The Wingate Special Childrens Trust
Analysis
The Wingate Special Childrens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nantwich. It was registered in December 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Wingate Special Childrens Trust reported income of £757k and spending of £593k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £336k to £757k (+125%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 88% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Wingate Special Childrens Trust sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited (£756k), People Matter Iw (£757k) and Hertsmere Citizens Advice Bureau (£755k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 69%, charitable activities 17% and trading 4.3%. Charitable activities took 90% of spending and raising funds 4.3%. Reserves of £76k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 26 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 69%
- Charitable activities 17%
- Trading 4.3%
- Investments 0.9%
- Other 8.4%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides inclusive facilities for residential and recreational activities which allow those with Special Educational Needs to participate in sport, recreation and residential short breaks allowing them to be active, improve their physical and mental health, build relationships, develop social and life skills whilst reducing the isolation and loneliness associated with disability.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Leeds Alternative Trading Enterprise Limited | Leeds | £756k |
| People Matter Iw | Isle of Wight | £757k |
| Hertsmere Citizens Advice Bureau | Herts. | £755k |
| The Log Cabin Charity | London | £758k |