THE WICKERS
The Wickers Charity act as a resource for young people living in East London by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:'advancing in life' and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity returned to a positive financial position with unrestricted reserves of £62,940, recovering from a deficit in the prior year. The trustees confirm that resources are sufficient to meet liabilities for at least one year, supported by secured corporate sponsorship and grants for the next financial year.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of free reserves has increased since the previous year, and is sufficient to cover the anticipated running costs for the next few months” — page 5
“During the year, the Charity received £4,500 (2024: £4,500) from Aitch Estates Limited towards Ticket Sales for It's a Knockout 2025.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- CHELSEA REYNOLDSchair
- Aitch Henry-Doswell
- Majorie Lee
- Tiah Weekes
- WENDEL HENRY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £453k | £345k |
| 31/08/2024 | £536k | £668k |
| 31/08/2023 | £673k | £683k |
| 31/08/2022 | £508k | £476k |
| 31/08/2021 | £313k | £274k |
Common questions
Is THE WICKERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity returned to a positive financial position with unrestricted reserves of £62,940, recovering from a deficit in the prior year. The trustees confirm that resources are sufficient to meet liabilities for at least one year, supported by secured corporate sponsorship and grants for the next financial year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 01/12/2025 | £25k | A grant to The Wickers Charity |
| A B Charitable Trust | 23/01/2025 | £25k | A grant to The Wickers Charity |
| A B Charitable Trust | 19/08/2024 | £4k | A grant to The Wickers Charity |
| Greater London Authority (GLA) | 01/04/2024 | £150k | My Ends Sustainability Fund |
| Greater London Authority | 01/04/2024 | £150k | My Ends Sustainability Fund |
| A B Charitable Trust | 25/01/2024 | £20k | A grant to The Wickers (Account Project) |
| The Mercers' Company | 23/02/2021 | £50k | Covid-19 London Community Response Renewal Grant - Wave 5 |
| UK government | 13/08/2020 | £100k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2019 | £10k | What's The Point Knife Crime Education |