The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School
Analysis
The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ipswich. It was registered in February 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School reported income of £11k and spending of £11k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income fell from £19k to £11k (-44%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2025, when income rose by 423%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School sits at the 29th percentile: it is larger than about 29% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 33rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Throw a Starfish (£11k), Miraclefeet UK (£11k) and Bona Fide (£11k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Thomas Wolsey School caters for children with physical and/or sensory needs. Many pupils also have complex medical and learning needs. The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School fund-raise for large projects and to buy equipment to enhance the children's learning both in the classroom and outside. The Friends group also maintains the mini bus, funds the Christmas Party and the Leavers' Gifts every year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Throw a Starfish | Derbyshire | £11k |
| Miraclefeet UK | Winchester | £11k |
| Bona Fide | London | £11k |
| Moortown Emergency Relief Fund | Leeds | £11k |