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West-Eastern Divan Trust UK

The organisation aims to support certain wholly charitable activities of the Daniel Barenboim Stiftung, which is a charity registered in Germany. It supports intercultural dialogue through musical education and concerts. It promotes music as a universal language that can help to encourage mutual acceptance between people of profoundly different backgrounds and as a means of communication.

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Activities & Mission

The organisation aims to support certain wholly charitable activities of the Daniel Barenboim Stiftung, which is a charity registered in Germany. It supports intercultural dialogue through musical education and concerts. It promotes music as a universal language that can help to encourage mutual acceptance between people of profoundly different backgrounds and as a means of communication.

Grants

West-Eastern Divan Trust UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£156,806
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training 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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£58,611
Latest Expenditure
£156,806

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 267.5%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£58,611
£156,8060 / 0
2024
£101,302
£141,6070 / 0
2023
£170,683
£20,5280 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West-Eastern Divan Trust UK

What does West-Eastern Divan Trust UK do?

The organisation aims to support certain wholly charitable activities of the Daniel Barenboim Stiftung, which is a charity registered in Germany. It supports intercultural dialogue through musical education and concerts. It promotes music as a universal language that can help to encourage mutual acceptance between people of profoundly different backgrounds and as a means of communication.

How much income did West-Eastern Divan Trust UK report in 2025?

West-Eastern Divan Trust UK reported total income of £59k and reported expenditure of £157k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West-Eastern Divan Trust UK registered as a charity?

West-Eastern Divan Trust UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2011 as charity number 1143751. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs West-Eastern Divan Trust UK?

West-Eastern Divan Trust UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West-Eastern Divan Trust UK operate?

West-Eastern Divan Trust UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is West-Eastern Divan Trust UK a registered charity?

Yes — West-Eastern Divan Trust UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143751.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 September 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5019491
Charity Number
1143751

Trustees

DANIEL BARENBOIM
Ole Baekhoej

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Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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