WIZO.UK
To give assistance & relief to impoverished women and children in Israel.To help support and strengthen the family in Israel, to enable our charitable work to include citizens of all religious beliefs, race & creed and to further Jewish education in Israel, the UK and the Republic of Ireland.To sponsor all existing projects in Israel including day care centres, family centres & other projects.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total reserves at year-end amounted to £7.176M, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £3M. The charity reported a net income of £800,680 for the year, supported by significant investment gains, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Between £80,001 and £90,000 1” — page 31
“Between £80,001 and £90,000 1” — page 31
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?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total reserves at year-end amounted to £7.176M, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £3M. The charity reported a net income of £800,680 for the year, supported by significant investment gains, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HW Fisher Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of WIZO.UK earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds WIZO.UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WIZO.UK as a grant recipient include THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION, CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST, SOLEV CO LIMITED, THE GOLDHILL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £609k | |
| THE AIMWELL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £60k | |
| THE EXILARCH'S FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £42k | Community development |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £16k | |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £16k | |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £16k | |
| SOLEV CO LIMITED | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE GOLDHILL FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE LYNNE AND NIGEL ROSS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | |
| THE SUSAN AND STEPHEN JAMES CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2021 | — |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WIGODER FAMILY FOUNDATION | 2 | £340k |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | 2 | £12k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £481k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| JNF CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £195k |
| THE BENSON AND LIONEL BLACK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £141k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £140k |
| RACHEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £106k |
Charities like this
- ANGLO-ISRAEL ASSOCIATION
- BAYIS LEPLEITOS
- BRITISH EMUNAH FUND
- UK FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE WELLBEING OF ISRAEL'S SOLDIERS
- BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST
- NER YISROEL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIZO.UK | £2.1m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANGLO-ISRAEL ASSOCIATION | £110k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BAYIS LEPLEITOS | £639k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH EMUNAH FUND | £1.0m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| UK FRIENDS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE WELLBEING OF ISRAEL'S SOLDIERS | £375k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | £755k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |