THE CORDWAINERS EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING CHARITABLE TRUST COMPANY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a significant surplus and unrestricted reserves of £15,923,909, following the disposal of its property asset. The trustees confirm that cash reserves are sufficient to maintain the charity as a going concern, with a stated policy target of holding 12-24 months of operational expenditure. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the normal policy of the charity to maintain free funds at a level which equates to or exceeds approximately 12-24 months operational expenditure.” — page 6
“There was a donation of £2,000 to the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers in support of the Cordwainers Footwear Awards in June 2025.” — page 22
“The charity made a contribution of £2,000 to the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers towards the recording of voxpop recordings of beneficiaries of the charity.”
“There was a donation of £2,000 to the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers in support of the Cordwainers Footwear Awards in June 2025.” — page 22
“The charity made a contribution of £2,000 to the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers towards the recording of voxpop recordings of beneficiaries of the charity.”
“There was a donation of £2,000 to the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers in support of the Cordwainers Footwear Awards in June 2025.” — page 22
“The charity made a contribution of £2,000 to the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers towards the recording of voxpop recordings of beneficiaries of the charity.”
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03100993
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sir Stephen Powis — Master
- Christopher Taylor — Senior Warden
- Tim Lodge — Second Warden
- Dominic Casey — Steward Warden
- Emma Lane-Ley — Renter Warden
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Arthur Chamberlain
- CHARLES PHILIP FAIRWEATHER
- Christopher John Taylor
- Edward Charles Fairweather
- George Charles Robin Booth
- Richard Owen Mander Williams
- Sally Ann Childs
- Simon Henry Carrington Wilson
- Sir Stephen Huw Powis
- Timothy Ralph Henry Lodge
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £12.1m | £758k |
| 31/07/2024 | £978k | £819k |
| 31/07/2023 | £906k | £782k |
| 31/07/2022 | £837k | £716k |
| 31/07/2021 | £666k | £634k |
Common questions
Is THE CORDWAINERS EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING CHARITABLE TRUST COMPANY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a significant surplus and unrestricted reserves of £15,923,909, following the disposal of its property asset. The trustees confirm that cash reserves are sufficient to maintain the charity as a going concern, with a stated policy target of holding 12-24 months of operational expenditure. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or pension deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.