Paviors' Charity

The Paviors’ Charity, the philanthropic arm of the Worshipful Company of Paviors—a City of London livery company with roots dating to 1276—was established in 1993 under a Deed of Trust and renamed in 2022. Its core mission is to support charitable institutions and purposes, with a distinctive emphasis on advancing education, training, and professional development in construction, engineering, paving, and allied infrastructure sectors. Guided by values of civic pride, tradition, sector fellowship, and long-term community benefit through skills investment, it prioritizes excellence via apprenticeships, scholarships, youth qualifications, and awards like the Dr Sue Sharland Medal, while backing City of London affiliates (e.g., Lord Mayor’s Appeal), HM Armed Forces, and regulars such as Arkwright Scholarships Trust, London Construction Academy, and heritage sites like Ironbridge Gorge Museum.

It funds project-based initiatives in educational advancement, youth training, professional recognition, capital heritage projects, and matched funding for member-linked activities, disbursing £80,000–£100,000 annually to established medium/large UK charities and academic institutions. Primarily London/City-focused but UK-wide for relevant causes, it shows no strict geographic base requirement or income thresholds, though preferring aligned sector partners over grassroots groups.

Grants typically range £2,000–£20,000 (most £5,000–£15,000) via quarterly Charity Committee meetings; unsolicited applications are not accepted—only pre-selected partners or matched funding via online form on the website, reviewed as received with decisions in weeks. It rarely covers core costs, direct individual support, or unrelated causes, standing out for its livery heritage, construction-specific expertise, and integration of civic, military, and professional networks.