THE DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Trustees currently hold a small investment portfolio and have the power the apply income at their discretion for the benefit of the public of the fabric of Cathedral Church of St Andrew in Wells and All Saints church in Kingweston AND any such other charitable purposes as the Trustees think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £219,501, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining three to six months' expenditure. Despite a net expenditure for the year, the trustees report that the investment assets and property portfolio are performing satisfactorily, providing adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least three to six month’s expenditure.” — page 4
“During the year the charity entered into a lease with Kingsdon and Kingweston Shoot Limited, a trustee of the charity has subsequently become a director of this company.” — page 25
Trustees
- ALASTAIR GILBERT MARTIN
- CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JENNER JERRAM
- DAVID JOHN WESTON
- JOHN HAMILTON TOWNSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £435k | £634k |
| 05/04/2024 | £414k | £459k |
| 05/04/2023 | £405k | £352k |
| 05/04/2022 | £384k | £372k |
| 05/04/2021 | £417k | £436k |
Common questions
Is THE DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £219,501, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining three to six months' expenditure. Despite a net expenditure for the year, the trustees report that the investment assets and property portfolio are performing satisfactorily, providing adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Warner Wilde Limited.
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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 DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £435k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JAMES ALFRED AND EMMA CLARA HALL FUND | £151k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCH ESTATE (INCLUDING THE CHARITY OF SIR WILLIAM BLACKETT THE YOUNGER) | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | 54.8% | no doubt |
| THE STARLING FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £578k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DWEK FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JOHN ANDREWS CHARITABLE TRUST | £356k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |