THE SCRIVENERS' COMPANY SEXCENTENARY CHARITY
Making of grants to organisations for advancement of education, particularly but not limited to those involved in trades and crafts associated with the Worshipful Company of Scriveners; The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; The advancement of culture and heritage in the trades and crafts associated with Scriveners.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £378,319, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of maintaining cash reserves equivalent to one year's charitable donations (£30,000 to £34,000). The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by adequate resources and continuing donor support.
What the accounts disclose
“This is subject to the Trustees' policy of maintaining cash reserve with a value equivalent to a minimum one year's charitable donations payable, which is of the order of £30,000 to £34,000 per annum.”
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners, the Charity's associated livery company, received donations totalling to £962 (2024: £604) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners made donations to one institution totalling £200 (2024: £nil) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners, the Charity's associated livery company, received donations totalling to £962 (2024: £604) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners made donations to one institution totalling £200 (2024: £nil) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners, the Charity's associated livery company, received donations totalling to £962 (2024: £604) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners made donations to one institution totalling £200 (2024: £nil) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners, the Charity's associated livery company, received donations totalling to £962 (2024: £604) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
“The Worshipful Company of Scriveners made donations to one institution totalling £200 (2024: £nil) on behalf of the Charity.” — page 19
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/12/2020)
Trustees
- Andrew Fenemore-Jones
- Andrew Jonathan Claudet
- John Edward Gerald Anthony Toth
- Linzi James
- Matthew Robert Spencer
- Nicholas Paul Sladden
- Nigel Paul Harding
- Paul Richard Williams
- Ronald Anthony Collins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £35k | £37k |
| 31/07/2024 | £31k | £3k |
| 31/07/2023 | £30k | £34k |
| 31/07/2022 | £34k | £34k |
| 31/07/2021 | £322k | £37k |
Common questions
Is THE SCRIVENERS' COMPANY SEXCENTENARY CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £378,319, which significantly exceed its stated policy target of maintaining cash reserves equivalent to one year's charitable donations (£30,000 to £34,000). The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, supported by adequate resources and continuing donor support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.