FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST
A grant-giving trust which supports charitable organisations, predominantly operating in and around the City of London. The Trust continues to offer support to a number of longstanding beneficiaries in the advancement of education and the prevention and relief of hardship. Other multi-year grants awarded are in the fields of food & nutrition, mental health and education in prisons.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Trust is financially independent of its Corporate Trustee, with unrestricted reserves of £2,857k and total funds of £33,915k. The auditor confirmed the appropriateness of the going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. The Trust spent £3,369k on charitable activities in 2025, funded by investment income and the sale of expendable endowment assets.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust’s Reserves Policy states that: The balance on the Charity’s general (i.e., unrestricted, undesignated) funds should be set at 15% ±2% of anticipated income for the year.”
“Payment of administration charges to the Fishmongers’ Company were £50k (2024: £50k).” — page 35
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Fred Stroyan — Chair of the Fish & Fisheries Committee
- Andrew Wallace — Fisheries Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/08/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (15/05/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2014)
- Received assets from another charity (28/01/2014)
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.3m | £3.7m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.3m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.6m | £3.4m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.3m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Trust is financially independent of its Corporate Trustee, with unrestricted reserves of £2,857k and total funds of £33,915k. The auditor confirmed the appropriateness of the going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. The Trust spent £3,369k on charitable activities in 2025, funded by investment income and the sale of expendable endowment assets. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Buzzacott Audit LLP.
Who funds FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include SUICIDE & CO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUICIDE & CO | FY2024 | £30k | Counselling (Greater London) |
| SUICIDE & CO | FY2024 | £7k | Counselling (Greater London) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ICTHIUS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £548k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FISHMONGERS' COMPANY'S FISHERIES CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.0m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ICTHIUS CHARITABLE TRUST | £569k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| QUEENBOROUGH FISHERY TRUST | £199k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MAN GROUP PLC CHARITABLE TRUST | £334k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST | £780k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |