--- title: "Working in Support of the Handicapped — charity 1029806 | CharityCompare" description: "Working in Support of the Handicapped (charity 1029806): income £21,582 (2017). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/working-in-support-of-the-handicapped retrieved: 2026-10-07T22:23:15.011Z 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. 1029806 WI # Working in Support of the Handicapped Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Working in Support of the Handicapped is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1029806&subId=0) Work at Working in Support of the Handicapped? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=working-in-support-of-the-handicapped&type=claim&name=Working%20in%20Support%20of%20the%20Handicapped) to add your own description, logo and links. ## Check the current position The register reporting status is “Submission Double Default”. Extract 2026-10-04. These labels do not establish whether particular services are available. Check the [live register](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1029806&subId=0) before acting. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Working in Support of the Handicapped? Reported income · year ending 2017-12-31 £21,582 Reported spending · year ending 2017-12-31 £21,537 Registered charity number 1029806 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Timsbury Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer Working in Support of the Handicapped (number 1029806) 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 Working in Support of the Handicapped do? WISH arranges group holidays and day trips throughout the year for disabled adults in the Banes area. One to one volunteer carers are provided at no cost to the disabled person. Travelling in UK is by lift-coach so that wheelchair users can be taken up into the coach and can transfer to a seat or remain in their chair in a clamped position. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Working in Support of the Handicapped Answers Working in Support of the Handicapped gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2017, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Does Working in Support of the Handicapped receive government funding? The annual return does not answer this question for Working in Support of the Handicapped. Check the accounts for grants and contracts from public bodies. In its annual return for the year ending 31 December 2017, Working in Support of the Handicapped says it raises funds from the public. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Working in Support of the Handicapped as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 8 December 1993 Also known as W I S H Where it says it operates Bath and North East Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 Working in Support of the Handicapped registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Working in Support of the Handicapped yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Working in Support of the Handicapped. 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 Working in Support of the Handicapped? - 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=working-in-support-of-the-handicapped&type=claim&name=Working%20in%20Support%20of%20the%20Handicapped) ## Frequently asked questions Is Working in Support of the Handicapped a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Working in Support of the Handicapped as a registered charity (number 1029806) 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 Working in Support of the Handicapped's charity number? Working in Support of the Handicapped's charity number is 1029806. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1029806? Search 1029806 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 Working in Support of the Handicapped do? WISH arranges group holidays and day trips throughout the year for disabled adults in the Banes area. One to one volunteer carers are provided at no cost to the disabled person. Travelling in UK is by lift-coach so that wheelchair users can be taken up into the coach and can transfer to a seat or remain in their chair in a clamped position. Does Working in Support of the Handicapped have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Working in Support of the Handicapped. 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 Working in Support of the Handicapped? Working in Support of the Handicapped does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Working in Support of the Handicapped? The register does not record Working in Support of the Handicapped as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Working in Support of the Handicapped registered as a charity? Working in Support of the Handicapped was entered on the register on 8 December 1993. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales 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://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1029806&subId=0).