What is the financial size of WISE CHILDREN LIMITED?

WISE CHILDREN LIMITED is classified as a large charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £3,382,406 and total expenditure of £3,154,577.

How does WISE CHILDREN LIMITED allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 98.8% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.2% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (97.8%).

What is the workforce structure of WISE CHILDREN LIMITED?

WISE CHILDREN LIMITED employs 12 staff members and is supported by 0 volunteers.

Does WISE CHILDREN LIMITED receive government funding?

To a small extent. Approximately 16.6% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does WISE CHILDREN LIMITED pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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WISE CHILDREN LIMITED

#1178358

Charitable company•Large•Registered

https://www.emmaricecompany.co.uk/

Wise children is a new theatre company conceived, created and led by multi award-winning director emma rice. Wise children create landmark work with exceptional artists, challenge outmoded theatre touring models, train the next generation of creative practitioners, and discover the creative spaces of the future.

Registered address

UNIT G1, TEMPLE 1852, (BRISTOL AND EXETER HOUSE), TEMPLE CAMPUS, LOWER APPROACH ROAD, BRISTOL

Latest HighlightsFY 2025

Income

All sources

£3,382,406

Expenditure

All activities

£3,154,577

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£499,584

Total Assets

Gross assets

£2,075,523

Working Capital

Liquidity

£16,027

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 8,683 similar large charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

1.9 months

Median: 3.8 monthsAround typical

Income Growth (1yr)

66.1%

Median: 7.4%Top quartile

Spending Efficiency

98.8%

Median: 97.8%Around typical

Income Concentration

71.3%

Median: 87.9%Around typical

Fundraising ROI

90.6x

Median: 19.2xTop quartile

Income Volatility

58.6%

Median: 20.6%Below typical

Self-Generated Income

80.7%

Median: 82.9%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

18.6%

Median: 7.8%Top quartile

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

98.8%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

90.6%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.7%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

21.9%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

1.9 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

19.3%

Government Reliance

% of income

16.6%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 7133

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

66.1%↑

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

18.6%

Volatility

High Volatility

58.6%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Depleting

Governance

Employees

Staff count

Volunteers

Volunteer count

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£281,867

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

16.7%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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