Drapers Charitable Fund
Improving the quality of life and expectations of people and their communities, particularly those disadvantaged or socially excluded by funding organisations in the fields of education and social welfare, particularly in Greater London. Promotes the Company's textile heritage, maintains its traditional support for the City of London and its historical connections in Northern Ireland.
Activities & Mission
Improving the quality of life and expectations of people and their communities, particularly those disadvantaged or socially excluded by funding organisations in the fields of education and social welfare, particularly in Greater London. Promotes the Company's textile heritage, maintains its traditional support for the City of London and its historical connections in Northern Ireland.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 369). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,685,027 | £2,753,812 | £2,753,812 | £87,186,809 | £1,131,772 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,642,599 | £2,830,119 | £2,830,119 | £80,706,369 | £1,218,205 | 2 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,614,387 | £2,881,927 | £2,881,927 | £76,599,012 | £1,116,095 | 2 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,783,222 | £2,505,763 | £2,505,763 | £78,924,755 | £1,404,373 | 2 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,895,080 | £2,227,797 | £2,227,797 | £79,715,951 | £1,197,849 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Drapers Charitable Fund
What does Drapers Charitable Fund do?
Improving the quality of life and expectations of people and their communities, particularly those disadvantaged or socially excluded by funding organisations in the fields of education and social welfare, particularly in Greater London. Promotes the Company's textile heritage, maintains its traditional support for the City of London and its historical connections in Northern Ireland.
How much income did Drapers Charitable Fund report in 2025?
Drapers Charitable Fund reported total income of £2.69m and reported expenditure of £2.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Drapers Charitable Fund?
Drapers Charitable Fund has a program ratio of 98.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 369 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Drapers Charitable Fund registered as a charity?
Drapers Charitable Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 February 1967 as charity number 251403. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Drapers Charitable Fund?
Drapers Charitable Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Drapers Charitable Fund operate?
Drapers Charitable Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Drapers Charitable Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Drapers Charitable Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251403.
Details
DRAPERS HALL
THROGMORTON AVENUE
LONDON
EC2N 2DQ
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