Wetherby in Support of the Elderly
Analysis
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wetherby. It was registered in September 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Wetherby in Support of the Elderly reported income of £326k and spending of £344k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £188k to £326k (+73%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Wetherby in Support of the Elderly sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Carey Childcare Centre (£326k), Promise Works Limited (£326k) and Sheffield Flourish (£326k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
WiSE's core services include befriending, information, and advice, grass cutting, a transport scheme, a memory cafe to support those living with dementia and their carers and regular social activities to reduce isolation and loneliness. The charity also runs the WiSE Owl cafe which is a highly popular community cafe based in Boston Spa.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Carey Childcare Centre | Preston | £326k |
| Promise Works Limited | Somerset | £326k |
| Sheffield Flourish | Sheffield | £326k |
| Studio Upstairs | Croydon | £326k |