THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST
The Charitable Trust is the charity partner of The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars, a City of London Livery Company. It provides grants and awards in the areas of fine and decorative arts, antiques and antiquities, and also arts education, restoration and conservation. In addition it supports the charitable initiatives of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £5,078,821 against a policy target of retaining up to 20% of annual income for investment. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient cash resources to continue pursuing its charitable objects, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment income for the year was £147,297”
“the Trustees aim to retain each year, a sum of up to 20% of the annual income to invest into the Charitable Trust Fund.”
“The total amount of net donations without conditions received by the Charitable Trust from the Trustees during the year was £1,970 (2024 - £1,775). A further £700 (2024 – £nil) was received from the Trustees for the Light of the World Appeal.” — page 23
“During the year the Charitable Trust was charged £1,200 (2024 - £1,200) by the Company as a management charge for expenses incurred on its behalf in respect of secretarial and administrative services.”
“The total amount of net donations without conditions received by the Charitable Trust from the Trustees during the year was £1,970 (2024 - £1,775). A further £700 (2024 – £nil) was received from the Trustees for the Light of the World Appeal.” — page 23
“During the year the Charitable Trust was charged £1,200 (2024 - £1,200) by the Company as a management charge for expenses incurred on its behalf in respect of secretarial and administrative services.”
“The total amount of net donations without conditions received by the Charitable Trust from the Trustees during the year was £1,970 (2024 - £1,775). A further £700 (2024 – £nil) was received from the Trustees for the Light of the World Appeal.” — page 23
“During the year the Charitable Trust was charged £1,200 (2024 - £1,200) by the Company as a management charge for expenses incurred on its behalf in respect of secretarial and administrative services.”
Funders the charity credits
- Eva Weininger
Trustees
- HILLARY BAUER OBEchair
- Anthony Willenbruch
- Christina Mary Theresa Munday
- Georgina Emily Gough
- PAUL VINEY
- ROY KEITH SULLY
- Wendy Valentine Philips
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £253k | £286k |
| 31/03/2024 | £281k | £277k |
| 31/03/2023 | £181k | £235k |
| 31/03/2022 | £177k | £264k |
| 31/03/2021 | £178k | £118k |
Common questions
Is THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £5,078,821 against a policy target of retaining up to 20% of annual income for investment. The trustees report that the charity has sufficient cash resources to continue pursuing its charitable objects, with no material uncertainties identified regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend.
Who funds THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £150k | |
| THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £50k | Cultural Heritage |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £543k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £111k |
| NATIONAL ART COLLECTIONS FUND | 1 | £40k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| CATHY WILLS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLAISTERERS CHARITABLE TRUST
- ARTSWORK LIMITED
- CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON ART SCHOOL LIMITED
- ART WORKERS' GUILD TRUSTEES LTD
- The Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust
- IN GOOD COMPANY LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMPANY OF ARTS SCHOLARS CHARITABLE TRUST | £253k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLAISTERERS CHARITABLE TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ARTSWORK LIMITED | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON ART SCHOOL LIMITED | £4.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ART WORKERS' GUILD TRUSTEES LTD | £442k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |