Wholesome
Analysis
Wholesome is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 72 St Edmunds Fields. It was registered in April 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Wholesome reported income of £29k and spending of £25k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income fell from £39k to £29k (-25%), an average of -25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income dropped by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Wholesome sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Harold Moorhouse Charity (£29k), Eternal Light Ministries International (£29k) and The Kaloleni Project (£29k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We hold cooking workshops for those who want to learn about energy efficient appliances and how to cook meals from a store cupboard, fridge and freezer.We hold family days during school holidays, organising activities and providing a two course meal.We do food support to those families struggling with the cost of livingWe run a Winter Warmth programmeWe operate in Uttlesford, Essex.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Moorhouse Charity | Great Yarmouth | £29k |
| Eternal Light Ministries International | Mitcham | £29k |
| The Kaloleni Project | Bradford | £29k |
| The Mothers' Union - St Davids Diocese | Kidwelly | £29k |