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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
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.
How efficient is The Merchant Taylors' Foundation?
The Merchant Taylors' Foundation has a program ratio of 107.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated