--- title: "The Wise Group — charity SC004089 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "The Wise Group (charity SC004089): income £12.9m (2026). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-wise-group retrieved: 2026-10-11T08:38:51.667Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC004089Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) WG # The Wise Group Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Wise Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC004089) Work at The Wise Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-wise-group&type=claim&name=The%20Wise%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Wise Group? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £12,905,720 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £13,918,081 Registered charity number SC004089 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Website [www.thewisegroup.co.uk](http://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/) Quick answer The Wise Group (number SC004089) is listed as registered in the OSCR 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 Wise Group do? The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise which works to tackle poverty and transform lives through Relational Mentoring. We support people facing multiple and connected challenges, including barriers relating to employment, financial wellbeing, energy affordability, health, housing and involvement with the justice system. We work alongside national and local government, businesses and third sector partners to deliver person-centred services that help people make sustained progress, while also contributing to wider public service reform and social impact. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Wise Group Answers The Wise Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Where does The Wise Group's money come from? The Wise Group reported £13m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £13m (98%), investments £203k (2%), trading and fundraising events £42k (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£13m · 98% - Investments£203k · 2% - Trading and fundraising events£42k · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 19 May 2000 Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is The Wise Group registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wise Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Wise Group. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Wise Group? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-wise-group&type=claim&name=The%20Wise%20Group) [Visit charity website](http://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Wise Group a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Wise Group as a registered charity (number SC004089) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). 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 Wise Group's charity number? The Wise Group's charity number is SC004089. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004089? Search SC004089 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Wise Group do? The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise which works to tackle poverty and transform lives through Relational Mentoring. We support people facing multiple and connected challenges, including barriers relating to employment, financial wellbeing, energy affordability, health, housing and involvement with the justice system. We work alongside national and local government, businesses and third sector partners to deliver person-centred services that help people make sustained progress, while also contributing to wider public service reform and social impact. Does The Wise Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wise Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Wise Group? The Wise Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.thewisegroup.co.uk. 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. Where does The Wise Group's money come from? The Wise Group reported £13m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £13m (98%), investments £203k (2%), trading and fundraising events £42k (0%). When was The Wise Group registered as a charity? The Wise Group was entered on the register on 19 May 2000. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC004089).