The Wheels Project
Analysis
The Wheels Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hebburn. It was registered in December 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Wheels Project reported income of £193k and spending of £181k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £73k to £193k (+165%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Wheels Project sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Smart Kids Childcare (£193k), Tomorrow's Generation (£194k) and Bwlchgwyn Cabin Crew (£191k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide the AQA unit award scheme in three fields, basic car/motorcycle maintenance, construction and hair & beauty to disadvantaged children aged between 12 and 18yrs. The students, will gain recognized certificates/qualifications to take them further with their future.We also incorporate life skills and team building within these units, again to give the students a good start to their future.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Kids Childcare | Preston | £193k |
| Tomorrow's Generation | Cardiff | £194k |
| Bwlchgwyn Cabin Crew | Wrexham | £191k |
| Loddon Social Enterprise Ltd | Basingstoke | £194k |