Worcester Wheels

Also known as: Worcester Volunteer Centre

Voluntary work in social services, particularly community transport, and similar charitable activities.

Activities & Mission

Voluntary work in social services, particularly community transport, and similar charitable activities.

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

Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£930,523

Latest Expenditure

£921,015

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 33.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 13% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 44% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,059,210

Charitable Activities £704,247

Other Trading £1,753

Investments £4,768

Other Income £13,834

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £918,960

Raising Funds £2,055

Governance £22,127

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£930,523	£921,015	£918,960	£438,203	£160,861	28 / 75
2024	£717,998	£667,260	£664,990	£428,695	£159,340	24 / 70
2023	£465,532	£457,836				0 / 58
2022	£396,799	£361,236				0 / 56
2021	£324,757	£283,365				0 / 43

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Worcester Wheels

What does Worcester Wheels do?

Voluntary work in social services, particularly community transport, and similar charitable activities.

How much income did Worcester Wheels report in 2025?

Worcester Wheels reported total income of £931k and reported expenditure of £921k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Worcester Wheels?

Worcester Wheels has a program ratio of 33.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Worcester Wheels registered as a charity?

Worcester Wheels was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 1997 as charity number 1060980. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Worcester Wheels?

Worcester Wheels is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Worcester Wheels operate?

Worcester Wheels operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Worcester Wheels a registered charity?

Yes — Worcester Wheels is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1060980.