THE DULWICH PARK FRIENDS
Our objectives are the restoration, preservation, conservation and improvement of Dulwich Park as a public facility of historic and ecological interest, preserving the features, conserving the natural parkland and wildlife sanctuary and enhancing the whole Park and the use of it for the relaxation, leisure and tranquility of the public and to stimulate the interest of the public in the Park
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE RESTORATION, PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, IMPROVEMENT OF DULWICH PARK, HEREINAFTER “THE PARK”, AS A PUBLIC FACILITY OF HISTORIC AND ECOLOGICAL INTEREST, PRESERVING THE FEATURES, CONSERVING THE NATURAL PARKLAND AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND ENHANCING THE WHOLE OF THE AREA AND THE USE OF IT FOR THE RELAXATION, LEISURE AND TRANQUILLITY OF THE PUBLIC AND TO STIMULATE THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PARK AND THE ENHANCEMENT OF THE WHOLE AREA, ITS RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held cash in bank of £77,492 at the end of the financial year. Expenditure for the year was recorded at £3,612, while donations received for the playground campaign totaled £61,298. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations of £61,298 were received for the playground campaign.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2026
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £4,578 — grants £4,578 (3); 6% of the £71,925 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 28/02/2025
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £3,775 — grants £3,775 (2); 55% of the £6,921 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 29/02/2024
- Volunteers: 20
- Government income: £1,130 — grants £1,130 (1); 22% of the £5,204 total gross income on the same return
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/12/2024)
Trustees
- Emily Catherine Montaguechair
- Gavin Charles Wagg
- Jill Solderer
- Jillian Lesley Gauntlett
- Nino Harvey-Jones
- Trevor Anthony Moore
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £72k | £4k |
| 28/02/2025 | £7k | £11k |
| 29/02/2024 | £5k | £5k |
| 28/02/2023 | £8k | £6k |
Common questions
Is THE DULWICH PARK FRIENDS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held cash in bank of £77,492 at the end of the financial year. Expenditure for the year was recorded at £3,612, while donations received for the playground campaign totaled £61,298. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2024 | £1k | Grant to Dulwich Park Friends |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2024 | £5k | Grant to Dulwich Park Friends |
| Greater London Authority | 02/10/2019 | £6k | Grant to Dulwich Park Friends |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/02/2001 | £1k | "This group restores preserves and improves Dulwich Park in Southwark. The award will be used to purchase trees shrubs and a low railing to r" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE HULL AND EAST RIDING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- THE DULWICH SOCIETY
- FRIENDS OF GREENWICH PARK
- FRIENDS OF PELICAN PARK
- FRIENDS OF DYMCHURCH RECREATION GROUND
- Friends of the Charter School North Dulwich
- FRIENDS OF PRESTFELDE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DULWICH PARK FRIENDS | £72k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DULWICH SOCIETY | £35k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF GREENWICH PARK | £74k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF PELICAN PARK | £96k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRIENDS OF DYMCHURCH RECREATION GROUND | £62k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Friends of the Charter School North Dulwich | £49k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |