THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST
The acceptance of money, investments or other property, the investment of the same and the application of income derived therefrom (with in certain cases the power to utilise capital) for the purposes of assisting with improvements of a capital nature at Dover College and the provision of Scholarships to children whose parents could not otherwise afford the shool fees.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £204,000 alongside substantial endowment funds totaling £5,270,273. The trustees report that the investment return was satisfactory and that substantial donations were made to Dover College during the year. The independent examiners confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the Trust to make regular payments of unrestricted funds to Dover College as funds become available, after retaining sufficient funds to cover management and administration costs.” — page 4
Trustees
- JAMES GATEHOUSEchair
- Alexander Neil Baker
- JAMES GREGORY RYELAND
- NATHAN JAMES HARRIS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £115k | £384k |
| 05/04/2024 | £139k | £192k |
| 05/04/2023 | £140k | £37k |
| 05/04/2022 | £106k | £114k |
| 05/04/2021 | £110k | £371k |
Common questions
Is THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds significant unrestricted reserves of £204,000 alongside substantial endowment funds totaling £5,270,273. The trustees report that the investment return was satisfactory and that substantial donations were made to Dover College during the year. The independent examiners confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not prepared in accordance with applicable requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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- DOVER COLLEGE
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOVER COLLEGE TRUST | £115k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOVER COLLEGE | £5.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COLLEGE ESTATE ENDOWMENT | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Bedford School Foundation Trust | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MUNICIPAL CHARITIES OF DOVER | £447k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAM PALMER COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £260k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |