The Wiener Holocaust Library

Also known as: Institute of Contemporary History and Wiener Library Ltd, The Wiener Library, The Wiener Library Institute of Contemporary History, The Wiener Holocaust Library Limited

The Wiener Library is one of the world's leading archives on the Holocaust and Nazi era. Formed in 1933, its unique collection of over one million items includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimony. It is dedicated to supporting research, learning, teaching and advocacy about the Holocaust and genocide, their causes and consequences.

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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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,151,979

Latest Expenditure

£2,065,813

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £988,424

Charitable Activities £1,045,995

Other Trading £9,795

Investments £97,765

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,865,300

Raising Funds £200,513

Governance £140,035

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,151,979	£2,065,813	£1,865,300	£8,188,487	£1,106,481	24 / 15
2023	£1,514,359	£1,687,410	£1,600,956	£7,939,472	£948,783	23 / 20
2022	£1,339,422	£1,511,587	£1,429,414	£7,115,689	£805,710	24 / 30
2021	£1,327,744	£1,200,004	£1,124,389	£7,898,110	£774,823	20 / 2
2020	£2,007,338	£995,854	£929,307	£7,394,812	£651,706	18 / 24

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wiener Holocaust Library

What does The Wiener Holocaust Library do?

How much income did The Wiener Holocaust Library report in 2024?

The Wiener Holocaust Library reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £2.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Wiener Holocaust Library?

The Wiener Holocaust Library has a program ratio of 87.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Wiener Holocaust Library registered as a charity?

The Wiener Holocaust Library was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 1967 as charity number 313015. It has been registered for 59 years.

Who runs The Wiener Holocaust Library?

The Wiener Holocaust Library 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 Wiener Holocaust Library operate?

The Wiener Holocaust Library operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wiener Holocaust Library a registered charity?

Yes — The Wiener Holocaust Library is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313015.