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Wheelchair Fund

Also known as: The Wheelchair Fund Shop

The Wheelchair Fund provide electric wheelchairs scooters and other equipment for those that are turned down by other bodies. All the equipment we supply are on loan from the fund and get returned to the fund when no longer needed.We also have our own Second hand Charity shop, we sell all donated items to make funds to buy equipment.

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Activities & Mission

The Wheelchair Fund provide electric wheelchairs scooters and other equipment for those that are turned down by other bodies. All the equipment we supply are on loan from the fund and get returned to the fund when no longer needed.We also have our own Second hand Charity shop, we sell all donated items to make funds to buy equipment.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£70,657
Latest Expenditure
£76,984

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 109.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 109.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£70,657
£76,9840 / 14
2024
£68,225
£83,4960 / 14
2023
£56,831
£48,0190 / 14
2022
£42,776
£39,9700 / 12
2021
£29,494
£23,5930 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wheelchair Fund

What does Wheelchair Fund do?

The Wheelchair Fund provide electric wheelchairs scooters and other equipment for those that are turned down by other bodies. All the equipment we supply are on loan from the fund and get returned to the fund when no longer needed.We also have our own Second hand Charity shop, we sell all donated items to make funds to buy equipment.

How much income did Wheelchair Fund report in 2025?

Wheelchair Fund reported total income of £71k and reported expenditure of £77k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wheelchair Fund registered as a charity?

Wheelchair Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 November 1993 as charity number 1028736. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Wheelchair Fund?

Wheelchair Fund is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wheelchair Fund operate?

Wheelchair Fund operates in Wigan, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wheelchair Fund a registered charity?

Yes — Wheelchair Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1028736.

Details

Address
52 St. Pauls Avenue
WIGAN
Lancashire
WN3 5LL
Registration Date
22 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1028736
Charity Number
1028736

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Trustees

ANN PATE
BERYL POWNALL
EDNA FAIRHURST
SUSAN FINCH

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Wheelchair Fund Shop

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14 May 2026
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