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The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers

The relief of any necessitous person who is or has been and liveryman of the company who is a widow, orphan or dependent of an deceased liveryman or freemanThe making of grants, donation or subscriptions to any charitable organisatin having as its objects The promotion of education and training in the field of science and technologyAny other charitable purpose

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Activities & Mission

The relief of any necessitous person who is or has been and liveryman of the company who is a widow, orphan or dependent of an deceased liveryman or freemanThe making of grants, donation or subscriptions to any charitable organisatin having as its objects The promotion of education and training in the field of science and technologyAny other charitable purpose

Grants

The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£505,423
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes and education and training

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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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£156,278
Latest Expenditure
£505,423

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 4.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 89.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 15.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,295,815
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £141,142
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £153,994
Raising Funds £18,596
Governance £7,500
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£156,278
£505,4230 / 0
2024
£3,436,957
£172,590£153,994£6,842,439£6,778,6071 / 0
2023
£129,055
£143,2260 / 0
2022
£154,955
£158,1530 / 0
2021
£93,820
£94,3960 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers

What does The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers do?

The relief of any necessitous person who is or has been and liveryman of the company who is a widow, orphan or dependent of an deceased liveryman or freemanThe making of grants, donation or subscriptions to any charitable organisatin having as its objects The promotion of education and training in the field of science and technologyAny other charitable purpose

How much income did The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers report in 2025?

The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers reported total income of £156k and reported expenditure of £505k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers?

The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers has a program ratio of 4.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers registered as a charity?

The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 1963 as charity number 221332. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers?

The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles John Arthur Holroyd. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers operate?

The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers operates across 3 areas: Scotland, City Of London and Southwark.

Is The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers a registered charity?

Yes — The Charitable And Educational Trust Of The Company Of Scientific Instrument Makers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 221332.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
5 February 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
221332
Charity Number
221332

Trustees

Charles John Arthur Holroyd Chair
Christopfer John Sawyer
James Charles Webster
James Sinclair Popper
Prof. Stephen Anthony Peter O'Connor
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon John Flower
Susan Frances John

Sectors & Classifications

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