Worshipful Company of Plaisterers Charitable Trust

The Worshipful Company of Plaisterers Charitable Trust, rooted in the 1501-founded Plaisterers' livery company—a historic trade guild upholding plastering standards and fellowship—advances excellence in the plastering industry, relieves needs of members and dependants, funds education via grants and bursaries, and supports broader charities embodying craftsmanship, community, and aid for the disadvantaged. Guided by values of brotherly love, stewardship, and adaptive tradition, it conducts five-year strategic reviews for sustainable impact, distinguishing itself among livery funders through targeted craft skills, choral music, and military ties.

It prioritises plastering apprenticeships, skills competitions, and equipment for training providers; music education bursaries, especially for cathedral choir schools like St Paul’s and Voces8; City of London/Greater London charities aiding disabled or disadvantaged people; and HM Forces affiliates such as Royal Marines, RAF Air Cadets, and HMS Dragon. Special funds like the 500th Anniversary and Platinum Jubilee enhance military and educational support, favouring tangible projects over core funding.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities or academic institutions, primarily small to medium-sized with established alignment—no unsolicited applications accepted, only invited or informally approached causes fitting priorities. UK-wide for plastering/music, but London-focused for general aid; no income caps, though smaller entities preferred.

Grants typically range £1,000–£10,000 (up to £25,000+ for strategic needs), awarded quarterly by Trustees without published deadlines or open processes. It excludes unrestricted/core support, large nationals, and misaligned requests, uniquely blending trade heritage, choral excellence, and forces welfare for precise, high-impact philanthropy.