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The Goldsmiths' Foundation

Also known as: The Goldsmiths' Company Charity

1, The advancement of technical & vocational education by supporting development of creative, design, craft, & scientific skills in goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery, & allied trades; 2. The advancement of technical & vocational education & development of skills in the creative industries; 3. The advancement of other charitable purposes particularly in the City of London

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Activities & Mission

1, The advancement of technical & vocational education by supporting development of creative, design, craft, & scientific skills in goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery, & allied trades; 2. The advancement of technical & vocational education & development of skills in the creative industries; 3. The advancement of other charitable purposes particularly in the City of London

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,132,105
Latest Expenditure
£4,625,715

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 20.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £76,619
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £4,054,682
Other Income £804

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,811,758
Raising Funds £813,957
Governance £148,474
Grants to Institutions £3,293,017
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,132,105
£4,625,715£3,811,758£169,731,545£4,024,4270 / 9
2024
£4,285,746
£14,467,231£13,757,729£166,393,695£3,908,5220 / 25
2023
£3,463,790
£4,116,664£3,599,948£161,258,911£3,577,0700 / 0
2022
£3,174,305
£4,075,587£3,504,394£170,421,766£3,291,0190 / 0
2021
£3,586,623
£5,061,407£4,535,753£162,795,801£3,294,0190 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Goldsmiths' Foundation

What does The Goldsmiths' Foundation do?

1, The advancement of technical & vocational education by supporting development of creative, design, craft, & scientific skills in goldsmithing, silversmithing, jewellery, & allied trades; 2. The advancement of technical & vocational education & development of skills in the creative industries; 3. The advancement of other charitable purposes particularly in the City of London

How much income did The Goldsmiths' Foundation report in 2025?

The Goldsmiths' Foundation reported total income of £4.13m and reported expenditure of £4.63m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Goldsmiths' Foundation registered as a charity?

The Goldsmiths' Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2017 as charity number 1175593. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Goldsmiths' Foundation?

The Goldsmiths' Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL CHARLES TERRELL PRIDEAUX. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Goldsmiths' Foundation operate?

The Goldsmiths' Foundation operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Goldsmiths' Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Goldsmiths' Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175593.

Details

Address
WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GOLDSMITHS
GOLDSMITHS HALL
13 FOSTER LANE
LONDON
EC2V 6BN
Registration Date
7 November 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5108209
Charity Number
1175593

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Trustees

MICHAEL CHARLES TERRELL PRIDEAUX Chair
Blondel Bernadette Rosceilia Cluff
Diane Elizabeth Lees
Also governs 1 other charity
Emma Katherine Himsworth
Karin Paynter
Philip Saunders
Robert Aidan Roche Hayes
Wadham Nicholas Neston Diggle

Also Known As

  • The Goldsmiths' Company Charity

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30 July 2026
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