Wise
Also known as: Al-Islam Muslim Circle, WISE Welfare, Wycombe Islamic Society
The Wycombe Islamic Society, WISE, is a registered charity which was established in 1991 to provide beneficial Islamic knowledge and services to the local community, and for relief of poverty globally. It is based in High Wycombe.See annual report for further details
Activities & Mission
The Wycombe Islamic Society, WISE, is a registered charity which was established in 1991 to provide beneficial Islamic knowledge and services to the local community, and for relief of poverty globally. It is based in High Wycombe.See annual report for further details
Grants
Wise makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £6,750
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and recreation
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
Higher than 73% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 321). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Religion 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £760,340 | £762,207 | £762,207 | £3,002,673 | £124,000 | 2 / 60 |
| 2024 | £853,016 | £725,907 | £725,196 | £3,004,541 | £50,000 | 2 / 60 |
| 2023 | £750,542 | £624,000 | £624,000 | £2,877,432 | £299,304 | 2 / 50 |
| 2022 | £722,497 | £644,450 | £644,450 | £2,750,890 | £260,850 | 2 / 35 |
| 2021 | £538,465 | £389,252 | £386,252 | £2,672,843 | £226,743 | 2 / 50 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Wise
What does Wise do?
The Wycombe Islamic Society, WISE, is a registered charity which was established in 1991 to provide beneficial Islamic knowledge and services to the local community, and for relief of poverty globally. It is based in High Wycombe.See annual report for further details
How much income did Wise report in 2025?
Wise reported total income of £760k and reported expenditure of £762k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wise?
Wise has a program ratio of 100.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 73% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 321 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wise registered as a charity?
Wise was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 1991 as charity number 1001136. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Wise?
Wise is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is REFI SHAFI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wise operate?
Wise operates across 16 areas, including Bangladesh, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Burma and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Wise a registered charity?
Yes — Wise is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001136.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Al-Islam Muslim Circle
- WISE Welfare
- Wycombe Islamic Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated