Stewards Company LTD
THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO ACT AS OWNER OR AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROPERTIES, MAINLY USED AS PLACES OF WORSHIP AND SITUATED EITHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS AND TO ACT AS ADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEE OF A NUMBER OF CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE TRUSTS INCLUDING THE J.W. LAING TRUST AND THE J.W. LAING BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST.
Activities & Mission
THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO ACT AS OWNER OR AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROPERTIES, MAINLY USED AS PLACES OF WORSHIP AND SITUATED EITHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS AND TO ACT AS ADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEE OF A NUMBER OF CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE TRUSTS INCLUDING THE J.W. LAING TRUST AND THE J.W. LAING BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST.
Grants
Stewards Company LTD is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £6,598,078
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 731). How is this calculated?
Higher than 37% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Education 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 | £4,933,920 | £7,370,059 | £7,166,432 | £181,567,711 | £2,768,786 | 5 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,976,815 | £8,205,913 | £7,948,069 | £169,050,529 | £2,720,842 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,648,985 | £7,099,246 | £6,838,998 | £158,477,986 | £3,287,603 | 5 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,797,636 | £6,606,528 | £6,241,764 | £151,949,927 | £2,813,415 | 5 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,649,635 | £6,141,257 | £5,838,398 | £168,511,893 | £3,201,165 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Stewards Company LTD
What does Stewards Company LTD do?
THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY ARE TO ACT AS OWNER OR AS CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE OF VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROPERTIES, MAINLY USED AS PLACES OF WORSHIP AND SITUATED EITHER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR OVERSEAS AND TO ACT AS ADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEE OF A NUMBER OF CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE TRUSTS INCLUDING THE J.W. LAING TRUST AND THE J.W. LAING BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST.
How much income did Stewards Company LTD report in 2025?
Stewards Company LTD reported total income of £4.93m and reported expenditure of £7.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Stewards Company LTD?
Stewards Company LTD has a program ratio of 145.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 731 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Stewards Company LTD registered as a charity?
Stewards Company LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 January 1965 as charity number 234558. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Stewards Company LTD?
Stewards Company LTD is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen James Shaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Stewards Company LTD operate?
Stewards Company LTD operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Stewards Company LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Stewards Company LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 234558.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated