> Home : Charities Overview Over the centuries charitable trust funds have been built up within the Goldsmiths' Company through the munificence of a variety of benefactors. At the end of the 19th century, 57 separate charities were recorded. Today, following the amalgamation of most of them, there is just one principal charity. The principal charity now administered by the Company is: The Goldsmiths' Company Charity CC No 1088699. Dulwich Picture Gallery runs many successful educational projects. A grant of £9,000, spread over three years, was given towards their work The thrust of the Goldsmiths' Company's grant-making falls into three main areas: General Charitable Support The largest area of grant-making is towards general charitable needs, ranging from the disadvantaged in society and general welfare, to the churches, heritage and the arts. See Guidelines and Limitations for details. Support of the Goldsmiths' Craft Support for trade training is given to higher and further educational establishments and to students and apprentices, to promote excellence in design and craftsmanship. See Trade Training and Development for details. Education The Goldsmiths' Company Charity sponsors a number of educational initiatives directed mainly towards primary and secondary education. See Education for details. Enquiries concerning general charitable support should be addressed to the Charity Administrator. Noah's Ark Children's Venture, based in Macaroni Woods, Gloucestershire, gives breaks to children and special needs groups, particularly those from the London Borough of Lewisham. £3,000 was given for improvements to the facilities The Orpheus Trust, a centre for disabled and able-bodied individuals to create music and theatre. £10,000 was awarded for new accommodation   In This Section Charity Guidelines and Limitations Browse through the work of over 220 of the UK's leading designer craftsmen or search for a specific piece of jewellery or silver. visit the site