The Wolds Wonders
Analysis
The Wolds Wonders is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in York. It was registered in March 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under disability. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Wolds Wonders reported income of £14k and spending of £10k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £330 to £14k (+4002%), an average of +153% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 1553%. Over the whole period it spent 111% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Wolds Wonders sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 37th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Alive Foodbank (£14k), The Swahili Community of West Midlands (£14k) and Growbaby International (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Wolds Wonders is a music and drama group for adults with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and mental health difficulties. The group meets weekly at Pocklington Arts Centre for theatre related workshops run by professionals. The work is geared to each individual's level of ability and aimed at producing engaging and entertaining theatre which is performed on the Arts Centre stage.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Alive Foodbank | Thornton Heath | £14k |
| The Swahili Community of West Midlands | Birmingham | £14k |
| Growbaby International | London | £14k |
| St James' Church Lockleaze | Bs1 4qa | £14k |