The Ways and Means Trust Limited
Analysis
The Ways and Means Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxfordshire. It was registered in February 1968, 58 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00926759). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2026, The Ways and Means Trust Limited reported income of £308k and spending of £287k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income fell from £329k to £308k (-6.2%), an average of -1.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Ways and Means Trust Limited sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Northern Brethren's Fund (£308k), West Looe Town Trust (£308k) and The Tanlaw Foundation (£308k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity is for adults who have learning, physical or mental health disabilities with training, socialisation and work experience opportunities in a friendly, person-centred setting to assist them to lead rewarding lives, realise their potential and to build their confidence. To engage community and employers to educate on disability issues, which embrace and values inclusion and independence.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Brethren's Fund | Northumberland | £308k |
| West Looe Town Trust | Looe | £308k |
| The Tanlaw Foundation | Liverpool | £308k |
| Healthwatch Sutton | Surrey | £308k |