THE DICKINSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
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?
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.