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The Wiener Library Endowment Trust

To support and maintain the Wiener Holocaust Library. By doing so to advance or assist in the advancement of contemporary history with special reference to the Nazi era and the Holocaust.

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Activities & Mission

To support and maintain the Wiener Holocaust Library. By doing so to advance or assist in the advancement of contemporary history with special reference to the Nazi era and the Holocaust.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£806,024
Latest Expenditure
£263,341

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 16.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £725,544
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £80,480
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £226,375
Raising Funds £36,966
Governance £6,375
Grants to Institutions £220,000
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£806,024
£263,341£226,375£4,202,914£00 / 0
2023
£137,984
£239,7100 / 0
2022
£32,998
£218,5340 / 0
2021
£37,874
£215,2520 / 0
2020
£217,484
£217,4840 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wiener Library Endowment Trust

What does The Wiener Library Endowment Trust do?

To support and maintain the Wiener Holocaust Library. By doing so to advance or assist in the advancement of contemporary history with special reference to the Nazi era and the Holocaust.

How much income did The Wiener Library Endowment Trust report in 2024?

The Wiener Library Endowment Trust reported total income of £806k and reported expenditure of £263k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Wiener Library Endowment Trust?

The Wiener Library Endowment Trust has a program ratio of 28.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 12% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Wiener Library Endowment Trust registered as a charity?

The Wiener Library Endowment Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 December 1984 as charity number 290660. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The Wiener Library Endowment Trust?

The Wiener Library Endowment Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Tracey Campbell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wiener Library Endowment Trust operate?

The Wiener Library Endowment Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Wiener Library Endowment Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Wiener Library Endowment Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 290660.

Details

Address
The Wiener Library
29 Russell Square
London
WC1B 5DP
Registration Date
7 December 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
290660
Charity Number
290660

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Trustees

Karen Tracey Campbell Chair
Antony Bernard Theodore Montague
Dean Anthony Lush
Pierre Marc Davis
Richard Andrew Flax
THIERRY SERERO

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