Ward's Foundation for Religious Instruction
Analysis
Ward's Foundation for Religious Instruction is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cowes. It was registered in April 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Ward's Foundation for Religious Instruction reported income of £18k and spending of £10k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to April 2026, income grew from £3,016 to £18k (+487%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2026, when income rose by 268%. Over the whole period it spent 65% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Ward's Foundation for Religious Instruction sits at the 31st percentile: it is larger than about 31% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Love House Fellowship (£18k), Foleshill Islamic Education Centre Trust (£18k) and Praizin' Hands Puppet Group (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote religious instruction in accordance with the Doctrines of the Church Of England for the benefit of children in the area of Northwood and Cowes (The Ancient Parish of Northwood) on the Isle of Wight.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Love House Fellowship | Bourne | £18k |
| Foleshill Islamic Education Centre Trust | Coventry | £18k |
| Praizin' Hands Puppet Group | Southampton | £18k |
| Friends of the Minster St Mary's Church, Cheltenham | Gloucestershire | £18k |