Wycombe Islamic Society
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Its stated themes of poverty relief, sustainable aid and emergency response are the clearest match for a small nonprofit's work, though its stated aims centre on advancing Islam and Islamic knowledge alongside serving the local community.
- The only grant route published is the Hardship Fund, which pays individuals between £50 and £1,000, so a small organisation should size any request modestly and should not treat that scheme as a route to its own core costs.
- Nothing is published about how organisations apply, so contact the charity directly before writing a proposal.
- Organisations outside Buckinghamshire should not apply under the Hardship Fund, because its applicants must live there, with priority given to High Wycombe.
- The £507,003 total in the annual report may include grants to individuals, so it is not a reliable guide to what organisations can expect.
Overview
Wycombe Islamic Society is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1001136).
Wycombe Islamic Society, known as WISE, was set up to provide beneficial Islamic knowledge and services to the local community. It exists to advance Islam and Islamic knowledge, relieve poverty and serve local needs. Its welfare arm, WISE Welfare, focuses on long-term sustainable aid and acts locally in High Wycombe and globally. In its latest annual report it paid £507,003 in total, a figure the report gives without splitting it by programme, and that total may include grants to individuals.
What they fund
Priority Areas
WISE's stated aims are to advance Islam and Islamic knowledge, relieve poverty and serve the local community. Its welfare work focuses on long-term sustainable aid intended to empower communities and alleviate poverty, alongside urgent assistance during humanitarian disasters. WISE says it takes action locally in High Wycombe and globally, reaching people most in need. Its stated approach includes reaching neglected communities and focusing on sustainable projects that deliver lasting change. The website also describes locally delivered hardship support. The charity's stated objectives guide its activities, from religious classes and community service to humanitarian aid.
Themes
- Poverty relief
- Sustainable aid
- Emergency response
Geographic Focus
Buckinghamshire. Priority: High Wycombe; around the world.
What they don't fund
- Hardship Fund only: Applicants must live in Buckinghamshire
How to apply
For the Hardship Fund, people seeking support complete the secure online application form and submit it to WISE Welfare.
Who can apply:
- Hardship Fund: Applicants must live in Buckinghamshire; priority will be given to those in High Wycombe.
What to send:
- Hardship Fund: Details of a referee and supporting documentation, including bank statements to show evidence of financial hardship, depending on the amount requested.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- Buckinghamshire
- International
- High Wycombe
Similar funders
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Grants
Not included above: 14 with no named recipient.
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 October 2021 | £538,465 | £389,252 | — | Accounts for year to 31 October 2021 |
| year to 31 October 2022 | £722,497 | £644,450 | — | Accounts for year to 31 October 2022 |
| year to 31 October 2023 | £750,542 | £624,000 | £1,269 | Accounts for year to 31 October 2023 |
| year to 31 October 2024 | £853,016 | £725,907 | £9,701 | Accounts for year to 31 October 2024 |
| year to 31 October 2025 | £760,340 | £762,207 | £507,003 | Accounts for year to 31 October 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 3 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 October 2023; year to 31 October 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 October 2025: grants paid out in the year.
— No grants figure for those years.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- wise-web.org
- wise-web.org/wise-welfare · read on 30 October 2026
- wise-web.org/hardship-fund · read on 30 October 2026
- wise-web.org/about-us · read on 30 October 2026
- wise-web.org/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 October 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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Applying to Wycombe Islamic Society?
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Contact
- 01494 259 194source
- 07878 126099source
- Wycombe Islamic Centre St Marks Close (off Totteridge Rd) High Wycombe HP13 6GNsource
- wise-web.org
- Contact form
- Apply onlinesource
Applying to Wycombe Islamic Society?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- 01494 259 194source
- 07878 126099source
- Wycombe Islamic Centre St Marks Close (off Totteridge Rd) High Wycombe HP13 6GNsource
- wise-web.org
- Contact form
- Apply onlinesource