The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity
Also known as: Christopher Boone's Charity (merchant Taylors' Company)
Provide almshouse accommodation, to give assistance to the elderly of Lewisham
Activities & Mission
Provide almshouse accommodation, to give assistance to the elderly of Lewisham
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £1,954,716 | £1,509,424 | £724,951 | £46,165,863 | £500,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,959,607 | £1,429,471 | £675,081 | £44,488,597 | £500,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,892,486 | £1,717,626 | £840,273 | £44,936,863 | £500,000 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,711,293 | £1,328,637 | £531,608 | £46,602,722 | £6,507,614 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £979,674 | £413,615 | £194,651 | £45,791,257 | £6,561,223 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity
What does The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity do?
Provide almshouse accommodation, to give assistance to the elderly of Lewisham
How much income did The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity report in 2025?
The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity reported total income of £1.95m and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity?
The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity has a program ratio of 4.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity registered as a charity?
The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1963 as charity number 214262. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity?
The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity operate?
The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity operates across 2 areas: Greenwich and Lewisham.
Is The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Merchant Taylors' Boone's Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 214262.
Details
30 THREADNEEDLE STREET
LONDON
EC2R 8JB
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Also Known As
- Christopher Boone's Charity (merchant Taylors' Company)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated