The Charity
What is the Livery Charity?
Philanthropy and charitable giving are a huge part of the City of London Livery Companies. In 2025 the Livery movement’s total philanthropic giving was £81 million, plus over 76,000 hours of pro-bono time.
The Chartered Accountants’ Livery Charity (CALC) is a grant-giving charity using donations from members, and investment income, to support good causes in line with the Charity’s Objectives.
In 2024-25 the Charity gave £205,000 to 55 deserving causes largely across the UK.
Applications do not need to be sponsored by a member of the Livery Company, but members are invited to sponsor applications if they have an involvement with an organisation that meets the Charity Objectives.
Charity Objectives
Causes where the grant will make a significant difference
Causes related to education for all ages, with a focus on core enabling skills such as financial literacy, numeracy, literacy & digital skills
Causes that will increase social mobility and alleviate poverty in respect of children and youth in need
Causes which are associated with the accountancy profession, the City or the Livery
Causes which support the welfare of personnel who belong or have belonged to the Company’s military & other affiliations
Causes introduced by members of the Company and causes in which Company members are involved