ABOUT US
Since our original inception our purpose has broadened and is as follows:
- To promote, for the public benefit, the improvement of tangible and intangible craft and technical skills employed in the gun and allied trades and in associated crafts, by the provision of scholarships for the advancement of education of persons involved in these trades and crafts;
- To relieve individuals connected to the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers and their families, who are in need by the provision of grants;
- To provide grants for any charitable purposes connected with the making, usage, conservation and curatorship of guns;
- To provide grants for charitable purposes connected with the City of London or other places in which the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers is situated.
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NEWS
The Gunmakers Trust are announced as the official charity partner for the prestigious World Gunmakers’ Evening 2026.
This highly anticipated event will take place at Grosvenor House, London, on 20th May 2026 and celebrates the finest [...]
The Gunmakers Trust are announced as official charity partner for the Game Fair 2026
The Gunmakers Trust are proud to announce that we have been appointed as the official charity partner for The [...]
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Supporting Our Affiliated Cadet Units
For the first time in 2025, The Gunmakers Trust has been proud to support the three cadet units that [...]
Welcome to our newest apprentice – Rachel Moir – McKay Brown Gunmakers Ltd
At the start of last month, we were very pleased to welcome Rachel Moir as the newest apprentice to [...]
ABOUT US
Since our original inception our purpose has broadened and is as follows:
- To promote, for the public benefit, the improvement of tangible and intangible craft and technical skills employed in the gun and allied trades and in associated crafts, by the provision of scholarships for the advancement of education of persons involved in these trades and crafts;
- To relieve individuals connected to the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers and their families, who are in need by the provision of grants;
- To provide grants for any charitable purposes connected with the making, usage, conservation and curatorship of guns;
- To provide grants for charitable purposes connected with the City of London or other places in which the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers is situated.
Are you interested in the work that the charity is involved in?
NEWS

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GUNMAKERS
The Gunmakers Trust is the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers, which was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1637 to promote and regulate gunmaking, a role it still fulfils today.



