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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.

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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.

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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
£11,456,164
Latest Expenditure
£9,954,642

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,898,050
Charitable Activities £4,676,879
Other Trading £1,585,732
Investments £44,216
Other Income £251,287

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,526,279
Raising Funds £428,363
Governance £157,306
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£11,456,164
£9,954,642£9,526,279£18,250,050£2,738,543118 / 0
2024
£10,909,706
£8,930,239£8,573,156£15,860,151£2,714,863112 / 0
2023
£8,408,083
£8,433,188£8,074,747£13,263,981£2,594,523106 / 0
2022
£8,709,958
£7,620,441£7,165,785£13,231,283£7,361,57390 / 0
2021
£8,595,853
£5,412,040£5,173,674£12,173,871£2,547,06796 / 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.

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 7 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

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Registration Date
11 August 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1024838
Charity Number
1024838

Trustees

AUBREY JOHN ADAMS Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Baroness Julia Babette Sarah Neuberger DBE
Also governs 3 other charities
Judith Anne Davies
Lady Julia Boyd
Also governs 1 other charity
Lord Graham Eric Stirrup
MARK HAWTIN
Stuart Mason
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Wigmore Hall

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