The Wigmore Hall Trust
Also known as: Wigmore Hall
The key objects of the Trust are to maintain and administer Wigmore Hall and to promote appreciation and knowledge of chamber music, song and other art forms, for the benefit of the public.
Activities & Mission
The key objects of the Trust are to maintain and administer Wigmore Hall and to promote appreciation and knowledge of chamber music, song and other art forms, for the benefit of the public.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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 | £11,456,164 | £9,954,642 | £9,526,279 | £18,250,050 | £2,738,543 | 118 / 0 |
| 2024 | £10,909,706 | £8,930,239 | £8,573,156 | £15,860,151 | £2,714,863 | 112 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,408,083 | £8,433,188 | £8,074,747 | £13,263,981 | £2,594,523 | 106 / 0 |
| 2022 | £8,709,958 | £7,620,441 | £7,165,785 | £13,231,283 | £7,361,573 | 90 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,595,853 | £5,412,040 | £5,173,674 | £12,173,871 | £2,547,067 | 96 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Wigmore Hall Trust
What does The Wigmore Hall Trust do?
The key objects of the Trust are to maintain and administer Wigmore Hall and to promote appreciation and knowledge of chamber music, song and other art forms, for the benefit of the public.
How much income did The Wigmore Hall Trust report in 2025?
The Wigmore Hall Trust reported total income of £11.46m and reported expenditure of £9.95m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Wigmore Hall Trust?
The Wigmore Hall Trust has a program ratio of 83.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Wigmore Hall Trust registered as a charity?
The Wigmore Hall Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1993 as charity number 1024838. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs The Wigmore Hall Trust?
The Wigmore Hall Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is AUBREY JOHN ADAMS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wigmore Hall Trust operate?
The Wigmore Hall Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Wigmore Hall Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Wigmore Hall Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024838.
Details
36 WIGMORE STREET
LONDON
W1U 2BP
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Also Known As
- Wigmore Hall
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated