THE GROCERS' CHARITY
Latest income
£868k
Latest spending
£1.8m
Registered
1968
Accounts read
FY2023
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased slightly to £34,474,690, with unrestricted reserves standing at £324,480. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient assets to continue fulfilling its obligations for the long term and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: no requirement for reserves in the normal sense (held: £324k)
“As a grant-making body that provides neither services nor materials and has no long-term grant commitments to which it is legally bound, the Charity has no requirement for reserves in the normal sense.” — page 8
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity awarded £175,000 in the financial year to Oundle School's bursary program. Oundle's Governing Body consists of seventeen members, including eight Governors nominated by the Court of the Grocers' Company.
“The Charity awarded £175,000 in the financial year (2022- £150,000) to Oundle School's bursary program. The Grocers' Company has been supporting the School since its foundation. Oundle's Governing Body consists of seventeen members, including eight Governors nominated by the Court of the Grocers' Company.” — page 29
“The Charity made a £5,000 grant to the Wiltshire Bobby Trust. Mr Colthurst, a Director of the Grocers' Trust Company Limited which is the Trustee of the Grocers' Charity, is also a Trustee of the Wiltshire Bobby Trust.” — page 29
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity made a £5,000 grant to the Wiltshire Bobby Trust. Mr Colthurst, a Director of the Trustee, is also a Trustee of the Wiltshire Bobby Trust.
“The Charity awarded £175,000 in the financial year (2022- £150,000) to Oundle School's bursary program. The Grocers' Company has been supporting the School since its foundation. Oundle's Governing Body consists of seventeen members, including eight Governors nominated by the Court of the Grocers' Company.” — page 29
“The Charity made a £5,000 grant to the Wiltshire Bobby Trust. Mr Colthurst, a Director of the Grocers' Trust Company Limited which is the Trustee of the Grocers' Charity, is also a Trustee of the Wiltshire Bobby Trust.” — page 29
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity made a £5,000 grant to the Mansion House Scholarship Scheme. Sir Charles Bowman, a Director of the Trustee, is also a Trustee of the Scheme.
“The Charity awarded £175,000 in the financial year (2022- £150,000) to Oundle School's bursary program. The Grocers' Company has been supporting the School since its foundation. Oundle's Governing Body consists of seventeen members, including eight Governors nominated by the Court of the Grocers' Company.” — page 29
“The Charity made a £5,000 grant to the Wiltshire Bobby Trust. Mr Colthurst, a Director of the Grocers' Trust Company Limited which is the Trustee of the Grocers' Charity, is also a Trustee of the Wiltshire Bobby Trust.” — page 29
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Charity awarded £20,029 to City of London School for Boys. Mr Thomson, Master of the Company, is a Governor at the School.
“The Charity awarded £175,000 in the financial year (2022- £150,000) to Oundle School's bursary program. The Grocers' Company has been supporting the School since its foundation. Oundle's Governing Body consists of seventeen members, including eight Governors nominated by the Court of the Grocers' Company.” — page 29
“The Charity made a £5,000 grant to the Wiltshire Bobby Trust. Mr Colthurst, a Director of the Grocers' Trust Company Limited which is the Trustee of the Grocers' Charity, is also a Trustee of the Wiltshire Bobby Trust.” — page 29
Per its FY2023 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Total income
£868k
Total spending
£1.8m
Cost of raising funds
£143k
Reserves (reported)
£904k
Employees
1
Trustees
- GROCERS' TRUST COMPANY LIMITED (THE)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £868k | £1.8m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.0m | £1.2m |
| 31/07/2021 | £6.8m | £967k |
Common questions
Is THE GROCERS' CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that total net assets increased slightly to £34,474,690, with unrestricted reserves standing at £324,480. The trustees confirm that the charity has sufficient assets to continue fulfilling its obligations for the long term and identified no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Buzzacott LLP.
Who funds THE GROCERS' CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE GROCERS' CHARITY as a grant recipient include JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIGAN WEST.
Known funders
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARDEOLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £150k |