Work-Wise Foundation
Analysis
Work-Wise Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sheffield. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08511224). It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Work-Wise Foundation reported income of £241k and spending of £243k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £98k to £241k (+145%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 102%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Work-Wise Foundation sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-School (£241k), Young Music Makers London Limited (£241k) and Society for Economic Analysis Limited (£241k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Work-wise is an employer inspired and led initiative for science, technology, engineering, manufacturing and related sectors to support the development of young people so they have the knowledge, skills, aptitude and opportunities for employment within the Sheffield City Region
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-School | Redruth | £241k |
| Young Music Makers London Limited | London | £241k |
| Society for Economic Analysis Limited | London | £241k |
| Lilliput Learners Playgroup Pre-School | Berkshire | £242k |