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The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust

Also known as: The Company of Arts Scholars, Dealers and Collectors Charitable Trust, The Guild of Arts Scholars, Dealers and Collectors Charitable Trust

The Charitable Trust is the charity partner of The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars, a City of London Livery Company. It provides grants and awards in the areas of fine and decorative arts, antiques and antiquities, and also arts education, restoration and conservation. In addition it supports the charitable initiatives of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London.

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Activities & Mission

The Charitable Trust is the charity partner of The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars, a City of London Livery Company. It provides grants and awards in the areas of fine and decorative arts, antiques and antiquities, and also arts education, restoration and conservation. In addition it supports the charitable initiatives of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London.

Grants

The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2025)
£286,129
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts, culture, heritage, or science, the environment, conservation, or heritage and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

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
£253,072
Latest Expenditure
£286,129

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 113.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£253,072
£286,1290 / 16
2024
£280,661
£277,1500 / 12
2023
£181,461
£234,9520 / 20
2022
£177,354
£263,9850 / 10
2021
£178,197
£118,2600 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust

What does The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust do?

The Charitable Trust is the charity partner of The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars, a City of London Livery Company. It provides grants and awards in the areas of fine and decorative arts, antiques and antiquities, and also arts education, restoration and conservation. In addition it supports the charitable initiatives of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London.

How much income did The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust reported total income of £253k and reported expenditure of £286k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2007 as charity number 1121954. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust?

The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is HILLARY BAUER OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust operate?

The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Company Of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121954.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 December 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4034454
Charity Number
1121954

Trustees

HILLARY BAUER OBE Chair
Anthony Willenbruch
Christina Mary Theresa Munday
Georgina Emily Gough
PAUL VINEY
Wendy Valentine Philips

Also Known As

  • The Company of Arts Scholars, Dealers and Collectors Charitable Trust
  • The Guild of Arts Scholars, Dealers and Collectors Charitable Trust

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