WIZO.UK
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves at year-end amounted to £6.375M, which exceeds the Trustees' stated policy target of approximately £3M. Per the Trustees' report, the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“In total our reserves requirement currently equates to approximately £3M.”
“The trustees may also donate to the charity. Donation income received from Trustees during the year amounted to £2,945 (2022: £1,902) of which £Nil (2022: £Nil) related to restricted fund donations.” — page 30
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Maureen Fisher — Chief Executive Officer
- Danielle Shane — Chair
- Michael Kyriakides — Finance Director
- Debbie Rose — Director of Fundraising
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/04/2024)
Trustees
- Danielle Shane
- Dr Kate Schnelling
- Francine Barsam
- Jeremy Wootliff
- Matthew Pearlman
- Nicholas Berman
- Stephen Jonathan Brower
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | — | — |
| 30/09/2024 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 30/09/2023 | £2.0m | £2.1m |
| 30/09/2022 | £1.4m | £1.5m |
| 30/09/2021 | £2.3m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is WIZO.UK financially healthy?
The accounts state that total reserves at year-end amounted to £6.375M, which exceeds the Trustees' stated policy target of approximately £3M. Per the Trustees' report, the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by HW Fisher LLP.
Who funds WIZO.UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WIZO.UK as a grant recipient include THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUST, CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GOLDHILL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £609k |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £16k |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £16k |
| THE GOLDHILL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
| THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2 | £330k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £481k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE STEINBERG FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE DYNA AND FALA WEINSTOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| THE JMCMRJ SORRELL FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| THE J ISAACS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £49k |
| BONAMY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £48k |