The Wayz
Analysis
The Wayz is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bracknell. It was registered in December 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Wayz reported income of £169k and spending of £176k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £159k to £169k (+6.5%), an average of +1.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 24%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Wayz sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Educational and Cultural Centre, Swindon CIO (£169k), Merseyside Tamil School (£169k) and Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust (£169k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Wayz is a safe place for young people to attend; catering for a wide variety of young people 8-25yr olds. Creating the opportunity to try new things they are part of a journey which is designed to develop each young person in regards to their own needs and aspirations. supports young people gain the confidence and understanding when dealing with current issues and challenges in their lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Educational and Cultural Centre, Swindon CIO | Swindon | £169k |
| Merseyside Tamil School | Liverpool | £169k |
| Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust | London | £169k |
| The Lowestoft Players Limited | Lowestoft | £169k |