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World Confederation For Physical Therapy

WCPT's mission is to improve the quality of global health care by representing physical therapy and physical therapists internationally, collaborating with national and international organisations, supporting communication and information exchange among Regions and Member Organisations of WCPT and by encouraging high standards of physical therapy research, education and practice.

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Activities & Mission

WCPT's mission is to improve the quality of global health care by representing physical therapy and physical therapists internationally, collaborating with national and international organisations, supporting communication and information exchange among Regions and Member Organisations of WCPT and by encouraging high standards of physical therapy research, education and practice.

Grants

World Confederation For Physical Therapy makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£3,169,140
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other defined groups
What it supports
education and training and the advancement of health or the saving of lives

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.

Show all 130 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,624,587
Latest Expenditure
£3,169,140

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £15,214
Charitable Activities £3,609,373
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,169,140
Raising Funds £0
Governance £62,096
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,624,587
£3,169,140£3,169,140£1,316,714£1,316,71414 / 200
2024
£1,204,327
£1,330,958£1,330,958£690,682£690,25413 / 200
2023
£2,424,962
£2,606,102£2,605,418£788,748£788,32014 / 200
2022
£1,222,049
£1,745,835£1,735,901£966,345£837,10114 / 10
2021
£1,457,708
£1,575,831£1,562,448£1,490,131£1,448,56713 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Confederation For Physical Therapy

What does World Confederation For Physical Therapy do?

WCPT's mission is to improve the quality of global health care by representing physical therapy and physical therapists internationally, collaborating with national and international organisations, supporting communication and information exchange among Regions and Member Organisations of WCPT and by encouraging high standards of physical therapy research, education and practice.

How much income did World Confederation For Physical Therapy report in 2025?

World Confederation For Physical Therapy reported total income of £3.62m and reported expenditure of £3.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Confederation For Physical Therapy registered as a charity?

World Confederation For Physical Therapy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 1964 as charity number 234307. It has been registered for 62 years.

Who runs World Confederation For Physical Therapy?

World Confederation For Physical Therapy is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does World Confederation For Physical Therapy operate?

World Confederation For Physical Therapy operates across 130 areas, including Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Albania and 127 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is World Confederation For Physical Therapy a registered charity?

Yes — World Confederation For Physical Therapy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234307.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 June 1964
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
234307
Charity Number
234307

Trustees

Constance Schlegl
Also governs 1 other charity
Jean Damascene Gasherebuka
Michel Daniel Landry
Oscar Ariel Ronzio
Also governs 1 other charity
Sibyl Edward
Also governs 1 other charity
Suh-Fang Jeng
Yasushi Uchiyama

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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