Where Next Association
Also known as: Shades of Green, Where Next
Provides work placements and training for people with learning difficulties.
Activities & Mission
Provides work placements and training for people with learning difficulties.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 37% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £756,890 | £805,137 | £499,585 | £575,585 | £567,805 | 24 / 3 |
| 2023 | £758,666 | £770,191 | £767,830 | £605,857 | £21,017 | 22 / 14 |
| 2022 | £685,781 | £664,555 | £464,087 | £617,382 | £76,315 | 23 / 8 |
| 2021 | £771,909 | £730,087 | £701,607 | £622,023 | £556,392 | 27 / 12 |
| 2020 | £992,355 | £719,886 | £699,914 | £550,101 | £154,116 | 24 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Where Next Association
What does Where Next Association do?
Provides work placements and training for people with learning difficulties.
How much income did Where Next Association report in 2024?
Where Next Association reported total income of £757k and reported expenditure of £805k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Where Next Association?
Where Next Association has a program ratio of 66.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Where Next Association registered as a charity?
Where Next Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 1986 as charity number 517248. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Where Next Association?
Where Next Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is TIM TWYNAM. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Where Next Association operate?
Where Next Association operates across 3 areas: Birmingham City, Warwickshire and Worcestershire.
Is Where Next Association a registered charity?
Yes — Where Next Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517248.
Details
WELLESBOURNE CLOSE
EASEMORE ROAD
REDDITCH
B98 8ER
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Shades of Green
- Where Next
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated