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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.

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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.

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
£2,438,817
Latest Expenditure
£3,332,509

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 120.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% 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

Donations & Legacies £106,224
Charitable Activities £1,554,582
Other Trading £112,082
Investments £665,929
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,929,834
Raising Funds £402,675
Governance £64,175
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£2,438,817
£3,332,509£2,929,834£31,508,820£505,98743 / 140
2024
£2,331,912
£3,033,255£2,654,717£32,425,997£503,89841 / 200
2023
£2,260,816
£2,857,088£2,479,910£32,248,275£510,96138 / 200
2022
£1,795,929
£2,663,384£2,180,501£33,697,561£638,88338 / 156
2021
£1,595,599
£2,419,542£2,034,055£33,168,875£549,31837 / 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 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 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.

Details

Address
Wimbledon Guild of Social Welfare
Guild House
30-32 Worple Road
LONDON
SW19 4EF
Registration Date
9 August 1961
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
200424
Charity Number
200424

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Trustees

SUSAN ELIZABETH COOKE Chair
Alexander Pfeifer
AMIR SIDDIQUI
Dr Jo-anne Carlyle
ENIOLA OLADIPO
Also governs 1 other charity
Fiona Eliza Stancombe
Frances Haque
Also governs 1 other charity
Howard Richards
RICHARD ANDREW STEELE
Timothy Raines Dorrington Ward

Also Known As

  • Wimbledon Guild
  • Wimbledon Guild (of Social Welfare)

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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