THE MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY CHARITIES FUND
By invitation only, making grants to other charities to carry out such charitable purposes as are lawful for the relief of poverty, infirmity, the advancement of education or religion.Unsolicited applications will not be considered.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £286,529 from £316,037 in the prior year, driven by a net movement in funds of £(29,508). The Trustees report that free cash held was £58,499, which is slightly below their stated reserves policy range of £65,000 to £214,000. The charity has no employees and relies on a connected party for administrative services.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations from individuals in the year totalled £71,697 (2024: £82,766).” — page 5
“At the end of the reporting period the free cash held was £58,499, slightly below the Trustees’ policy range.” — page 5
“Bradestrete Services Limited, a connected party, incurred and recharged administration, establishment and management expenses during the year on behalf of this Charity amounting to £30,775 (2024: £29,565). The Trustees are all members of the Merchant Taylors' Company, which administers this Charity through its subsidiary Bradestrete Services Limited. During the year the Charity made a donation to the Merchant Taylors’ Foundation – for further details see note 4. The balances due to and from the other charities and companies administered by the Merchant Taylors' Company at 31 July 2025 are disclosed in notes 7 and 8 to the financial statements.” — page 19
“Bradestrete Services Limited, a connected party, incurred and recharged administration, establishment and management expenses during the year on behalf of this Charity amounting to £30,775 (2024: £29,565). The Trustees are all members of the Merchant Taylors' Company, which administers this Charity through its subsidiary Bradestrete Services Limited.” — page 19
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £73k | £110k |
| 31/07/2024 | £85k | £120k |
| 31/07/2023 | £84k | £169k |
| 31/07/2022 | £120k | £64k |
| 31/07/2021 | £116k | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is THE MERCHANT TAYLORS' COMPANY CHARITIES FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased to £286,529 from £316,037 in the prior year, driven by a net movement in funds of £(29,508). The Trustees report that free cash held was £58,499, which is slightly below their stated reserves policy range of £65,000 to £214,000. The charity has no employees and relies on a connected party for administrative services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.