DUNWICH TOWN TRUST
Awarding grants to institutions or individuals for purposes which benefit the community of Dunwich as a whole. A restricted fund awards grants to individuals in need within Dunwich (and occasionally in neighbouring parishes) and the elderly for a range of purposes from provision of care alarms to help with tertiary education expenses, emergency problems in the home and help with fuel costs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £37,937 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £3,943,578. The trustees consider the Trust well placed to continue as a going concern, citing adequate investment levels and property assets. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £156,723, while restricted reserves were £1,757,689.
What the accounts disclose
“Overall annual income from domestic rents continued to account for 78% of the total income of the charity.” — page 7
“Reserves policy (1) General Reserve Fund for unforeseen liabilities and fluctuation in demand for grant giving. (2) Capital and Flood Protection Fund to contribute funds towards anticipated construction of banks and sea defences. (3) Property Renovation Fund for major works to the Dunwich Town Trust properties. (4) Inundation Fund for the anticipated inundation of its major asset, The Flora Tea Rooms, and expenditure anticipated in the furtherance of protection of its property by coastal erosion.”
Trustees
- Dr Dennis Coxchair
- Harry Goodchild
- Henry Tomlinson
- Julian Perry
- Katherine Jane Hamilton
- Patricia Shirley Boechler
- Rod Smith
- Sharon Louise Earp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £129k | £118k |
| 31/12/2024 | £123k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £117k | £80k |
| 31/12/2022 | £111k | £81k |
| 31/12/2021 | £110k | £54k |
Common questions
Is DUNWICH TOWN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £37,937 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £3,943,578. The trustees consider the Trust well placed to continue as a going concern, citing adequate investment levels and property assets. Free/unrestricted reserves stood at £156,723, while restricted reserves were £1,757,689. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GUILD ESTATE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £4.5m |
| COLLEGE ESTATE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £2.0m |
Charities like this
- THE W E DUNN TRUST
- HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST
- STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST
- THE DROMINTEE TRUST
- R. DAPHNE PLUNKET CHARITABLE TRUST
- DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE'S CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNWICH TOWN TRUST | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE W E DUNN TRUST | £238k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST | £4.0m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE DROMINTEE TRUST | £717k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| R. DAPHNE PLUNKET CHARITABLE TRUST | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |