The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Edmonds AND Coles Scholarships

Registered charity 311751 Registered since 1962

Operates: South Gloucestershire, Bristol City

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8
trustees on the board
4.4y median 4y
average tenure
9y
longest tenure
2
trustees past 6 years
8.2y
average years in governance
6 vs 2 portfolio
first-time trustees
3
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 8Religious Activities 2Arts/culture/heritage/science 1Other Charitable Purposes 1

Commercial experience

Education 4Professional services 3Arts and leisure 2

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Contact

Emailenquiries@merchantventurers.com
Phone01179738058
AddressTHE SOCIETY OF MERCHANT VENTURERS, MERCHANTS HALL, THE PROMENADE, CLIFTON DOWN, BRISTOL, BS8 3NH

Finances

£13,540 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£12,095£12,679
2022£16,216£7,927
2023£10,156£6,884
2024£13,337£17,832
2025£13,540£24,531

What it does

What

Education/training

Who

Children/young People

How

Makes Grants To Individuals

Charitable objects

TO APPLY THE INCOME OF THE CHARITY IN PROMOTING THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS WHO ARE AND HAVE FOR THREE YEARS BEEN RESIDENT IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT AND ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

Governing document: SCHEME OF 11 JUNE 1986 AS VARIED BY SCHEMES DATED 25 JUNE 1990 AND 27 FEBRUARY 1997. RESOLUTION PASSED AT MEETINGS HELD 25 APRIL 2007, 24 OCTOBER 2007 AND 23 APRIL 2008.

Trustees (8)

8trustees
65median age
0aged 70+
Succession outlook: 0 of 8 trustees are aged 70 or over.

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