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
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 356). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £4,132,105 | £4,625,715 | £3,811,758 | £169,731,545 | £4,024,427 | 0 / 9 |
| 2024 | £4,285,746 | £14,467,231 | £13,757,729 | £166,393,695 | £3,908,522 | 0 / 25 |
| 2023 | £3,463,790 | £4,116,664 | £3,599,948 | £161,258,911 | £3,577,070 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,174,305 | £4,075,587 | £3,504,394 | £170,421,766 | £3,291,019 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,586,623 | £5,061,407 | £4,535,753 | £162,795,801 | £3,294,019 | 0 / 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.
How efficient is The Goldsmiths' Foundation?
The Goldsmiths' Foundation has a program ratio of 92.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Research charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 356 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAME LYNNE JANIE BRINDLEY. 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
GOLDSMITHS HALL
13 FOSTER LANE
LONDON
EC2V 6BN
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Also Known As
- The Goldsmiths' Company Charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated