The Plumbers Charity

Also known as: The Worshipful Company of Plumbers' Charitable and Educational Trust

Changing lives for the better by supporting plumbing education & training, promoting the 'craft of plumbing' (including provision of clean water, sanitation, public health and community welfare), and making grants to charities connected with the City of London.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Country

Ghana Nepal Philippines The Gambia Yemen

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£46,115

Latest Expenditure

£92,226

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 200.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 200.0%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£46,115	£92,226	0 / 1
2024	£47,882	£88,866	0 / 0
2023	£47,718	£67,195	0 / 0
2022	£114,480	£136,438	0 / 0
2021	£39,280	£53,074	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Plumbers Charity

What does The Plumbers Charity do?

How much income did The Plumbers Charity report in 2025?

The Plumbers Charity reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £92k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Plumbers Charity registered as a charity?

The Plumbers Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1988 as charity number 800043. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Plumbers Charity?

The Plumbers Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN LAMBERT HODKINSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Plumbers Charity operate?

The Plumbers Charity operates across 6 areas, including Ghana, Nepal, Philippines and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Plumbers Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Plumbers Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800043.