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WHAG

Registered charity 1081032 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WOMEN'S HOUSING ACTION GROUP

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Latest income
£3.7m
Latest spending
£3.5m
Registered
2000
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,257 for the year, which was absorbed from unrestricted reserves. The trustees acknowledge that free reserves are negative £1,141,110 when designated funds are excluded, a situation attributed to social investment properties secured by a loan. Despite this, the trustees confirm the financial position is satisfactory and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £60,001 - £70,000 — below the median for charities its size (£70k)
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2024 1 £60,001 - £70,000” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2024 1” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“When designated funds of £303,652 are excluded, the free reserves of the charity are negative £1,141,110.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received remuneration in the year for services other than as a trustee. The remuneration including pension amounted to £65,185 (2023 - £56,871).
“One trustee received remuneration in the year for services other than as a trustee. The remuneration including pension amounted to £65,185 (2023 - £56,871).” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The partner of the CEO was paid £1,950 for maintenance work.
“The partner of the CEO was paid £1,950 for maintenance work.” — page 28
“The son of the CEO was paid £21,197 for office administration remuneration” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The son of the CEO was paid £21,197 for office administration remuneration
“The partner of the CEO was paid £1,950 for maintenance work.” — page 28
“The son of the CEO was paid £21,197 for office administration remuneration” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The brother in law of the CEO was paid £6,506 as a property consultant.
“The partner of the CEO was paid £1,950 for maintenance work.” — page 28
“The son of the CEO was paid £21,197 for office administration remuneration” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Wyatt Morris Golland Ltd. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — WHAG - Against domestic abuse, homelessness & relationship breakdowns (matched by registered charity number).

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£3.7m
Total spending
£3.5m
Reserves (reported)
£1.1m
Employees
72

Reported reserves equal ~3.9 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Cheshire West & Chester · Rochdale · Wigan

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£3.7m£3.5m
31/03/2024£2.4m£2.4m
31/03/2023£2.3m£2.3m
31/03/2022£2.1m£1.9m
31/03/2021£1.3m£1.2m

Common questions

Is WHAG financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,257 for the year, which was absorbed from unrestricted reserves. The trustees acknowledge that free reserves are negative £1,141,110 when designated funds are excluded, a situation attributed to social investment properties secured by a loan. Despite this, the trustees confirm the financial position is satisfactory and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Wyatt Morris Golland Ltd.

What does the highest-paid employee of WHAG earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.