The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust
The charity supports the Building Crafts College through an annual grant and also makes grants to other charities and individuals within the building craft.
Activities & Mission
The charity supports the Building Crafts College through an annual grant and also makes grants to other charities and individuals within the building craft.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 14% of UK Arts 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 | £1,975,170 | £1,822,976 | £1,445,020 | £43,362,981 | £251,644 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,093,772 | £2,100,356 | £1,756,872 | £42,025,280 | £2,515 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,771,309 | £1,930,949 | £1,568,814 | £37,324,617 | £30,181 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,428,189 | £1,739,650 | £1,472,497 | £34,715,472 | £251,835 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,184,786 | £1,555,069 | £1,331,482 | £35,987,996 | £552,784 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust
What does The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust do?
The charity supports the Building Crafts College through an annual grant and also makes grants to other charities and individuals within the building craft.
How much income did The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust reported total income of £1.98m and reported expenditure of £1.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust?
The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust has a program ratio of 73.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 February 1979 as charity number 276996. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust?
The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL ROBERT MATHEWS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust operate?
The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Carpenters Company Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276996.
Details
1 THROGMORTON AVENUE
LONDON
EC2N 2JJ
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