Willing And Abel
The underpinning philosophy of Willing and Abel is 'See the one; love the one'. Although we cannot possibly cope with every needy child in the world, we can show love and practical help to the one that has been made known to us.We do this by helping to find, and usually fund, transport, pre-op care, operations, aftercare and education for each child/family, as the Trustees consider appropriate.
Activities & Mission
The underpinning philosophy of Willing and Abel is 'See the one; love the one'. Although we cannot possibly cope with every needy child in the world, we can show love and practical help to the one that has been made known to us.We do this by helping to find, and usually fund, transport, pre-op care, operations, aftercare and education for each child/family, as the Trustees consider appropriate.
Grants
Willing And Abel is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2023)
- £18,433
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief
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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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
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £13,951 | £25,924 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £12,841 | £38,394 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £30,088 | £17,610 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Willing And Abel
What does Willing And Abel do?
The underpinning philosophy of Willing and Abel is 'See the one; love the one'. Although we cannot possibly cope with every needy child in the world, we can show love and practical help to the one that has been made known to us.We do this by helping to find, and usually fund, transport, pre-op care, operations, aftercare and education for each child/family, as the Trustees consider appropriate.
How much income did Willing And Abel report in 2023?
Willing And Abel reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Willing And Abel registered as a charity?
Willing And Abel was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 July 2009 as charity number 1130492. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Willing And Abel?
Willing And Abel 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 Willing And Abel operate?
Willing And Abel operates across 17 areas, including Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and 14 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Willing And Abel a registered charity?
Yes — Willing And Abel is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130492.
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Data & trust
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- 2 November 2026
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