Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited
Also known as: Wiego Ltd
WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women.
Activities & Mission
WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women.
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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 Efficiency
Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £6,991,814 | £12,449,190 | £12,449,190 | £11,931,227 | £798,111 | 10 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,662,520 | £11,965,357 | £11,965,357 | £17,782,251 | £588,075 | 10 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,673,594 | £10,669,208 | £10,669,208 | £24,653,431 | £472,426 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £25,233,228 | £7,840,372 | £7,840,372 | £22,212,744 | £243,559 | 8 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,379,658 | £5,363,310 | £5,213,310 | £4,594,637 | £210,401 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited
What does Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited do?
WIEGO pursues its objects by helping to build networks of informal worker organizations; undertaking policy analysis, statistical research and data analysis on the informal economy; providing policy advice and convening policy dialogues on the informal economy; and documenting and disseminating good practice in support of the informal workforce especially women.
How much income did Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited report in 2025?
Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited reported total income of £6.99m and reported expenditure of £12.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited?
Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited has a program ratio of 178.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited registered as a charity?
Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 August 2011 as charity number 1143510. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited?
Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mirai Chatterjee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited operate?
Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited operates across 34 areas, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil and 31 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Women In Informal Employment: Globalizing And Organizing (wiego) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143510.
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- 14 May 2026
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