The Wessex Kidney Patients Association
Analysis
The Wessex Kidney Patients Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in April 1980, 46 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Wessex Kidney Patients Association reported income of £22k and spending of £25k, spending 112% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £14k to £22k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 136% 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 Wessex Kidney Patients Association sits at the 39th percentile: it is larger than about 39% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Apostolic Church of Fellowship (£22k), Christ the King College Old Boys Association (UK Branch) (£22k) and Global Health Film Initiative (£22k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The associations objective is the relief of persons suffering from renal failure. By inviting donations, gifts of property and undertaking fundraising. To supplement local hospital services, for the health, welfare and comfort of such persons. To aid patients in need of financial assistance, to give information and advice and to promote education in all areas of renal failure.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Church of Fellowship | Nottinghamshire | £22k |
| Christ the King College Old Boys Association (UK Branch) | Middlesex | £22k |
| Global Health Film Initiative | West Sussex | £22k |
| Blessing Family Association | Thornton Heath | £22k |