THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST OF THE COMPANY OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT MAKERS
The relief of any necessitous person who is or has been and liveryman of the company who is a widow, orphan or dependent of an deceased liveryman or freemanThe making of grants, donation or subscriptions to any charitable organisatin having as its objects The promotion of education and training in the field of science and technologyAny other charitable purpose
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £6,669,387 at 30 September 2025, which the trustees confirmed were maintained at a level to satisfy the charity's reserves policy. The charity reported a net expenditure of £102,374 for the year, largely driven by a provision for unrealised loss on legacy properties, but holds significant investment assets valued at £5,469,833.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the reserves of the Charity, at a level that will provide sufficient funds by way of investment income, to cover support costs as well as provide for bursaries and awards for the following 12 months” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2024)
Trustees
- Charles John Arthur Holroydchair
- Christopfer John Sawyer
- James Charles Webster
- James Sinclair Popper
- Jane Fishwick
- Prof. Stephen Anthony Peter O'Connor
- Simon John Flower
- Susan Frances John
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £156k | £505k |
| 30/09/2024 | £3.4m | £173k |
| 30/09/2023 | £129k | £143k |
| 30/09/2022 | £155k | £158k |
| 30/09/2021 | £94k | £94k |
Common questions
Is THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST OF THE COMPANY OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT MAKERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves were £6,669,387 at 30 September 2025, which the trustees confirmed were maintained at a level to satisfy the charity's reserves policy. The charity reported a net expenditure of £102,374 for the year, largely driven by a provision for unrealised loss on legacy properties, but holds significant investment assets valued at £5,469,833. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Lewis Brownlee (Chichester) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST OF THE COMPANY OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT MAKERS | £156k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLAISTERERS CHARITABLE TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WORSHIPFUL SOCIETY OF APOTHECARIES GENERAL CHARITY LIMITED | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | £7.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE TOBACCO PIPE MAKERS AND TOBACCO TRADE BENEVOLENT FUND | £333k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |