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Wine And Spirit Education Trust

Also known as: Wine and Spirit Education Trust Ltd, W S E T, Wset

Promotion provision and development of high quality education and training in wines and spirits, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for those who are engaged in the wine and spirit trade or who intend to be so engaged or connected and members of the general public.

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Activities & Mission

Promotion provision and development of high quality education and training in wines and spirits, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for those who are engaged in the wine and spirit trade or who intend to be so engaged or connected and members of the general public.

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.

Show all 69 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,658,000
Latest Expenditure
£21,350,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £623,000
Charitable Activities £21,550,000
Other Trading £451,000
Investments £34,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £20,234,000
Raising Funds £1,116,000
Governance £66,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£22,658,000
£21,350,000£20,234,000£8,957,000£4,099,000183 / 0
2024
£22,947,000
£23,176,000£21,776,000£8,434,000£8,410,000192 / 0
2023
£22,141,728
£22,588,062£21,072,248£10,934,057£10,753,304182 / 0
2022
£17,243,005
£18,441,935£16,606,598£13,931,757£13,712,479171 / 0
2021
£16,158,353
£15,742,826£15,626,121£16,879,501£15,780,400146 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wine And Spirit Education Trust

What does Wine And Spirit Education Trust do?

Promotion provision and development of high quality education and training in wines and spirits, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for those who are engaged in the wine and spirit trade or who intend to be so engaged or connected and members of the general public.

How much income did Wine And Spirit Education Trust report in 2025?

Wine And Spirit Education Trust reported total income of £22.66m and reported expenditure of £21.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wine And Spirit Education Trust registered as a charity?

Wine And Spirit Education Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 November 1969 as charity number 313766. It has been registered for 57 years.

Who runs Wine And Spirit Education Trust?

Wine And Spirit Education Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wine And Spirit Education Trust operate?

Wine And Spirit Education Trust operates across 69 areas, including Argentina, Australia, Austria and 66 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Wine And Spirit Education Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Wine And Spirit Education Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 313766.

Details

Address
39 45 BERMONDSEY STREET
LONDON
SE1 3XF
Registration Date
27 November 1969
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
313766
Charity Number
313766

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Trustees

Andrew Francis de Camborne Paynter
Georgie Bell
Jolyon Thornton
Lulie Halstead
Miles Beale
Regine Marisa Lee
Sukhinder Singh
Tamara Jane Larder

Also Known As

  • Wine and Spirit Education Trust Ltd
  • W S E T
  • Wset

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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