THE CITY OF LONDON OCTOBER CLUB
The City of London October Club raises funds through an annual dinner in Oct, selecting one charity partner each year. We provide substantial seed funding for transformative projects with potential for scale and sustainability. Our committee of volunteers from the financial services sector identifies worthy causes and engages City businesses to support initiatives that create lasting social impact
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year with a small unrestricted surplus of £8,001, having generated total income of £589,901 against total expenditure of £581,385. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
“The company paid for a promotional film costing £6,939 to a film production company under the control of one of The City of London October Club's trustee directors, Nicholas Crean. Another payment was also made to Nicholas Crean's company for the supply of an auction prize costing £2,100.” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/10/2025)
Trustees
- Samantha Oldham Hugginschair
- Adela Elizabeth Barbara Eileen Pinkster
- Gareth James Henderson
- Michele Hunter
- Neil Anthony Pegrum
- Nicholas Anthony Crean
- Nigel Stanley Gliksten
- Victoria Christine Sanders
- William Robert Tovey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £590k | £581k |
Common questions
Is THE CITY OF LONDON OCTOBER CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year with a small unrestricted surplus of £8,001, having generated total income of £589,901 against total expenditure of £581,385. The trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties disclosed regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Caring Family Foundation | 1 | £250k |
| THE MICHAEL UREN FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA | 1 | £20k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- LIONS CLUB OF FLEET (CIO)
- THE LONDON SOCIETY
- OCTAGON THEATRE TRUST LIMITED
- CITY OF LONDON CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION
- LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SE FOUNDATION
- LONDON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CITY OF LONDON OCTOBER CLUB | £590k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIONS CLUB OF FLEET (CIO) | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SOCIETY | £103k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| OCTAGON THEATRE TRUST LIMITED | £4.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF LONDON CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION | £330k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 105SE FOUNDATION | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |