The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust
Generating income from property and other investments in order to make grants to various registered charities including but not exclusively in the fields of medicine, education and welfare.
Activities & Mission
Generating income from property and other investments in order to make grants to various registered charities including but not exclusively in the fields of medicine, education and welfare.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 67% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,479,200 | £6,052,522 | £6,011,207 | £43,223,848 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,475,058 | £7,110,170 | £7,003,378 | £41,726,584 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £15,668,119 | £5,528,342 | £5,415,129 | £36,507,265 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £23,680,785 | £6,106,394 | £6,022,052 | £28,527,915 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,873,979 | £5,435,774 | £5,376,853 | £11,569,878 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust
What does The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust do?
Generating income from property and other investments in order to make grants to various registered charities including but not exclusively in the fields of medicine, education and welfare.
How much income did The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust reported total income of £3.48m and reported expenditure of £6.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust?
The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 172.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 1965 as charity number 238043. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust?
The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is HONOURABLE ANDREW DANIEL WOLFSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust operate?
The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Israel and England And Wales.
Is The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 238043.
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Artillery Row
London
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