THE WORDSWORTH TRUST
Registration #1066184 · Registered
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THE WORDSWORTH TRUST DOVE COTTAGE LA22 9SH
Our charitable activities fall into two categories.(1) Custodianship: of Dove Cottage; of our collection of manuscripts, books & fine art; and of the historic environment of Town End, Grasmere(2) Access and learning: visitor operations; exhibitions and publications; education; and contemporary literature.
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About THE WORDSWORTH TRUST
THE WORDSWORTH TRUST is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1066184), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE WORDSWORTH TRUST reported a total income of £2,204,000 and total expenditure of £1,917,000 (a spending ratio of 87%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE WORDSWORTH TRUST operates with the following stated purpose: Our charitable activities fall into two categories.(1) Custodianship: of Dove Cottage; of our collection of manuscripts, books & fine art; and of the historic environment of Town End, Grasmere(2) Access and learning: visitor operations; exhibitions and publications; education; and contemporary literature. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE WORDSWORTH TRUST in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 87.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,204,000 | £1,917,000 | 87% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026