The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust
1: TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION UNDER THE AGE OF 25 BY TRAVEL2: TO ADVANCE THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WOOL TEXTILE INDUSTRY, SHEEP FARMERS, AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE REGION3: TO DO WHATEVER THE TRUSTEES DEEM FIT
Activities & Mission
1: TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION UNDER THE AGE OF 25 BY TRAVEL2: TO ADVANCE THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WOOL TEXTILE INDUSTRY, SHEEP FARMERS, AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE REGION3: TO DO WHATEVER THE TRUSTEES DEEM FIT
Grants
The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £24,575
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- other charitable purposes
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £29,682 | £24,575 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £21,687 | £18,195 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £20,998 | £20,968 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £17,936 | £4,483 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £18,560 | £7,397 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust
What does The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust do?
1: TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION UNDER THE AGE OF 25 BY TRAVEL2: TO ADVANCE THE FURTHERANCE OF THE WOOL TEXTILE INDUSTRY, SHEEP FARMERS, AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WOOL INDUSTRY IN THE YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE REGION3: TO DO WHATEVER THE TRUSTEES DEEM FIT
How much income did The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £25k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 December 2003 as charity number 1101121. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust?
The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Charles Slade Hall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust operate?
The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Company Of The Merchants Of The Staple Of England Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101121.
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Data & trust
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- 2 November 2026
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