Writers And Scholars Educational Trust
Also known as: Index Arts, Index on Censorship
Such charitable purposes including the advancement and promotion by teaching, lecturing, publishing or disseminating in written or spoken form or otherwise, as shall best advance and encourage education or other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in connection with the study of political, economic, social, natural sciences and the humanities and human rights.
Activities & Mission
Such charitable purposes including the advancement and promotion by teaching, lecturing, publishing or disseminating in written or spoken form or otherwise, as shall best advance and encourage education or other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in connection with the study of political, economic, social, natural sciences and the humanities and human rights.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 123). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £1,131,281 | £1,150,600 | £773,805 | £426,792 | £426,792 | 11 / 0 |
| 2025 | £1,250,410 | £1,373,871 | £883,893 | £446,111 | £446,111 | 11 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,398,963 | £1,319,743 | £961,537 | £569,572 | £569,572 | 10 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,591,114 | £1,267,088 | £940,882 | £490,352 | £490,352 | 9 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,136,618 | £1,002,113 | £728,028 | £166,326 | £166,326 | 8 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Writers And Scholars Educational Trust
What does Writers And Scholars Educational Trust do?
Such charitable purposes including the advancement and promotion by teaching, lecturing, publishing or disseminating in written or spoken form or otherwise, as shall best advance and encourage education or other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in connection with the study of political, economic, social, natural sciences and the humanities and human rights.
How much income did Writers And Scholars Educational Trust report in 2026?
Writers And Scholars Educational Trust reported total income of £1.13m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Writers And Scholars Educational Trust?
Writers And Scholars Educational Trust has a program ratio of 68.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 123 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Writers And Scholars Educational Trust registered as a charity?
Writers And Scholars Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 February 1974 as charity number 325003. It has been registered for 52 years.
Who runs Writers And Scholars Educational Trust?
Writers And Scholars Educational Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Trevor Phillips. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Writers And Scholars Educational Trust operate?
Writers And Scholars Educational Trust operates across 58 areas, including Albania, Angola, Argentina and 55 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Writers And Scholars Educational Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Writers And Scholars Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 325003.
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Also Known As
- Index Arts
- Index on Censorship
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
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