The Shipwrights Charitable Fund
The Shipwrights Company Charitable fund is constituted under the Deeds of Trust of 30 April 1948 and 22 December 1970, and is a registered charity, number 262043. Under the terms of reference laid down by the Court in 2002 donations are directed towards Maritime Projects, the City of London and "Ministering Authorities", with an emphasis on support for young people.
Activities & Mission
The Shipwrights Company Charitable fund is constituted under the Deeds of Trust of 30 April 1948 and 22 December 1970, and is a registered charity, number 262043. Under the terms of reference laid down by the Court in 2002 donations are directed towards Maritime Projects, the City of London and "Ministering Authorities", with an emphasis on support for young people.
Grants
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £712,187
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, amateur sport, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and armed forces or emergency service efficiency
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 680). How is this calculated?
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £851,187 | £865,055 | £861,512 | £6,525,125 | £6,508,228 | 4 / 125 |
| 2024 | £431,064 | £397,422 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2023 | £373,927 | £378,160 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £412,735 | £456,302 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2021 | £464,242 | £410,197 | 0 / 45 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Shipwrights Charitable Fund
What does The Shipwrights Charitable Fund do?
The Shipwrights Company Charitable fund is constituted under the Deeds of Trust of 30 April 1948 and 22 December 1970, and is a registered charity, number 262043. Under the terms of reference laid down by the Court in 2002 donations are directed towards Maritime Projects, the City of London and "Ministering Authorities", with an emphasis on support for young people.
How much income did The Shipwrights Charitable Fund report in 2025?
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund reported total income of £851k and reported expenditure of £865k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Shipwrights Charitable Fund?
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund has a program ratio of 101.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 680 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Shipwrights Charitable Fund registered as a charity?
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 1971 as charity number 262043. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs The Shipwrights Charitable Fund?
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir George Michael Zambellas GCB DSC DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shipwrights Charitable Fund operate?
The Shipwrights Charitable Fund operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Shipwrights Charitable Fund a registered charity?
Yes — The Shipwrights Charitable Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262043.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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