The Merchant Taylors' Foundation
Also known as: The Merchant Taylors' Company Education Fund
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation makes grants that target education, homelessness and projects to create positive lasting change to people's lives.
Activities & Mission
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation makes grants that target education, homelessness and projects to create positive lasting change to people's lives.
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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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 | £1,645,893 | £1,832,107 | £1,762,602 | £18,690,563 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,697,878 | £1,566,113 | £1,491,841 | £18,265,094 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,472,776 | £1,370,187 | £1,304,128 | £16,910,854 | £494,421 | 0 / 56 |
| 2022 | £1,697,712 | £1,303,274 | £1,232,883 | £16,936,236 | £2,727,289 | 0 / 71 |
| 2021 | £2,889,891 | £544,577 | £521,894 | £17,742,077 | £391,372 | 0 / 157 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Merchant Taylors' Foundation
What does The Merchant Taylors' Foundation do?
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation makes grants that target education, homelessness and projects to create positive lasting change to people's lives.
How much income did The Merchant Taylors' Foundation report in 2025?
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation reported total income of £1.65m and reported expenditure of £1.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Merchant Taylors' Foundation registered as a charity?
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2015 as charity number 1161568. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Merchant Taylors' Foundation?
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Duncan Eggar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Merchant Taylors' Foundation operate?
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England.
Is The Merchant Taylors' Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Merchant Taylors' Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161568.
Details
30 THREADNEEDLE STREET
LONDON
EC2R 8JB
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Also Known As
- The Merchant Taylors' Company Education Fund
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- 30 July 2026
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