Wooden Spoon Society
Also known as: Spoon, Wooden Spoon, Wss
Our vision is to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and young people through our commitment to quality charitable work.Our projects are aimed at meeting the needs of children and young people in the British Isles aged up to 25 who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially.We fund capital projects and deliver operational social programmes.
Activities & Mission
Our vision is to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and young people through our commitment to quality charitable work.Our projects are aimed at meeting the needs of children and young people in the British Isles aged up to 25 who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially.We fund capital projects and deliver operational social programmes.
Grants
Wooden Spoon Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £2,013,476
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
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 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 959). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% 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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £3,794,202 | £4,369,236 | £2,098,347 | £2,460,502 | £2,168,561 | 16 / 300 |
| 2025 | £3,623,133 | £3,162,421 | £1,506,730 | £3,056,882 | £2,779,233 | 14 / 300 |
| 2024 | £3,366,877 | £2,997,868 | £1,314,360 | £2,620,294 | £2,573,513 | 13 / 300 |
| 2023 | £2,920,786 | £2,705,110 | £1,165,080 | £2,231,939 | £2,185,067 | 11 / 300 |
| 2022 | £2,422,555 | £1,530,864 | £530,106 | £2,016,263 | £1,975,801 | 9 / 300 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wooden Spoon Society
What does Wooden Spoon Society do?
Our vision is to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and young people through our commitment to quality charitable work.Our projects are aimed at meeting the needs of children and young people in the British Isles aged up to 25 who are disadvantaged physically, mentally or socially.We fund capital projects and deliver operational social programmes.
How much income did Wooden Spoon Society report in 2026?
Wooden Spoon Society reported total income of £3.79m and reported expenditure of £4.37m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wooden Spoon Society?
Wooden Spoon Society has a program ratio of 55.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 959 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wooden Spoon Society registered as a charity?
Wooden Spoon Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 October 1984 as charity number 326691. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Wooden Spoon Society?
Wooden Spoon Society is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Quentin Paul Graham Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wooden Spoon Society operate?
Wooden Spoon Society operates across 7 areas, including Guernsey, Ireland, Isle Of Man and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Wooden Spoon Society a registered charity?
Yes — Wooden Spoon Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 326691.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Spoon
- Wooden Spoon
- Wss
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated