The Fuellers Charitable Trust Fund
Registered Charity Number : 288157
Mission Statement
The Fuellers Charitable Trust Fund is for the relief of poverty, education, research and assistance to those causes primarily having a direct connection with the objectives of the Fuellers Company. This is as directed in the Trust Deed and in accordance with its Policy of Giving.
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Please support the Charitable Trust Fund so we can continue our donations to current projects and seek out appropriate new ones.
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The Master’s Charity Fundraiser
On Saturday 9 September 2017, our Master Fueller and her team will join the Thames Bridge Trek, covering 25 kilometres over 16 bridges from Putney Bridge to Tower Bridge.
The route starts in Fulham and follows the Thames paths zig-zagging along the north and south banks, crossing 16 of London’s historic bridges, en route to the finish line in Southwark.
Please support and make the foot blisters worth it! Other donations of plasters, ligament rub, waterproof clothing, energy bars, water and motivational DVD’s are NOT needed as she has plenty, already.
Please donate generously to help her complete this event. Remember she is raising funds for the Fuellers Charitable Trust Fund (FCTF) to be used in support of our well-deserved charities.
We welcome your donations.
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Platanos College (formerly known as Stockwell Park School)
We are delighted to be able to see how our strong links with the Platanos College are making such a difference. With the help of your continued donations we have been able to purchase a brand new minibus for the College.
The Fuellers over a number of years have built up a good working relationship with this inner city London school. The school has shown steady improvements in academic success as well as several extra-curricular programmes, which encourages students to aim for success in their careers once they leave the College. The Fuellers Charitable Trust has been able to give financial support for these extra-curricular programmes which include, Army Cadet Force, St. John’s Ambulance Cadets, Girl Guides and Scouts. These Cadet groups will now be able to be transported to various events in this minibus. With your continued support we are able to go on and assist in the development of the students at this thriving Inner City London School.
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Real Action
This charity was established in the late 1990’s in a community in the London area suffering a considerable amount of illiteracy and crime. It was set up in the late 1990’s and is a community-led educational charity offering, both adult and child fast track literacy and English language classes. Funds raised allow Real Action to engage and train volunteers and teachers to run classes during school holidays and Saturdays during term time to improve reading literacy. These classes are known as ‘Butterfly Reading Courses’. 30 hours of Butterfly teaching produces an average improvement of 12-14 months in reading age. Today these classes are expanding around London and around the Country. The Fuellers are proud to be supporting such a worthwhile cause.
For more information see website: www.realaction.org.uk
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Arkwright Scholarships Trust
This organisation awards scholarships to ‘A’ level students studying engineering and related areas of design. It encourages the student to pursue these subjects at University or through high quality apprenticeships leading on to possible future careers in this field. The Fuellers Charitable Trust sponsors a student over a period of two years.
For more information see website: www.arkwright.org.uk
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British Red Cross – Jail and Bail
Over the past few years this annual light hearted event involves Livery Masters including the Fuellers’ Master to be thrown into jail at the Tower of London for a few hours. In order to secure our Fuellers’ Master’s release funds need to be raised for the bail money. Fortunately thanks to your continued generosity, our Masters have been released. The amount raised benefits both the British Red Cross and The Fuellers’ Charitable Trust Fund.
For more information see website: www.redcross.org.uk
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TS Rebel (Cadet Group)
The Fuellers’ are pleased to continue an annual contribution to TS Rebel. This is a coastal training station based on the Essex coast. The training staff comprises of 24 RYA qualified volunteer adult instructors who are with the Sea Cadet Corps. TS Rebel provides offshore, power boat, keel boat and yacht race training for young people. It is a recognised Training Centre for the Royal Yachting Association and an Independent Operating Authority for The Duke of Edinburgh’s award. The Thames Fueller is a Mitchell 31 MkIII powerboat. It is used for powerboat training and as a keelboat support vessel.
For more information see website: www.tsrebel.org
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Tower RNLI Lifeboat
The Charitable Trust continues to contribute to fuel costs for the Tower Lifeboat Station in the City of London which is the busiest Lifeboat Station in the UK. It is on call 24 hours a day and is the dedicated Search and Rescue resource for Central London which covers approximately a 15 mile stretch of river from Barking Creek to Battersea. In addition to Search and Rescue they take a proactive role in marine safety and accident prevention. They will always be seen patrolling the Thames particularly at festivals throughout the year such as New Year’s Eve and the annual Boat Race.
For more information see website: rnli.org/findmynearest/station/pages/Tower-Lifeboat-Station.aspx
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CHARITY PRIZE WINNERS
Each year The Charitable Trust in its quest to support research and education make awards to individuals from our Affiliations.
The Fuellers Prize Medal Winners for 2017 were:
The Husband Rose Bowl
Leading Hand Deck Faith Phillips
Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA Wave Ruler
Daedalus Fuellers’ Trophy
Warrant Officer One Steve Hole
HMS Sultan, Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival Equipment School
Fuellers Salver
Flight Sergeant Paul Riley
10 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Fuellers Petroleum Prize
Staff Sergeant Samuel Koranke
152 (North Irish) Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps
Fuellers Certificate
Warrant Officer One Paul Franks
Defence Strategic Fuels Authority, Royal Air Force
Fuellers Certificate
Sergeant Matthew Stewart
Tactical Support Wing, Royal Air Force
The Harrison Cup
Jasmine Scott
Platanos College
Policy Of Giving
The Trustees of The Fuellers Charitable Trust Fund and the Clerk of the Company shall be guided by this Policy of Giving providing such guidelines remain within the scope of the Trust Deed.
The aim for the Trustees is to donate in any financial year at least two third’s of the previous year’s Net Incoming Resources. Should the value of the Fund fall below a prescribed value, then the Trustees shall decide at the start of the financial year the amount of Fund they would be able to donate.
Where possible, positive responses shall be made to those charitable requests where the donation may make a significant impact. Preference shall be given to small and medium size charitable organisations.
Where possible, special consideration shall be given to appeals where the name of the Company can be clearly linked with the donation.
Working within the restrictions of Clause 2 of the Trust Deed, special consideration shall be given to appeals that fall into the following categories:-
- Relief of poverty and hardship especially relating to Members of the Company and then to members of the energy industries.
- Advancement of education by the grant of scholarships, prizes and sponsor research, especially within the energy industries.
- City of London appeals
- Arts charities related to the energy industries
- Special appeals from military affiliates
- Suitable appeals from youth organisations, especially those having relevance to the energy industries
- There shall be a list of standing donations, which shall be reviewed by the Trustees annually.
- The Fuellers Charitable Trust Fund is run by up to a maximum of eight Managing Trustees and other co-opted members of the Livery
Managing Trustees
- Mr. Stuart Goldsmith – Past Master – Chairman
- Mr. Peter Harrison FCA – Court Assistant – Honorary Treasurer
- Mr. Shravan Joshi – Junior Warden
- Mr. Michael Husband- Past Master
- Mr. James VG Hill – Honorary Court Assistant
- Mr. Russel Warburton FCA – Court Assistant
- Mr. Brian Lott OBE – Liveryman
- Mr Neville Brown- Court Assistant
Advisors
- Professor Averil Macdonald OBE- Court Assistant
- Mrs. Carrie Marsh- Court Assistant
Our Patronage
If any person or organisation wishes to apply for funds, and they feel that their cause is within the scope of the Policy of Giving, they should apply to:-
The Secretary
The Fuellers Charitable Trust Fund