THE DODGSON FOUNDATION
Latest income
£124k
Latest spending
£169k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £2,917,106 to £2,740,378 due to a net expenditure of £176,728, driven by charitable costs exceeding incoming resources. Free reserves stood at £1,510,378, which is below the stated policy target of £2,000,000. The charity remains solvent with unrestricted funds covering its liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: at least £2,000,000 (held: £1.5m)
“The Trust aims to maintain reserves of at least £2,000,000 in order to generate sufficient income to meet annual fixed costs and a minimum level of grants and donations.” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donation to charity with common trustee
“During the year a donation of £100 was made to The Crescent House Charity, a charity with a trustee in common.” — page 16
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/08/2021)
Trustees
- Georgina Reedchair
- CHRISTOPHER CLIVE KEMPSTER BUTLER
- Caroline Maria Frazer
- David John Standing
- Robert Edward Griffiths Mr
- Robert James Overton-Hart
- Stephen John Bridges
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £124k | £169k |
| 31/03/2024 | £123k | £142k |
| 31/03/2023 | £120k | £130k |
| 31/03/2022 | £126k | £114k |
| 31/03/2021 | £43k | £22k |
Common questions
Is THE DODGSON FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that total funds decreased from £2,917,106 to £2,740,378 due to a net expenditure of £176,728, driven by charitable costs exceeding incoming resources. Free reserves stood at £1,510,378, which is below the stated policy target of £2,000,000. The charity remains solvent with unrestricted funds covering its liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.