Way Widowed and Young
Analysis
Way Widowed and Young is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stowe Street. It was registered in December 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Way Widowed and Young reported income of £308k and spending of £302k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £254k to £308k (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 108% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Way Widowed and Young sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% 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 Worfield Caterpillars (2-5's) (£308k), Khalsa College London (£308k) and Space Science and Engineering Foundation (£308k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
i. To advance the education of the public to raise the awareness of the needs of people who are widowed and young. ii. To relieve persons in need, following bereavement by offering a peer-to-peer support network for anyone aged 50 or under, at time of bereavement, who is overcoming the loss of a partner, married or not, with or without children, inclusive of any sexual orientation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Worfield Caterpillars (2-5's) | Shropshire0 | £308k |
| Khalsa College London | Pinner | £308k |
| Space Science and Engineering Foundation | London | £308k |
| Stepping Stones Pre School (Reading) | Reading | £309k |