The Wilberforce Trust
Provision of tenanted accommodation,support staff, training & rehabilitation services, learning & social activities for children & adults. Equipment training & provision including, Information technology devices. Comprehensive advice and guidance, living with visual impairment including other disabilities specialist training for care workers, companies & other services. Community services.
Activities & Mission
Provision of tenanted accommodation,support staff, training & rehabilitation services, learning & social activities for children & adults. Equipment training & provision including, Information technology devices. Comprehensive advice and guidance, living with visual impairment including other disabilities specialist training for care workers, companies & other services. Community services.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 256). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £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 | £5,384,501 | £4,943,956 | £4,859,564 | £17,411,924 | £4,233,954 | 130 / 27 |
| 2024 | £5,055,137 | £4,632,298 | £4,571,901 | £15,705,976 | £3,496,361 | 130 / 33 |
| 2023 | £4,428,841 | £3,892,163 | £3,840,500 | £15,074,676 | £1,245,905 | 125 / 65 |
| 2022 | £3,877,412 | £3,424,312 | £3,358,979 | £14,681,845 | £1,828,327 | 105 / 20 |
| 2021 | £4,124,735 | £3,155,603 | £3,111,485 | £13,949,213 | £2,244,879 | 115 / 50 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Wilberforce Trust
What does The Wilberforce Trust do?
Provision of tenanted accommodation,support staff, training & rehabilitation services, learning & social activities for children & adults. Equipment training & provision including, Information technology devices. Comprehensive advice and guidance, living with visual impairment including other disabilities specialist training for care workers, companies & other services. Community services.
How much income did The Wilberforce Trust report in 2025?
The Wilberforce Trust reported total income of £5.38m and reported expenditure of £4.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Wilberforce Trust?
The Wilberforce Trust has a program ratio of 90.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Associations charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 256 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Wilberforce Trust registered as a charity?
The Wilberforce Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 2001 as charity number 1087065. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs The Wilberforce Trust?
The Wilberforce Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is COLIN ASPINALL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Wilberforce Trust operate?
The Wilberforce Trust operates across 2 areas: City Of York and North Yorkshire.
Is The Wilberforce Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Wilberforce Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1087065.
Details
Wilberforce House
The Grove
YORK
YO24 1AN
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