Skinners' Charity Foundation
UK wide grants for the relief of poverty and the advancement of education, communities and heritage.
Activities & Mission
UK wide grants for the relief of poverty and the advancement of education, communities and heritage.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2025 — Sir Thomas Smythe's Poor Fund (skinners' Company) (organisation 210775)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Henry Fisher's Charity (for Preachers) (organisation 3955612)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Skinners' Benevolent Trust (organisation 4048219)
- Asset transfer in in 2024 — Lawrence Atwell's Charity (skinners' Company) (organisation 210773)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £735,347 | £2,280,116 | £2,276,263 | £23,530,598 | £823,012 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £846,948 | £49,970 | £49,629 | £25,252,938 | £797,092 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £102,473 | £1,842 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Skinners' Charity Foundation
What does Skinners' Charity Foundation do?
UK wide grants for the relief of poverty and the advancement of education, communities and heritage.
How much income did Skinners' Charity Foundation report in 2025?
Skinners' Charity Foundation reported total income of £735k and reported expenditure of £2.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Skinners' Charity Foundation?
Skinners' Charity Foundation has a program ratio of 309.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Skinners' Charity Foundation registered as a charity?
Skinners' Charity Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 2022 as charity number 1199923. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Skinners' Charity Foundation?
Skinners' Charity Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Jonathan Douglas Evans KCB DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Skinners' Charity Foundation operate?
Skinners' Charity Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Skinners' Charity Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Skinners' Charity Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199923.
Details
SKINNERS HALL
8 DOWGATE HILL
LONDON
EC4R 2SP
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- 14 May 2026
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