Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust
- the maintenance, improvement and support of Merchant Taylors' School;- the benefit of the said school or of all or any of the pupils attending the said school in any manner which is exclusively charitable;- the founding or support of schools of learning generally;- the advancement of education generally
Activities & Mission
- the maintenance, improvement and support of Merchant Taylors' School;- the benefit of the said school or of all or any of the pupils attending the said school in any manner which is exclusively charitable;- the founding or support of schools of learning generally;- the advancement of education generally
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 47% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £360,182 | £480,905 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £35,557,000 | £32,750,000 | £31,936,000 | £63,031,000 | £63,031,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £32,621,000 | £30,606,000 | £29,936,000 | £60,952,000 | £60,952,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £31,359,000 | £28,642,000 | £28,234,000 | £60,755,000 | £60,755,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £29,532,523 | £27,766,355 | £27,225,465 | £54,994,600 | £54,954,600 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust
What does Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust do?
- the maintenance, improvement and support of Merchant Taylors' School;- the benefit of the said school or of all or any of the pupils attending the said school in any manner which is exclusively charitable;- the founding or support of schools of learning generally;- the advancement of education generally
How much income did Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust report in 2024?
Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust reported total income of £360k and reported expenditure of £481k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust?
Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust has a program ratio of 89.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust registered as a charity?
Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 1967 as charity number 310018. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust?
Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust operate?
Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Merchant Taylors' Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310018.
Details
Merchant Taylors Hall
30 Threadneedle Street
LONDON
EC2R 8JB
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- 14 May 2026
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