COLLEGE OF ARMS TRUST
The principal objects of the Charity are to provide funds for:1) the preservation and repair of the College of Arms building2) the establishment and maintenance of a Museum of Heraldry for the benefit of the public3) such other legally charitable purposes in connection with the College of Arms as the trustees and the College may determine from time-to-time
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased by £41,941 to £1,697,554, driven by a significant investment loss of £67,294 which outweighed net income from operations. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,459,806 and reports adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the trustees.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to maintain the current level of investments and to spend donated money in furthering the objectives of the Charity. This means that free reserves will be built up in order to ensure that there are sufficient funds to undertake specific projects.” — page 5
Trustees
- THE DUKE OF NORFOLK DLchair
- DAVID VINES WHITE
- EARL OF ARUNDEL HENRY MILES FITZALAN-HOWARD
- Lady Celestria Magdalen Hales
- RICHARD ANDREW FITZALAN HOWARD
- SUSAN MARY WOOD
- Sir THOMAS WOODCOCK KCVO DL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £92k | £67k |
| 31/03/2024 | £103k | £89k |
| 31/03/2023 | £103k | £77k |
| 31/03/2022 | £67k | £94k |
| 31/03/2021 | £95k | £33k |
Common questions
Is COLLEGE OF ARMS TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased by £41,941 to £1,697,554, driven by a significant investment loss of £67,294 which outweighed net income from operations. The charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £1,459,806 and reports adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainties identified by the trustees. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COLLEGE OF ARMS TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COLLEGE OF ARMS TRUST as a grant recipient include THE SCS TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, The Goldsmiths' Foundation, THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SCS TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Arts & Heritage |
| The Goldsmiths' Foundation | FY2025 | £3k | Wardens |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Advancement of the arts, culture, heritage and science |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Other Appeals |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | The City |
| THE DYERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Other Appeals |
| THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | STEM/General |
| DR RADCLIFFE'S TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |