The Wipers Foundation
Analysis
The Wipers Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Wipers Foundation reported income of £73k and spending of £68k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £5,000 to £73k (+1352%), an average of +95% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 89740%. Over the whole period it spent 81% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Wipers Foundation sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Chabad Lubavitch Leicester (£72k), Derby Shopmobility Ltd (£73k) and Gateway Wheelers (£72k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Wipers is a specialist youth charity working with young people aged 10-25 across the UK, principally those in and leaving the criminal justice system and care. Through 1:1 mentoring, accredited group work, employability support, inclusive sport and youth-led research we support wellbeing and potential. Founded and led by Black professionals with lived experience of the system.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch Leicester | Leicester | £72k |
| Derby Shopmobility Ltd | Derby | £73k |
| Gateway Wheelers | Houghton Le Spring | £72k |
| Pushtinikunj Foundation | Surrey | £73k |