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 Formed in 1933, its unique collection of over one million items includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimony.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.
Activities & Mission
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 Formed in 1933, its unique collection of over one million items includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimony.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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,967,258 | £2,097,544 | £1,934,634 | £8,275,773 | £1,129,346 | 25 / 41 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Wiener Holocaust Library
What does The Wiener Holocaust Library do?
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.
How much income did The Wiener Holocaust Library report in 2025?
The Wiener Holocaust Library reported total income of £1.97m and reported expenditure of £2.10m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 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.
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Sectors & Classifications
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
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated