Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2
Also known as: Charities Administered by the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers, Tallow Chandlers Company Benevolent Fund, Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund
The Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund supports charities and other organisations having charitable purposes, principally those which the Tallow Chandlers' Company has historical trade connections and those which have links to the City of London and Greater London and those in which Members are actively involved - including youth clubs, education, hospices, and the disabled/disadvantaged.
Activities & Mission
The Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund supports charities and other organisations having charitable purposes, principally those which the Tallow Chandlers' Company has historical trade connections and those which have links to the City of London and Greater London and those in which Members are actively involved - including youth clubs, education, hospices, and the disabled/disadvantaged.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% 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
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 | £772,574 | £598,851 | £526,808 | £11,514,386 | £11,514,386 | 0 / 3 |
| 2024 | £756,848 | £1,097,258 | £1,007,738 | £12,022,892 | £12,022,892 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £913,320 | £618,657 | £548,522 | £11,404,162 | £11,404,162 | 0 / 30 |
| 2022 | £1,030,809 | £1,064,083 | £996,326 | £12,421,138 | £12,421,137 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £704,233 | £498,378 | £466,165 | £11,486,996 | £11,486,996 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2
What does Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 do?
The Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund supports charities and other organisations having charitable purposes, principally those which the Tallow Chandlers' Company has historical trade connections and those which have links to the City of London and Greater London and those in which Members are actively involved - including youth clubs, education, hospices, and the disabled/disadvantaged.
How much income did Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 report in 2025?
Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 reported total income of £773k and reported expenditure of £599k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2?
Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 has a program ratio of 68.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 registered as a charity?
Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 1966 as charity number 246255. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2?
Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 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 Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 operate?
Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 operates in City Of London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 a registered charity?
Yes — Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 246255.
Details
TALLOW CHANDLERS HALL
4 DOWGATE HILL
LONDON
EC4R 2SH
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Also Known As
- Charities Administered by the Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers
- Tallow Chandlers Company Benevolent Fund
- Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated