The World Trust
Also known as: Ripon International Festival
To promote, improve, develop and maintain, public education in, and appreciation of, music and the arts, and to promote any charitable purpose throughout the world. The main project is Ripon International Festival.
Activities & Mission
To promote, improve, develop and maintain, public education in, and appreciation of, music and the arts, and to promote any charitable purpose throughout the world. The main project is Ripon International Festival.
Grants
The World Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £70,009
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £70,000 | £70,009 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2024 | £77,995 | £76,085 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2023 | £72,652 | £73,386 | 0 / 17 | |||
| 2022 | £80,836 | £77,077 | 0 / 18 | |||
| 2021 | £33,133 | £30,422 | 0 / 14 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The World Trust
What does The World Trust do?
To promote, improve, develop and maintain, public education in, and appreciation of, music and the arts, and to promote any charitable purpose throughout the world. The main project is Ripon International Festival.
How much income did The World Trust report in 2025?
The World Trust reported total income of £70k and reported expenditure of £70k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The World Trust registered as a charity?
The World Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 1991 as charity number 1003265. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs The World Trust?
The World Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is BARONESS COX OF QUEENSBURY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The World Trust operate?
The World Trust operates across 2 areas: City Of London and North Yorkshire.
Is The World Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The World Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003265.
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Registry Information
Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Ripon International Festival
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated