The Warburg Charitable Trust

The advancement of education in the history of the Classical Tradition of the arts and sciences, in particular, but not by way of limitation, by supporting the activities of the Warburg Institute by such exclusively charitable means as the Trustees shall from time to time determine. Also the promotion of such general charitable purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time determine.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£169,959

Latest Expenditure

£106,999

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 148.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £998,015

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £118

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,480,318

Raising Funds £0

Governance £3,245

Grants to Institutions £1,476,483

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 2024.

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
2024	£169,959	£106,999				0 / 2
2023	£998,133	£1,480,318	£1,480,318	£175,756	£0	0 / 3
2022	£1,590,652	£1,085,303	£1,064,442	£657,941	£285,541	0 / 5
2021	£55,160	£55,732				0 / 0
2020	£58,178	£65,483				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Warburg Charitable Trust

What does The Warburg Charitable Trust do?

How much income did The Warburg Charitable Trust report in 2024?

The Warburg Charitable Trust reported total income of £170k and reported expenditure of £107k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Warburg Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Warburg Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2005 as charity number 1110097. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Warburg Charitable Trust?

The Warburg Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Warburg Charitable Trust operate?

The Warburg Charitable Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Warburg Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Warburg Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110097.