# Wec UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1206772 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1206772)
- Website: https://wec-uk.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chad, Congo (Democratic Republic), Czech Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan
- Other names: Arts Release (working); Neighbours Worldwide (working); WEC Camps (working); WEC International (working)
- Trustees: 10
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/wec-uk

Advancement of the Christian faith by means of evangelism and social action leading to the establishment of church communities which will do the same. WEC works worldwide, and particularly in places where no Christian Churches already exist.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the statement of faith, the statements on doctrine and the statements on ethical issues, throughout the world by all means, including such religious and other charitable activities as the charity trustees may decide.

## What it funds

Wec UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Wec UK reported income of £0 and spending of £0.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Albania and Australia and 35 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Wec UK in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (wec-uk.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Wec UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Wec UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Wec UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Albania and Australia and 35 more areas.

### Does Wec UK give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Wec UK makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Wec UK give each year?

The register does not break out Wec UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £0.

### How large is Wec UK?

In its latest reported year Wec UK reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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