THE GLAZIERS FOUNDATION
The objects of the Foundation are:(i) The advancement of education of the public in the art and science of historic and contemporary painted, stained, decorated, architectural and structural glass and glass mosaics and the development of public appreciation of such art.(ii) The advancement of any other charitable purpose for the benefit of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £32,175 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £100,392 and total expenditure of £68,217. The charity holds total funds of £823,556, including £684,935 in investments, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income and endowments from: - Voluntary income — donations (incl. Gift Aid and legacies) 32,776 - 36,535 69,311 53,174”
“Following receipt of a gift of £6,000 shares during the year ended 30 November 2024, at that year end and at 30 November 2025 the Foundation held £36,000 of preference shares in Glaziers Hall Limited (“GHL”), a company that manages Glaziers’ Hall (where the Worshipful Company is based). These shares are held in the Foundation’s Glaziers’ Trust Fund. During the year GHL charged the Foundation £131 (2024: £777) for catering services in respect of prize-giving events, meeting costs, etc. These charges were made on GHL's normal commercial terms.” — page 29
“During the year one trustee was reimbursed an expense of £34 in respect of a Companies House fee paid on behalf of the Foundation (2024: one trustee was reimbursed £34 in respect of a Companies House fee paid on behalf of the Foundation).” — page 29
“Following receipt of a gift of £6,000 shares during the year ended 30 November 2024, at that year end and at 30 November 2025 the Foundation held £36,000 of preference shares in Glaziers Hall Limited (“GHL”), a company that manages Glaziers’ Hall (where the Worshipful Company is based). These shares are held in the Foundation’s Glaziers’ Trust Fund. During the year GHL charged the Foundation £131 (2024: £777) for catering services in respect of prize-giving events, meeting costs, etc. These charges were made on GHL's normal commercial terms.” — page 29
“During the year one trustee was reimbursed an expense of £34 in respect of a Companies House fee paid on behalf of the Foundation (2024: one trustee was reimbursed £34 in respect of a Companies House fee paid on behalf of the Foundation).” — page 29
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/08/2012)
- Received assets from another charity (29/08/2012)
- Received assets from another charity (29/08/2012)
- Received assets from another charity (13/04/2012)
Trustees
- Clive Maxwell Lawton Osborne
- Francis David Small
- Hamish Francis McArthur
- Helen Whittaker MBE
- Jonathan Andrew Lane
- Malcolm Arthur Leith
- Mark John Hosea
- Peter Russell Hildebrand
- Rachel Margaret Mulligan
- Richard Anthony Bettinson
- Sir Stuart James Etherington
- Timothy James McNally
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/11/2025 | £100k | £68k |
| 30/11/2024 | £96k | £83k |
| 30/11/2023 | £100k | £78k |
| 30/11/2022 | £93k | £86k |
| 30/11/2021 | £102k | £65k |
Common questions
Is THE GLAZIERS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £32,175 for the year ended 30 November 2025, with total income of £100,392 and total expenditure of £68,217. The charity holds total funds of £823,556, including £684,935 in investments, and the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE GLAZIERS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GLAZIERS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include ST OLAVE'S & ST SAVIOUR'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CIO, Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation.
Shared trustees with funders
- Timothy James McNally — trustee here and at Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST OLAVE'S & ST SAVIOUR'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CIO | FY2023 | £6k | Grants to organisations |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2022 | £2k | General (Governor Related) |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2025 | £1k | Grant to Organisation |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2024 | £1k | Grant |
| Newcomen Collett Educational Foundation | FY2023 | £1k | Other Grants |
| ST OLAVE'S & ST SAVIOUR'S SCHOOLS FOUNDATION CIO | FY2024 | £0 | Foundation Fund grants |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HUO FAMILY FOUNDATION (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £2.3m |
| THE STEVENSON FAMILY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- THE YORK GLAZIERS' TRUST
- THE FOUNDATION FOUNDATION
- ART MONTHLY FOUNDATION
- The British Society of Master Glass Painters Charitable Trust
- THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE
- THE COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART FUND
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GLAZIERS FOUNDATION | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE YORK GLAZIERS' TRUST | £883k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOUNDATION | £173k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ART MONTHLY FOUNDATION | £202k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The British Society of Master Glass Painters Charitable Trust | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE | £133k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |