THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CUTLERS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
The relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion; the equipping of hospices with cutlery; and other purposes beneficial to the community. Preference is given to charities that serve London, especially those that benefit deprived inner London boroughs.Grants are not normally awarded to charities that attract national support, or those outside the UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,430,670, which are largely represented by an investment portfolio valued at £3,261,231. The Trustees report that sufficient income was received to meet all recurrent commitments, and the charity achieved a net surplus of £30,558 for the year. The reserves policy is to maintain the real value of the portfolio over time, supported by a long-term goal of securing financial stability in perpetuity.
What the accounts disclose
“Investment Income 87,827” — page 13
“With the value of the investment portfolio may fluctuate, over time the policy on reserves is to see them maintain their real value.” — page 11
“The operations of the charity are integrally linked to those of the Company, and the charity is fundamentally reliant upon the continued support of the Company to maintain its on-going existence. The Company’s Hall provides a central venue for all Trustee meetings and is the administrative headquarters of the charity. All the operational costs incurred by the Fund are either paid for directly or recharged to the charity by the Company.” — page 9
“Donations from the Company are now based on a formula linked to its own investment income and fell slightly to £39,411 in 2024/25.” — page 10
“The operations of the charity are integrally linked to those of the Company, and the charity is fundamentally reliant upon the continued support of the Company to maintain its on-going existence. The Company’s Hall provides a central venue for all Trustee meetings and is the administrative headquarters of the charity. All the operational costs incurred by the Fund are either paid for directly or recharged to the charity by the Company.” — page 9
“Donations from the Company are now based on a formula linked to its own investment income and fell slightly to £39,411 in 2024/25.” — page 10
“The operations of the charity are integrally linked to those of the Company, and the charity is fundamentally reliant upon the continued support of the Company to maintain its on-going existence. The Company’s Hall provides a central venue for all Trustee meetings and is the administrative headquarters of the charity. All the operational costs incurred by the Fund are either paid for directly or recharged to the charity by the Company.” — page 9
“Donations from the Company are now based on a formula linked to its own investment income and fell slightly to £39,411 in 2024/25.” — page 10
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/07/2024)
Trustees
- Christopher Charles Fisherchair
- Christine Brown
- David Iain Rawlinson
- Nicholas John Burger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £175k | £170k |
| 30/06/2024 | £433k | £161k |
| 30/06/2023 | £145k | £136k |
| 30/06/2022 | £159k | £99k |
| 30/06/2021 | £143k | £133k |
Common questions
Is THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CUTLERS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £3,430,670, which are largely represented by an investment portfolio valued at £3,261,231. The Trustees report that sufficient income was received to meet all recurrent commitments, and the charity achieved a net surplus of £30,558 for the year. The reserves policy is to maintain the real value of the portfolio over time, supported by a long-term goal of securing financial stability in perpetuity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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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 WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF CUTLERS GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND | £175k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BARBERS' COMPANY GENERAL CHARITIES | £303k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WORSHIPFUL SOCIETY OF APOTHECARIES GENERAL CHARITY LIMITED | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CUTLERS' HALL PRESERVATION TRUST LIMITED | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Worshipful Company of Turners Charitable Trust | £185k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |