Is Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust as a registered charity (number 1059976) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust's charity number?

Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust's charity number is 1059976. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust?

Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.wittgen-cam.ac.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust registered as a charity?

Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust was entered on the register on 3 January 1997.

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Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £9,350
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £20,355
Registered charity number: 1059976
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Malting Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.wittgen-cam.ac.uk

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Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust (number 1059976) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust do?

The work of the charity is to edit and publish the works of Ludwig Wittgenstein. The charity also seeks to advance the education of the public in the life, works and philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust

Answers Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 January 1997
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Austria · Germany

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust as a registered charity (number 1059976) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust's charity number?: Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust's charity number is 1059976. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1059976?: Search 1059976 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust do?: The work of the charity is to edit and publish the works of Ludwig Wittgenstein. The charity also seeks to advance the education of the public in the life, works and philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein.
Does Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust?: Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.wittgen-cam.ac.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust?: The register records Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust registered as a charity?: Ludwig Wittgenstein Trust was entered on the register on 3 January 1997.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.