DOVEDALE
The purpose of the charity is to advance such charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit from time to time by making grants to organisations and individuals. The charity aims include the advancement of: - Education;- Arts, culture, heritage and science;- Human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation; and the promotion of religious harmony, equality and diversity.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £5,571,992, supported by a net income of £558,202 driven largely by investment gains. The trustees consider the charity's financial position satisfactory and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the charity awarded grants totalling £Nil (2023 - £8,000) to Apollo Music Projects. A trustee, J. A. Lough, was previously a trustee of Apollo Music Projects and resigned on 18 January 2022, although further grants had been committed under awards made in prior periods.” — page 21
“As disclosed in note 2, during the period the charity received unrestricted donations totalling £147,250 (2023 £219,000) from trustees to advance the charity's purposes.” — page 21
“During the year, the charity awarded grants totalling £Nil (2023 - £8,000) to Apollo Music Projects. A trustee, J. A. Lough, was previously a trustee of Apollo Music Projects and resigned on 18 January 2022, although further grants had been committed under awards made in prior periods.” — page 21
“As disclosed in note 2, during the period the charity received unrestricted donations totalling £147,250 (2023 £219,000) from trustees to advance the charity's purposes.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- EMMA VICTORIA LOUGH
- Jessica Anne Lough
- Joan Adams Speers
- OLIVER JAMES LOUGH
- ROBIN ANTHONY LOUGH
- SEAN M WATSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £736k | £178k |
| 31/12/2023 | £816k | £206k |
| 31/12/2022 | £297k | £156k |
| 31/12/2021 | £332k | £129k |
| 31/12/2020 | £344k | £131k |
Common questions
Is DOVEDALE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £5,571,992, supported by a net income of £558,202 driven largely by investment gains. The trustees consider the charity's financial position satisfactory and confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Smartax Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JEG TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £197k |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £147k |
| THE UNION OF ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATIONS | 1 | £35k |
| REIFER MEMORIAL LIMITED | 1 | £32k |
| The Neath Port Talbot Community Voluntary Service Limited | 1 | £27k |
| TESLAKE LIMITED | 1 | £20k |
| SABENO LIMITED | 1 | £17k |
| HOPEGROVE | 1 | £15k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOVEDALE | £736k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DOUGHTY FAMILY FOUNDATION | £4k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DOUGHTY CHARITY TRUST | £534k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DOOA FOUNDATION | £167k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VIEW ( DOVE ) LTD | £347k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| FORDEVE LIMITED | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |