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title: "West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) — check charity number 299558 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 299558. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Alric Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-indian-self-effort-project-w-i-s-e
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:05:39.291Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) is a registered charity (number 299558) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £112,867 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E)?

Registered charity number

299558

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Alric Avenue

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£112,867

## What does West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) do?

The charity acts as a community centre catering mainly for the elderly and children of African-Caribbean origin or descent with the Borough of Brent and neighbouring boroughs.

## What causes is West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) a legitimate charity?

Yes. West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 299558) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E)'s charity number?

West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E)'s charity number is 299558. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 299558?

Search 299558 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 West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) do?

The charity acts as a community centre catering mainly for the elderly and children of African-Caribbean origin or descent with the Borough of Brent and neighbouring boroughs.

Does West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E). 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 West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E)?

West Indian Self Effort Project (W I S E) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/299558).