City of London General Pension Society, 8, Old Jewry, Cheapside, established 1818. For providing permanent relief, by means of monthly pensions, to decayed artisans, mechanics, manufacturers, tradesmen, and the widows above 60 years of age. 36 pensioners are now on the funds. The entire number who have received pensions has been 916, the sum received was £62,005, in monthly pensions, and during the last year £460.
The income during the past year was £1,495, derived from voluntary contributions.
Treasurer, William Cribb, Esq.—Secretary, Mr. Alexander Acheson.
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SOURCE: The Charities of London, by Samuel Low, Jun., London: Sampson Low, Son,
and Marston, Milton House, Ludgate Hill. 1861.