World Monuments Fund Britain Limited
THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BUILDINGS OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST, EDUCATIVE VALUE AND ARTISTIC MERIT AND ALSO THEREBY ADVANCING OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC
Activities & Mission
THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BUILDINGS OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST, EDUCATIVE VALUE AND ARTISTIC MERIT AND ALSO THEREBY ADVANCING OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 29% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Global Heritage Fund United Kingdom (organisation 4026313)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,028,935 | £2,224,143 | £1,873,367 | £2,436,770 | £564,335 | 6 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,410,414 | £1,085,678 | £711,090 | £1,761,978 | £578,704 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £962,531 | £667,267 | £494,377 | £1,437,242 | £431,857 | 4 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,546,628 | £3,393,128 | £3,217,520 | £1,141,978 | £427,517 | 3 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,153,521 | £887,953 | £766,548 | £988,477 | £317,411 | 4 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about World Monuments Fund Britain Limited
What does World Monuments Fund Britain Limited do?
THE CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BUILDINGS OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST, EDUCATIVE VALUE AND ARTISTIC MERIT AND ALSO THEREBY ADVANCING OF EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC
How much income did World Monuments Fund Britain Limited report in 2025?
World Monuments Fund Britain Limited reported total income of £3.03m and reported expenditure of £2.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is World Monuments Fund Britain Limited?
World Monuments Fund Britain Limited has a program ratio of 61.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was World Monuments Fund Britain Limited registered as a charity?
World Monuments Fund Britain Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 2008 as charity number 1126578. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs World Monuments Fund Britain Limited?
World Monuments Fund Britain Limited is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helene Marie Shafran. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does World Monuments Fund Britain Limited operate?
World Monuments Fund Britain Limited operates across 6 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Iraq, Jordan and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is World Monuments Fund Britain Limited a registered charity?
Yes — World Monuments Fund Britain Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126578.
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