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The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust

Supports the sustainable advancement of UK's seafood industry, freshwater and marine fish and their habitats. Under these programme areas, the Trust funds projects, grants, early-career sponsorship, research and convening. As part of the Fish Trade programme, the Trust supports work at Billingsgate Market concerned with quality, hygiene and inspection, and supports the Master Fishmonger Standard.

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Activities & Mission

Supports the sustainable advancement of UK's seafood industry, freshwater and marine fish and their habitats. Under these programme areas, the Trust funds projects, grants, early-career sponsorship, research and convening. As part of the Fish Trade programme, the Trust supports work at Billingsgate Market concerned with quality, hygiene and inspection, and supports the Master Fishmonger Standard.

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
£2,023,240
Latest Expenditure
£1,722,174

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,805,390
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £217,850
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,694,076
Raising Funds £28,098
Governance £9,500
Grants to Institutions £1,272,008
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
£2,023,240
£1,722,174£1,694,076£4,805,839£306,9944 / 0
2024
£1,114,786
£1,679,570£1,650,196£4,356,514£04 / 0
2023
£1,628,198
£1,604,249£1,575,539£4,869,372£547,0494 / 0
2022
£2,935,000
£1,510,000£1,478,000£4,656,000£503,0005 / 0
2021
£1,107,623
£1,293,941£1,261,172£4,416,134£3,941,0595 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust

What does The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust do?

Supports the sustainable advancement of UK's seafood industry, freshwater and marine fish and their habitats. Under these programme areas, the Trust funds projects, grants, early-career sponsorship, research and convening. As part of the Fish Trade programme, the Trust supports work at Billingsgate Market concerned with quality, hygiene and inspection, and supports the Master Fishmonger Standard.

How much income did The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust report in 2025?

The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust reported total income of £2.02m and reported expenditure of £1.72m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1982 as charity number 284888. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust?

The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust operate?

The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Fishmongers' Company's Fisheries Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284888.

Details

Address
FISHMONGERS CO
FISHMONGERS HALL
LONDON BRIDGE
LONDON
EC4R 9EL
Registration Date
19 July 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284888
Charity Number
284888

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Trustees

The Fishmongers' Company

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