CHARITABLE OBJECTS: The Company Charity’s objects are as follows: The relief of poverty in the Greater London Area, including the relief of poor members of the Goldsmiths’ Company and poor members of the goldsmiths’ trade; The advancement of education; Any other charitable purposes. Please note that we have recently updated our guidelines and as such, charities and applications which would have been considered previously may now be outside the scope of the Company’s giving. To ensure time is not wasted, please read the guidelines very carefully and complete the eligibility test before applying. The Company reviews its policy regularly and will update guidance as and when it does so, on this website. Please check back regularly in order to keep up to date. We do not fund the following: Individuals Overseas charities and projects taking place and/or benefiting people outside the UK Medical research Animal welfare Individual housing associations and tenant organisations Endowment schemes Individual churches, for maintenance of the fabric Individual hospices Individual schools or supporting associations Play schemes, nurseries or pre-school facilities Local authorities, or work usually considered a statutory responsibility Major building projects, or capital funding One-off events (such as festivals, conferences, exhibitions and community events) Overseas projects or trips Campaigning or lobbying projects, or general awareness raising work Membership organisations Categories of Small Grants (up to the maximum of £5,000): Culture; General Welfare; Medical Welfare/Disabled Guidelines and Limitations for General Charitable Support: We only accept applications from registered charities and currently do not accept applications from social enterprises or Community Interest Companies. Grants are made to charities with a turnover of less than £5 million. Grants are made to charities operating in London, or nationally. National refers to those operating across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales and applications deemed of national focus will be considered only where there is substantial evidence of significant geographical reach throughout the UK. We make grants to those charities which wish to undertake particular projects going directly to the point of need. However, requests for core funding will be considered where there is suitable justification. For examples of charities and projects supported please see the ‘Case Studies’ section of our website HERE or the list of most recent grants awarded HERE. We do not make grants to grant-making organisations, or those seeking to raise funds to make onwards donations or bursaries. We do not consider mailshots or letters requesting donations. Full and complete applications along with all relevant supporting documents must be submitted or they will not be considered. Where charities are members, branches or affiliates of an association, appeals are normally accepted from the governing body or head office only. In the case of church restorations, block grants are made to the National Churches Trust and therefore appeals from individual churches to support the upkeep of the fabric or refurbishment projects will not be considered. While the Goldsmiths’ Company has its roots in the Christian faith, we welcome applications from all faith and non-faith charities. Those applications which can show themselves to be open to all members of the community and which promote social integration and cohesion will be considered. Those charities which seek to promote a particular religion will not be considered. Applications for small grants are accepted on a rolling basis, we have no deadlines. Applications will be acknowledged on receipt and the charity informed as to when its appeal will be considered. It is our intention to consider all applications within a 3 month period, so please allow time for this. The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity’s normal policy is to give small one-off grants of up to £5,000. Where there is significant justification, recurring grants will be considered on their merits. Where such grants are made, subsequent payments will be made on the basis of satisfactory reporting, submission and subsequent approval each year. Reporting Requirements A full impact report will be required at the end of the project or within one year of a grant payment. This should outline what has been achieved against the original purposes of the appeal and particularly the impact which our grant has had. Without such a report subsequent or future applications will not be considered.