DENNIS WISE IN THE COMMUNITY
The charity hosts fundraising events to generate income, which is then used to fund acquisitions of mini buses, wheelchairs and provide financial support to deserving organisations and individuals.
Objects
TO UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT THE NEEDY, DISADVANTAGED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH VARIOUS MEANS INCLUDING:(A) PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES(B) PROVISION OF TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS(C) SUPPORT FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS IN VARIOUS FORMS AND WILL CONSIDER OTHER MEANS OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR MERITS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £38,306 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £136,083 to £97,777. The trustees reviewed the financial position and confirmed there are sufficient funds in hand to allow the charity's work to continue. No specific reserves policy target is stated, only a management policy to maintain adequate reserves for unexpected expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 142,385”
“The trustees have adopted a management policy to have sufficient funds available to meet the needs of users, and to maintain adequate reserves to meet any unexpected but necessary expenditure.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Funders the charity credits
- The Queensmill Trust
- Trust Thamesmead
Trustees
- DENNIS WISE
- Desmond Wicks
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2026 | £282k | £195k |
| 30/06/2025 | £142k | £180k |
| 30/06/2024 | £123k | £210k |
| 30/06/2023 | £157k | £107k |
| 30/06/2022 | £156k | £83k |
Common questions
Is DENNIS WISE IN THE COMMUNITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £38,306 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £136,083 to £97,777. The trustees reviewed the financial position and confirmed there are sufficient funds in hand to allow the charity's work to continue. No specific reserves policy target is stated, only a management policy to maintain adequate reserves for unexpected expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| TALLOW CHANDLERS BENEVOLENT FUND NO 2 | 1 | £5k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £4k |
| J N DERBYSHIRE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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- CHONYI WISDOM CHARITY
- WINDSOR ROAD FOUNDATION
- The Alliss Foundation
- DOWNRIGHT EXCELLENT
- OUR CENTRE
- DNC C.I.O.
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS WISE IN THE COMMUNITY | £282k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHONYI WISDOM CHARITY | £279k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WINDSOR ROAD FOUNDATION | £101k | Under £60,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Alliss Foundation | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOWNRIGHT EXCELLENT | £224k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| OUR CENTRE | £336k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |