WESWIM CIO
WeSwim supports adults with disabilities into swimming. By creating local swimming clubs, led by volunteers, in pools across London, WeSwim offers support, empowering adults with disabilities to become more active, meet new people, and to build confidence.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £91,768 against a policy target of three to six months' operating costs. With total income of £171,370 and a net surplus of £50,908, the charity demonstrates strong financial stability and liquidity, holding £102,754 in cash assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain reserves equivalent to at least three months’ operating costs (within a target range of three to six months).”
Trustees
- Jane Harbagechair
- Aliyah Zaidi
- Daiga Taurite
- Dan Grey
- Sarah Burbidge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £171k | £120k |
Common questions
Is WESWIM CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £91,768 against a policy target of three to six months' operating costs. With total income of £171,370 and a net surplus of £50,908, the charity demonstrates strong financial stability and liquidity, holding £102,754 in cash assets. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WESWIM CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WESWIM CIO as a grant recipient include THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED, CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION, BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £33k | Physical activity programme |
| THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £21k | Physical activity programme |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Financial inclusion and capability |
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | Social events to enable this charity's disabled swimmers to get together outside of the community sessions. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2026 | £20k | Islington Swims! |
| Sport England | 27/08/2025 | £10k | CF - Swim for All: Community, Activity, Freedom |