THE DENNING FUND
Educational Scholarships
Objects
FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £9,459,603, comprising £696,393 in unrestricted funds and £8,741,530 in expendable endowment. The Trustees consider the reserves high due to a total return investment policy and confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to ensure that the trust continues to support its beneficiaries for twenty years.”
“The intercompany account between the Inn and the Denning Fund at year end shows a balance of £28,074 (2024: £28,779) owed to the Inn. There were no other related party transactions.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £224k | £210k |
| 31/12/2024 | £183k | £172k |
| 31/12/2023 | £161k | £152k |
| 31/12/2022 | £168k | £170k |
| 31/12/2021 | £172k | £156k |
Common questions
Is THE DENNING FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £9,459,603, comprising £696,393 in unrestricted funds and £8,741,530 in expendable endowment. The Trustees consider the reserves high due to a total return investment policy and confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.