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Wide Horizons

To advance the Christian Faith and as an expression of Christian witness undertake:1. the advancement of education and training2. the provision and/or support of facilities in the interest of social welfare and/or recreation to strengthen and enhance the quality of family life and/or benefit the spiriyual, social and/or recreational welfare of the commumity

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Activities & Mission

To advance the Christian Faith and as an expression of Christian witness undertake:1. the advancement of education and training2. the provision and/or support of facilities in the interest of social welfare and/or recreation to strengthen and enhance the quality of family life and/or benefit the spiriyual, social and/or recreational welfare of the commumity

Grants

Wide Horizons is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£10,396
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
education and training and religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£51,656
Latest Expenditure
£10,396

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 20.1%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£51,656
£10,3960 / 3
2024
£27,877
£26,4660 / 3
2021
£12,435
£7,3870 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Wide Horizons

What does Wide Horizons do?

To advance the Christian Faith and as an expression of Christian witness undertake:1. the advancement of education and training2. the provision and/or support of facilities in the interest of social welfare and/or recreation to strengthen and enhance the quality of family life and/or benefit the spiriyual, social and/or recreational welfare of the commumity

How much income did Wide Horizons report in 2025?

Wide Horizons reported total income of £52k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wide Horizons registered as a charity?

Wide Horizons was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 2005 as charity number 1108458. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Wide Horizons?

Wide Horizons is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN PURDIE GILMOUR. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wide Horizons operate?

Wide Horizons operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Wide Horizons a registered charity?

Yes — Wide Horizons is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108458.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 March 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4014415
Charity Number
1108458

Trustees

JOHN PURDIE GILMOUR Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev DAVID SHEARER
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

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9 November 2026
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