WEALDEN WORKS
To bridge the gap between Education and work for 16-24 year olds who are NEET (not in Education, Employment or Training) in the Wealden area. a) By developing employability, social and life skills. b) By developing motivation and self-confidence. c) Benefiting the economy and communities within the Wealden area.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £42,636 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £126,759 to £84,123. The trustees' report indicates that the charity heavily relies on voluntary income, which may not always be sufficient to cover essential costs. Per the designated funds policy, the trustees aim to maintain reserves at approximately six months of essential costs to protect against income fluctuations.
What the accounts disclose
“Trustees have affirmed the designated funds are to cover essential costs of the charity's future budgeted charitable and support costs and should be maintained at approximately 6 months.” — page 18
Funders the charity credits
- People's Postcode Lottery
- National Lottery
Trustees
- Linda Bonnerchair
- Brian Bishop
- Christopher Morris
- Peter Bailey
- Robert Bowdler
- Sally Frost
- Susan Stedman
- Timothy Hough
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £74k | £116k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £96k |
| 31/03/2023 | £128k | £99k |
| 31/03/2022 | £58k | £70k |
Common questions
Is WEALDEN WORKS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £42,636 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £126,759 to £84,123. The trustees' report indicates that the charity heavily relies on voluntary income, which may not always be sufficient to cover essential costs. Per the designated funds policy, the trustees aim to maintain reserves at approximately six months of essential costs to protect against income fluctuations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WEALDEN WORKS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEALDEN WORKS as a grant recipient include THE BLAGRAVE TRUST, THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2025 | £12k | Increasing civil society's accountability to young people |
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £10k | |
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE TUNSTALL JUBILEE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 10/11/2025 | £20k | Millionaire Street 2025 11w3 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/07/2025 | £328k | Elev8 Careers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £10k | Wealden Works |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £10k | Wealden Works |