WILLIAM DUDLEY TRUST
Bursaries and grants to benefit young people starting up in life (restricted programmes). Grants to charities established to relieve need, hardship and distress Area of benefit City of Birmingham.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets totalled £1,559,904, comprising a permanent endowment of £1,523,046 and unrestricted reserves of £36,858. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with sufficient funds to meet obligations for the next 12 months. No major risks were identified by the trustees, although assets are subject to stock market variations.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from investments was £49,111 (2024: £47,166) of which all related to unrestricted funds.” — page 13
“The Trustees consider that one year’s income should be maintained in this fund to allow for some flexibility in grant making and as a buffer against reduced income.” — page 6
Trustees
- ANIL BHALLAchair
- DR Hester Camilla Smith
- Dr Martin Dudley
- PAUL CLIFF
- Rielladice Nyambira
- STEPHEN TALBOYS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £49k | £57k |
| 31/12/2024 | £47k | £53k |
| 31/12/2023 | £51k | £60k |
| 31/12/2022 | £48k | £55k |
| 31/12/2021 | £48k | £58k |
Common questions
Is WILLIAM DUDLEY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets totalled £1,559,904, comprising a permanent endowment of £1,523,046 and unrestricted reserves of £36,858. The trustees report that the charity is a going concern with sufficient funds to meet obligations for the next 12 months. No major risks were identified by the trustees, although assets are subject to stock market variations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.