Word 4 Weapons
Analysis
Word 4 Weapons is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Word 4 Weapons reported income of £31k and spending of £55k, spending 180% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £53k to £31k (-42%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 123% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Word 4 Weapons sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Unity London (£31k), Newjoy International Gospel Church (£31k) and The Pallant Charitable Trust (£31k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Raise the awareness of the public in relation to the negative effects of carrying or using a Weapons through workshops and training. The provision and installation of knife bins for placement in public places away from CCTV to encourage the anonymous deposit of weapons by individuals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Unity London | London | £31k |
| Newjoy International Gospel Church | Bradford | £31k |
| The Pallant Charitable Trust | Chichester | £31k |
| The Association for Creation Spirituality | London | £31k |