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.
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.
Grants
The Rory Peck Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £779,343
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid or famine relief
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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 Information
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £750,667 | £779,343 | £521,663 | £469,296 | £260,542 | 8 / 1 |
| 2024 | £923,994 | £839,619 | £566,705 | £497,972 | £256,262 | 10 / 9 |
| 2023 | £713,876 | £814,664 | £570,400 | £413,597 | £317,656 | 9 / 1 |
| 2022 | £800,356 | £857,965 | £613,347 | £514,385 | £418,308 | 10 / 3 |
| 2021 | £780,984 | £608,976 | £404,276 | £571,994 | £403,153 | 10 / 10 |
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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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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