WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
Raising awareness and funds for HIV support and prevention projects.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a deficit of £143,758 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £454,167. This figure is below the stated reserves policy target of approximately £185,000 (plus specific provisions), with free reserves calculated at approximately £153,077. The financial position reflects significant restructuring costs and reduced retail operations, though the trustees maintain the charity is a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The current reserves policy aims to hold at least three months’ operating expenditure, equivalent to approximately £185,000. In addition, the policy seeks to provide cover for redundancy costs of £43,000 as well as a provision for dilapidations of £73,090. After allowing for these commitments, free reserves are approximately £153,077.” — page 11
“In 2025 the Charity made grants totalling £10,129 in the year to The River House Trust (registered charity (England & Wales) no. 1059696) of which Chris Woolls is Executive Director.”
“The restructure and the reasons for it were proactively reported to the Charity Commission in relation to financial risk and sustainability, in line with regulatory expectations.” — page 10
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Iain Burnett — General Manager - Retail
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- Alan Peter Collinschair
- CHRISTOPHER JOHN WOOLLS
- Councillor Leonie Alison Cooper AM
- George Partick Lyster-Todd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a deficit of £143,758 for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £454,167. This figure is below the stated reserves policy target of approximately £185,000 (plus specific provisions), with free reserves calculated at approximately £153,077. The financial position reflects significant restructuring costs and reduced retail operations, though the trustees maintain the charity is a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Hartley Fowler LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NISBET TRUST | 1 | £180k |
| THE BLOOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £130k |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £74k |
| THE DODGSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE MERCHANT VENTURERS CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE OASIS PARTNERSHIP UK
- Oasis Project
- WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
- Notting Hill and Harlesden Methodist Circuit
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALCOT, BATH
- WANDSWORTH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE OASIS PARTNERSHIP UK | £1.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Oasis Project | £1.5m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| WANDSWORTH COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT NETWORK | £914k | Over £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Notting Hill and Harlesden Methodist Circuit | £200k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WALCOT, BATH | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | 3.0% | no doubt |