THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST
Makes donations, almost exclusively in England, and in particular London, solely to registered charities or registered Community Amateur Sports Clubs. General applications are welcomed from these institutions who have an annual income less than -ú1 million, or whose beneficiaries reside in Peckham or Hammersmith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £2,405,717 at the year end, with unrestricted and expendable endowment funds available to cover operations. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months, supported by significant reserves built up to cover years with lower donations. The charity is not reliant on investment income for its commitments and maintains a cash balance to ensure liquidity.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustee reviewed its medium term cashflow and reserves during the year and determined that annual benefactions can be increased by 3% year on year, significant reserves having been built up in the Charity to cover years when it would not receive donations from the Girdlers Company.” — page 15
“The new 700 fund also received donations from members this year totaling £147,580.”
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/09/2025 | £447k | £1.1m |
| 29/09/2024 | £104k | £943k |
| 29/09/2023 | £121k | £976k |
| 29/09/2022 | £140k | £959k |
| 29/09/2021 | £146k | £861k |
Common questions
Is THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total funds of £2,405,717 at the year end, with unrestricted and expendable endowment funds available to cover operations. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months, supported by significant reserves built up to cover years with lower donations. The charity is not reliant on investment income for its commitments and maintains a cash balance to ensure liquidity. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| M B FOUNDATION (ALSO KNOWN AS MOSSAD HORAV MOSHE ARYEH HALEVY) | 1 | £260k |
| NER FOUNDATION | 1 | £144k |
| BROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £124k |
| SAMJO LIMITED | 1 | £111k |
| THE MURIEL AND GERSHON COREN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| BORBAT LIMITED | 1 | £78k |
| B K CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| LONIA LIMITED | 1 | £69k |
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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 GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | £447k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF NEEDLEMAKERS CHARITABLE FUND | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SWIRE 2765 | £2.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ODIHAM CONSOLIDATED CHARITIES | £432k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| UK GIVES LTD | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GALE FAMILY CHARITY TRUST | £850k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |