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 Charity's principal aim is to provide relevant, focused support and giving for the benefit of disadvantaged young people mainly in the Greater London area, to encourage them to succeed in life. This support is primarily provided through education. It supports charities and charitable organisations that provide public benefit by providing donations, bursaries, and scholarships.
Activities & Mission
The Charity's principal aim is to provide relevant, focused support and giving for the benefit of disadvantaged young people mainly in the Greater London area, to encourage them to succeed in life. This support is primarily provided through education. It supports charities and charitable organisations that provide public benefit by providing donations, bursaries, and scholarships.
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 32% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 364). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £720,761 | £612,970 | £539,852 | £13,679,940 | £13,679,940 | 0 / 40 |
| 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 |
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 Charity's principal aim is to provide relevant, focused support and giving for the benefit of disadvantaged young people mainly in the Greater London area, to encourage them to succeed in life. This support is primarily provided through education. It supports charities and charitable organisations that provide public benefit by providing donations, bursaries, and scholarships.
How much income did Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 report in 2026?
Tallow Chandlers Benevolent Fund No 2 reported total income of £721k and reported expenditure of £613k for the financial year ending 2026, 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 74.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 364 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
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated