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Registered charity · No. 1204799CIO

The Wilderness Programme

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Wilderness Programme is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about The Wilderness Programme?

Reported income · year ending 2024-09-30
£11,154
Reported spending · year ending 2024-09-30
£4,206
Registered charity number
1204799
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Unit 1
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

What does the register show for The Wilderness Programme?

The Wilderness Programme (number 1204799) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Wilderness Programme do?

TWP is a residential, non-medical mental health recovery programme specifically designed for adult individuals over the age of 21 years to meet the needs of those coming to terms with, or in recovery of issues such as addictions, professional burn out, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health related problems. We operate primarily in The Lake District National Park.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-23.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Wilderness Programme

Answers The Wilderness Programme gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records The Wilderness Programme as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

The Wilderness Programme's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-23. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is The Wilderness Programme registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wilderness Programme yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Wilderness Programme a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Wilderness Programme as a registered charity (number 1204799) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Wilderness Programme's charity number?
The Wilderness Programme's charity number is 1204799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1204799?
Search 1204799 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Wilderness Programme do?
TWP is a residential, non-medical mental health recovery programme specifically designed for adult individuals over the age of 21 years to meet the needs of those coming to terms with, or in recovery of issues such as addictions, professional burn out, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health related problems. We operate primarily in The Lake District National Park.
Does The Wilderness Programme have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wilderness Programme. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Wilderness Programme?
The Wilderness Programme's website listed in our register data is http://www.thewildernessprogramme.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Wilderness Programme?
The register records The Wilderness Programme as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Wilderness Programme's trustees paid?
The Wilderness Programme's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Wilderness Programme registered as a charity?
The Wilderness Programme was entered on the register on 19 September 2023.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.