THE DOLPHIN SQUARE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Latest income
£15.8m
Latest spending
£15.5m
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Group holds net assets of £165.4m and free reserves of £12.7m, which is in excess of the stated policy target of 12 months of operating costs. The trustees report a strong financial position with substantial cash reserves and high rent collection rates, confirming the ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least 12 months of operating costs (held: £12.7m)
“The reserves policy of the Charity is to hold sufficient liquid assets and undrawn loan facilities to meet all commitments and at least 12 months of operating costs.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Group operates a cost sharing agreement whereby support costs are shared between the entities within the Group. The employees are jointly employed by all Group operating entities. The details of these and other related party transactions can be found in notes 4 and 10.
“The Group operates a cost sharing agreement whereby support costs are shared between the entities within the Group. The employees are jointly employed by all Group operating entities. The details of these and other related party transactions can be found in notes 4 and 10. There were no other related party transactions in the current or prior year.” — page 48
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Dolphin Housing Limited, Hoxton Regeneration Limited, DSF Developments Limited
“The Charity has three subsidiaries, Dolphin Housing Limited (Community benefit society number 32446R, regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing), Hoxton Regeneration Limited and DSF Developments Limited.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Olivia Harris — Chief Executive
- Jacqueline England — Customer Services Director
- Matthew Lamb — Development Director
- Gary Preston — Finance Director
- Octavia Williams — Asset Management & Governance Director
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£15.8m
Total spending
£15.5m
Reserves (reported)
£136.6m
Employees
16
Trustees
- THE DOLPHIN SQUARE CHARITABLE TRUSTEE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £15.8m | £15.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £15.7m | £14.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £13.1m | £13.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £12.5m | £10.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £12.1m | £11.5m |
Common questions
Is THE DOLPHIN SQUARE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the Group holds net assets of £165.4m and free reserves of £12.7m, which is in excess of the stated policy target of 12 months of operating costs. The trustees report a strong financial position with substantial cash reserves and high rent collection rates, confirming the ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE AMATEURS TRUST | 1 | £96k |
| NFL FOUNDATION UK | 1 | £12k |
| THE HIPPODROME CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| CORAM LIFE EDUCATION | 1 | £2k |