World Ort Trust

The Charity's principal activity is providing World ORT with grants so that it can carry out education and training worldwide. The Charity also lets out space in its London office which is surplus to operational requirements.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Israel Lithuania Russia United States

Local Authority

Camden

Financial Information

Latest Income

£581,934

Latest Expenditure

£1,122,064

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 192.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £352,186

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £229,748

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,122,064

Raising Funds £0

Governance £14,028

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 2024.

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£581,934	£1,122,064	£1,122,064	£8,407,421	£8,382,716	1 / 0
2023	£1,080,968	£1,221,447	£1,221,447	£8,813,107	£8,788,804	1 / 0
2022	£305,876	£5,509,544				0 / 0
2021	£7,014,818	£371,442	£367,894	£14,018,318	£9,007,282	2 / 0
2020	£936,348	£669,627	£669,627	£15,281,874	£11,000	3 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about World Ort Trust

What does World Ort Trust do?

How much income did World Ort Trust report in 2024?

World Ort Trust reported total income of £582k and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was World Ort Trust registered as a charity?

World Ort Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 1994 as charity number 1042541. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs World Ort Trust?

World Ort Trust 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 World Ort Trust operate?

World Ort Trust operates across 5 areas, including Israel, Lithuania, Russia and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is World Ort Trust a registered charity?

Yes — World Ort Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1042541.