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the gissing trust

The charity supports the general public. The Gissing Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in West Yorkshire and operates in City Of Wakefield.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Gissing Trust was founded in 1978 to preserve the birthplace of the Wakefield born novelist George Gissing (1857-1903). The Gissing Centre was opened in 1990 and its aims are to acquire and display objects connected with George Gissing and the literary history of Wakefield.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£970
Latest Expenditure
£252

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 26.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 26.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Details

Address
150 Balne Lane
WAKEFIELD
West Yorkshire
WF2 0DN
Registration Date
7 February 1980
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
509607
Charity Number
509607

Trustees

GEOFFREY WOOD
RUTH LESLEY TAYLOR
Ken Rowley
Dr Phillip Edward Judkins

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