DALGLEISH TRUST
Support for: a) the prevention of dental injuries, b) treatment for leprosy in India, c) provision of water supply in Ghana, d) mental health of young people in the UK, other health related projects, and disaster relief.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £176,725 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £4,916,929 to £4,740,204. The trustees maintain a reserves policy requiring minimum cash and securities of at least £100,000 to cover anticipated grant giving and expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“At present it is considered appropriate that the Charity should maintain minimum cash reserves and readily realisable quoted shares and securities of at least £100,000 to comprehensively cover the anticipated levels of grant giving and expenditure.”
“During the previous year the Trustees donated shares and cash amounting to £1,255,490. No donations were received from Trustees in year ended 5 April 2025.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 05/04/2024)
Trustees
- Michael John DALGLEISHchair
- Christopher Winston Tessler
- HEATHER MARGARET DALGLEISH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £73k | £359k |
| 05/04/2024 | £1.3m | £265k |
| 05/04/2023 | £833k | £194k |
| 05/04/2022 | £1.3m | £150k |
| 05/04/2021 | £845k | £95k |
Common questions
Is DALGLEISH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net deficit of £176,725 for the year ended 5 April 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £4,916,929 to £4,740,204. The trustees maintain a reserves policy requiring minimum cash and securities of at least £100,000 to cover anticipated grant giving and expenditure. The independent auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.