Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated)
Also known as: Wimbledon Guild, Wimbledon Guild (of Social Welfare)
The Wimbledon Guild is a dynamic charity with a longstanding heritage that helps local people to lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing & encouraging mental well-being. It provides support from the heart of the community by reaching out to people in the Merton borough with a range of services e.g. grants, counselling, outreach & activities for older people.
Activities & Mission
The Wimbledon Guild is a dynamic charity with a longstanding heritage that helps local people to lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing & encouraging mental well-being. It provides support from the heart of the community by reaching out to people in the Merton borough with a range of services e.g. grants, counselling, outreach & activities for older people.
Grants
Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £3,332,509
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,438,817 | £3,332,509 | £2,929,834 | £31,508,820 | £505,987 | 43 / 140 |
| 2024 | £2,331,912 | £3,033,255 | £2,654,717 | £32,425,997 | £503,898 | 41 / 200 |
| 2023 | £2,260,816 | £2,857,088 | £2,479,910 | £32,248,275 | £510,961 | 38 / 200 |
| 2022 | £1,795,929 | £2,663,384 | £2,180,501 | £33,697,561 | £638,883 | 38 / 156 |
| 2021 | £1,595,599 | £2,419,542 | £2,034,055 | £33,168,875 | £549,318 | 37 / 250 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated)
What does Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) do?
The Wimbledon Guild is a dynamic charity with a longstanding heritage that helps local people to lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing & encouraging mental well-being. It provides support from the heart of the community by reaching out to people in the Merton borough with a range of services e.g. grants, counselling, outreach & activities for older people.
How much income did Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) report in 2025?
Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) reported total income of £2.44m and reported expenditure of £3.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated)?
Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) has a program ratio of 120.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) registered as a charity?
Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 1961 as charity number 200424. It has been registered for 65 years.
Who runs Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated)?
Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is SUSAN ELIZABETH COOKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) operate?
Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) operates in Merton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) a registered charity?
Yes — Wimbledon Guild Of Social Welfare (incorporated) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 200424.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Wimbledon Guild
- Wimbledon Guild (of Social Welfare)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated