THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF BUILDERS' MERCHANTS CHARITABLE FUND
The Charity makes charitable grants to support worthy causes in the builders merchants industry and the City of London, and to other charities with which the Company has a connection, particularly those craft-related.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds substantial unrestricted and restricted reserves totaling £3,066,793, which the trustees consider capable of supporting activities for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net income of £120,773 for the year, supported by donations and investment gains, while maintaining a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the reporting period, the charity paid a management charge of £4,750 (2024: £4,750) to the Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants, a related company. The charity received donations from members of The Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants totalling £45,956 (2024: £51,174)” — page 19
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/02/2019)
Trustees
- Andrew Brian Williamson
- Howard Robert Grant
- Lucia Di Stazio
- Philippa Anne Joan Latham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £89k | £148k |
| 30/09/2024 | £108k | £142k |
| 30/09/2023 | £97k | £122k |
| 30/09/2022 | £94k | £96k |
| 30/09/2021 | £94k | £96k |
Common questions
Is THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF BUILDERS' MERCHANTS CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds substantial unrestricted and restricted reserves totaling £3,066,793, which the trustees consider capable of supporting activities for the foreseeable future. The charity reported a net income of £120,773 for the year, supported by donations and investment gains, while maintaining a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.