the wordsworth trust
The charity supports the general public. The Wordsworth Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Ambleside and operates in England And Wales.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
Our charitable activities fall into two categories.(1) Custodianship: of Dove Cottage; of our collection of manuscripts, books & fine art; and of the historic environment of Town End, Grasmere(2) Access and learning: visitor operations; exhibitions and publications; education; and contemporary literature.
Fundraising
See where The Wordsworth Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,488,000 | £1,925,000 | £1,430,000 | £21,199,000 | £442,000 | 36 / 43 |
| 2023 | £1,362,000 | £1,934,000 | £1,467,000 | £21,229,000 | £91,000 | 39 / 14 |
| 2022 | £2,924,660 | £2,108,251 | £1,676,065 | £22,349,625 | £411,954 | 39 / 19 |
| 2021 | £2,912,588 | £1,367,922 | £1,076,087 | £19,691,586 | £177,521 | 38 / 17 |
| 2020 | £4,256,186 | £1,651,972 | £1,278,359 | £17,590,599 | £0 | 38 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
DOVE COTTAGE
GRASMERE
AMBLESIDE
LA22 9SH
Registry Information
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