BRUCE WAKE CHARITY
To apply the charity's funds on or towards the relief and assistance of disabled persons in the United Kingdom including the provision of leisure activities.The Charity ceased accepting applications for Grants on 5/4/25 and subsequently made grants such that all funds have now been expended and the bank account has been closed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is closing down its operations and has drawn up its financial statements on a break-up basis. The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,327,264 for the period, resulting in unrestricted funds being reduced to zero. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds were available to meet obligations during the wind-down process.
What the accounts disclose
“The income for the period is all represented by investment income and amounted to £178,555” — page 3
“It is not the policy of the charity to hold reserves committed or designated for specific purposes. The trustees look to retain sufficient cash reserves as they consider necessary to respond to requests for grants.” — page 3
“The Charity is no longer operating as a Going Concern and these Financial Statements have been drawn up on a realisable or break up basis to reflect that it is closing down its operations.” — page 3
“Mr PK Hems provides administrative and accounting services to the charity and received fees of £34,625 (2024 -£15,500). At 31 Oct 2025 there was an amount of £4,375 (2024 £1,500) due to Mr PK Hems.” — page 18
“Mr R G Rowley is a consultant with Freeths LLP, a firm of solicitors, which provides administrative and legal services to the Charity. Freeths charged fees for their services amounting to £33,726 (2024-£18,053).” — page 18
“Mr PK Hems provides administrative and accounting services to the charity and received fees of £34,625 (2024 -£15,500). At 31 Oct 2025 there was an amount of £4,375 (2024 £1,500) due to Mr PK Hems.” — page 18
“Mr R G Rowley is a consultant with Freeths LLP, a firm of solicitors, which provides administrative and legal services to the Charity. Freeths charged fees for their services amounting to £33,726 (2024-£18,053).” — page 18
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → not a going concern (FY2025).
Trustees
- John Graham Gilboy
- PENNY WAKE
- PETER KENNETH HEMS
- ROBERT ROWLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2025 | £179k | £6.5m |
| 05/04/2024 | £110k | £1.1m |
| 05/04/2023 | £119k | £959k |
| 05/04/2022 | £125k | £909k |
| 05/04/2021 | £130k | £753k |
Common questions
Is BRUCE WAKE CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is closing down its operations and has drawn up its financial statements on a break-up basis. The charity reported a net expenditure of £6,327,264 for the period, resulting in unrestricted funds being reduced to zero. The trustees confirm that sufficient funds were available to meet obligations during the wind-down process. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE DAVID BROWNLOW CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200 |
Charities like this
- BREAKTHROUGH U.K. LTD
- THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- GREAT BRITAIN WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LIMITED
- WAFA RELIEF
- BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE (WOKINGHAM)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE WAKE CHARITY | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| BREAKTHROUGH U.K. LTD | £350k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GREAT BRITAIN WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LIMITED | £2.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WAFA RELIEF | £560k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |