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Charity of Thomas Dawson

Registered charity 1205844 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE FOUNDATION OF THOMAS DAWSON

Latest income
£638k
Latest spending
£842k
Registered
2023
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £19,440,459, with £547,073 in general funds described as 'free' reserves. The trustees consider the finances to be sound and satisfied that the reserve position is in line with their policy target of holding six to twelve months of annual expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £2,997,800 for the year, driven largely by unrealised gains on its investment portfolio.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: between six to twelve months of annual expenditure (held: £547k)
“The trustees aim to hold sufficient free reserves to enable all working capital requirements to be met, ideally at a level of between six to twelve months of annual expenditure.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Clement (PCC), Oxford (registered Charity 1132918) and the St Clement's Parish Property Trust (registered Charity 220051) are deemed to be related parties as they are also chaired by Reverend Rachel Gibson. SeeSaw is deemed to be a related party as Sheila Hurst is a trustee of both charities. During the year, the Charity provided paid grants as recorded in note 3 and note 21.
“The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of St. Clement (PCC), Oxford (registered Charity 1132918) and the St Clement's Parish Property Trust (registered Charity 220051) are deemed to be related parties as they are also chaired by Reverend Rachel Gibson. SeeSaw is deemed to be a related party as Sheila Hurst is a trustee of both charities. During the year, the Charity provided paid grants as recorded in note 3 and note 21.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/11/2024)

Total income
£638k
Total spending
£842k
Cost of raising funds
£194k
Reserves (reported)
£547k
Employees
1

Reported reserves equal ~7.8 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Oxfordshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/11/2024£638k£842k

Common questions

Is Charity of Thomas Dawson financially healthy?

The accounts state that the charity holds total net assets of £19,440,459, with £547,073 in general funds described as 'free' reserves. The trustees consider the finances to be sound and satisfied that the reserve position is in line with their policy target of holding six to twelve months of annual expenditure. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £2,997,800 for the year, driven largely by unrealised gains on its investment portfolio. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Wenn Townsend Chartered Accountants.

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