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The Rory Peck Trust

The principal objectives of the Trust are to support freelance newsgatherers and their families worldwide in times of need, and to promote their welfare and safety.

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Activities & Mission

The principal objectives of the Trust are to support freelance newsgatherers and their families worldwide in times of need, and to promote their welfare and safety.

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.

Show all 47 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£750,667
Latest Expenditure
£779,343

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 36.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £429,526
Charitable Activities £197,679
Other Trading £122,692
Investments £770
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £521,663
Raising Funds £257,680
Governance £30,045
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£750,667
£779,343£521,663£469,296£260,5428 / 1
2024
£923,994
£839,619£566,705£497,972£256,26210 / 9
2023
£713,876
£814,664£570,400£413,597£317,6569 / 1
2022
£800,356
£857,965£613,347£514,385£418,30810 / 3
2021
£780,984
£608,976£404,276£571,994£403,15310 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Rory Peck Trust

What does The Rory Peck Trust do?

The principal objectives of the Trust are to support freelance newsgatherers and their families worldwide in times of need, and to promote their welfare and safety.

How much income did The Rory Peck Trust report in 2025?

The Rory Peck Trust reported total income of £751k and reported expenditure of £779k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Rory Peck Trust registered as a charity?

The Rory Peck Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 1998 as charity number 1071844. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Rory Peck Trust?

The Rory Peck Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tira Shubart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Rory Peck Trust operate?

The Rory Peck Trust operates across 47 areas, including Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus and 44 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Rory Peck Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Rory Peck Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071844.

Details

Address
PO Box 80795
London
London
SE22 2GD
Registration Date
6 October 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3952600
Charity Number
1071844

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Trustees

Tira Shubart Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander Nicholas Degraevenitz Peck
Andres Ilves
BEN DE PEAR
Catherine Alexandra Wiggins
Clive A Myrie
Colin Pereira
James Ravine
Pia Sarma
Timothy Francis Law

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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