The Wishing Well (Gateway) Club
Analysis
The Wishing Well (Gateway) Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in County Durham. It was registered in August 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and recreation, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Wishing Well (Gateway) Club reported income of £18k and spending of £15k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £1,667 to £18k (+1004%), an average of +82% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 231%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Wishing Well (Gateway) Club sits at the 38th percentile: it is larger than about 38% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Unlimited Oxfordshire (£18k), Keren Yeshies Moshe (£18k) and MCT Durham PCF (£18k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The objectives of the charity are to promote and provide leisure and social opportunities for people with learning difficulties. This is achieved by providing weekly sessions of structured activities. The activities include sports, arts and crafts, and social events. The events include the annual Summer ball, Christmas party and themed nights. The club has a team of 18 volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Oxfordshire | Oxford | £18k |
| Keren Yeshies Moshe | Salford | £18k |
| MCT Durham PCF | Durham | £18k |
| Great Sutton Village Hall Association | Cheshire | £18k |