DIDYMUS
Didymus is a small charity which supports organisations delivering high quality, creative projects, which widen access to and participation in the arts in Greater London and Yorkshire.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,596,511, driven by a net movement in funds of £129,107 which included significant investment gains. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £0, as all unrestricted funds were transferred to the endowment fund to support future grant-making obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves are held by the charity in order to be invested to provide income for grants and administration, and if required to be used to meet future grant obligations” — page 4
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 01/12/2021)
Trustees
- REVD DR DAPHNE MARY GREENchair
- Anton Ozornin
- Benedict John George Weston-Conway
- CAROLINE CUMMINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2025 | £110k | £118k |
| 01/12/2024 | £126k | £189k |
| 01/12/2023 | £197k | £82k |
| 01/12/2022 | £141k | £177k |
| 01/12/2021 | £1.2m | £569k |
Common questions
Is DIDYMUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £3,596,511, driven by a net movement in funds of £129,107 which included significant investment gains. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £0, as all unrestricted funds were transferred to the endowment fund to support future grant-making obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DIDYMUS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DIDYMUS as a grant recipient include DOGS FOR AUTISM.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOGS FOR AUTISM | FY2023 | £5k | Restricted funds |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DOVER SHOLEM COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £54k |
| AMABRILL LTD | 1 | £50k |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £7k |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £5k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION | 1 | £5k |
| SPEARS-STUTZ CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- DUNMOS CHARITABLE TRUST
- YEDIDIM ASSOCIATION LTD
- NICODEMUS
- WALLINGFORD & DIDCOT ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CIO
- CHASODIM FUND
- THE DROMINTEE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIDYMUS | £110k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DUNMOS CHARITABLE TRUST | £359k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YEDIDIM ASSOCIATION LTD | £230k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NICODEMUS | £126k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| WALLINGFORD & DIDCOT ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CIO | £194k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHASODIM FUND | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |