The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund
Also known as: Waterman's Sunday Ferry Charity, The Company's Poors Fund and Related Charities
Grants to poor and needy Watermen and/or Lightermen of the River Thames and assistance to their widows.
Activities & Mission
Grants to poor and needy Watermen and/or Lightermen of the River Thames and assistance to their widows.
Grants
The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £8,465
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- elderly people
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
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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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 | £19,651 | £8,465 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £19,464 | £59,992 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £17,309 | £12,554 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,712 | £11,753 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £14,829 | £10,914 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund
What does The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund do?
Grants to poor and needy Watermen and/or Lightermen of the River Thames and assistance to their widows.
How much income did The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund report in 2025?
The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund reported total income of £20k and reported expenditure of £8k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund registered as a charity?
The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 1963 as charity number 231320. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund?
The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir David Hugh Wootton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund operate?
The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Company Of Watermen And Lightermen Of The River Thames Poors Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 231320.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Waterman's Sunday Ferry Charity
- The Company's Poors Fund and Related Charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated