DARTMOUTH UNITED CHARITIES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is preparing on a break-up basis due to an impending conversion to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, with all assets and liabilities transferring to the new entity. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £150,000 meet the stated policy target of six months' expenditure, and the charity holds significant net assets of £5.88 million. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view, noting the non-going concern basis but expressing no material uncertainty regarding the financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain funds at a level which would equate to at least 6 months expenditure, being £50,000 to £150,000.” — page 5
“The trustees therefore no longer consider the going concern basis of accounting appropriate and these accounts have been prepared on the break up basis.” — page 5
“The Dartmouth Trust also charged £43,024 (2024: £38,172) for wages and £3,809 (2024: £3,192) for other expenses that were paid on behalf of Dartmouth United Charities.”
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2022) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2025)
Trustees
- JILL CAWLEYchair
- BETTY ELAINE FLEET
- Barrie French
- George Hardy
- Keith Williams
- MATTHEW SIMON TREMLETT
- Robin Springett
- Thomas Henry Guy
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £511k | £231k |
| 30/04/2024 | £519k | £252k |
| 30/04/2023 | £538k | £226k |
| 30/04/2022 | £474k | £210k |
| 30/04/2021 | £476k | £176k |
Common questions
Is DARTMOUTH UNITED CHARITIES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity is preparing on a break-up basis due to an impending conversion to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, with all assets and liabilities transferring to the new entity. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £150,000 meet the stated policy target of six months' expenditure, and the charity holds significant net assets of £5.88 million. The auditor confirmed the financial statements give a true and fair view, noting the non-going concern basis but expressing no material uncertainty regarding the financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Thompson Jenner LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ESTATE CHARITY OF WILLIAM HATCLIFFE | 1 | £1.1m |