Wine and Spirit Education Trust
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Promotion provision and development of high quality education and training in wines and spirits, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for those who are engaged in the wine and spirit trade or who intend to be so engaged or connected and members of the general public.
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Integrity assessment
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Financials
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GiveRadar's verified records show Wine and Spirit Education Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1969, it predates 92% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
WINE AND SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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8 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
I have requested 1x Digital Replacement Certificate for £25.00 WSET level 2 and received a confirmation of the payment but after more then a week with 5 email sent and enquiring when I would receive the above....so far no one reply. Did sent a copy of my complain and payment to the Trading authority and also to Ofwat for a refund.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Wine and Spirit Education Trust
Wine and Spirit Education Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in London, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its registration number is 313766. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £23M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.
Based on official filings, Wine and Spirit Education Trust has £23M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 85% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Promotion provision and development of high quality education and training in wines and spirits, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for those who are engaged in the wine and spirit trade or who intend to be so engaged or connected and members of the general public. Wine and Spirit Education Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1969.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 313766.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust's registered charity number is 313766. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust is located in London, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust is based in London in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Wine and Spirit Education Trust
- What is Wine and Spirit Education Trust?
- Wine and Spirit Education Trust is a education charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. Promotion provision and development of high quality education and training in wines and spirits, in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, for those who are engaged in the wine and spirit trade or who intend to be so engaged or connected and members of the general public.
- When was Wine and Spirit Education Trust founded?
- Wine and Spirit Education Trust was founded in 1969.
- Where is Wine and Spirit Education Trust located?
- Headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Wine and Spirit Education Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £22.7 million. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wine and Spirit Education Trust trustworthy?
- Wine and Spirit Education Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wine and Spirit Education Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 313766 (United Kingdom).
- What is Wine and Spirit Education Trust's website?
- https://www.wsetglobal.com
- Are donations to Wine and Spirit Education Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.