THE WIPERS FOUNDATION
Wipers is a specialist youth charity working with young people aged 10-25 across the UK, principally those in and leaving the criminal justice system and care. Through 1:1 mentoring, accredited group work, employability support, inclusive sport and youth-led research we support wellbeing and potential. Founded and led by Black professionals with lived experience of the system.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,618 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £72,585 against expenditure of £67,967. However, the charity holds an unrestricted funds deficit of £8,172, which is below its stated reserves policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The trustees confirm that adequate resources exist to continue operations on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 21
“A loan of £29,000 was advanced to Wipers Youth Academy CIC, of which £7,000 was repaid during the year, leaving an outstanding balance of £22,000 as at 30 September 2025” — page 32
“The charity also made expenses, of £26,000 paid to Wipers Youth CIC and £6,500 paid to Wipers Youth Limited, in the year 2025.” — page 32
“A loan of £29,000 was advanced to Wipers Youth Academy CIC, of which £7,000 was repaid during the year, leaving an outstanding balance of £22,000 as at 30 September 2025” — page 32
“The charity also made expenses, of £26,000 paid to Wipers Youth CIC and £6,500 paid to Wipers Youth Limited, in the year 2025.” — page 32
Trustees
- ANA-MARIA BRADSHAW-MURRAYchair
- Chris Clark
- Ian Fitzgerald Stapleton
- Phoenix Placzek
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £73k | £68k |
| 30/09/2024 | £22k | £12k |
| 30/09/2023 | £25 | £9k |
| 30/09/2022 | £14k | £5k |
| 30/09/2021 | £5k | £16 |
Common questions
Is THE WIPERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £4,618 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with total income of £72,585 against expenditure of £67,967. However, the charity holds an unrestricted funds deficit of £8,172, which is below its stated reserves policy target of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The trustees confirm that adequate resources exist to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE WIPERS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE WIPERS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include THE GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN UK TRUST, CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN UK TRUST | FY2025 | £50k | |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Financial inclusion and capability |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | Community Chest |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 22/10/2024 | £12k | Invincibles Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2024 | £17k | We're Ahead of the Curve |
| A B Charitable Trust | 25/01/2024 | £20k | A grant to Wipers Youth CIC |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2022 | £9k | Venturous Minds Project |