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the world trust

The charity supports children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. The World Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in Ripon and operates in City Of London and North Yorkshire.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where The World Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£77,995
Latest Expenditure
£76,085

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 97.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£77,995£76,0850 / 18
2023£72,652£73,3860 / 17
2022£80,836£77,0770 / 18
2021£33,133£30,4220 / 14
2020£19,847£15,5010 / 43

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers