CHARITY OF JOHN DAWBER
Income is applied for charitable purposes to benefit the inhabitants of the City of Lincoln and the Parish of Bracebridge, primarily via grants to local organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £78,700, which the Trustees consider adequate to meet ongoing expenditure and future projects. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £71,256 for the year, driven by investment losses, while total expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising amounted to £60,305.
What the accounts disclose
“With regard to the unrestricted fund, the Trustees consider it necessary to hold approximately £75,000 of reserves in case of poor returns during any given year.” — page 5
Trustees
- PETER DENBYchair
- David Michael Gerry
- JULIA WELCH
- Mitul Dinesh Shah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £53k | £47k |
| 05/04/2024 | £59k | £58k |
| 05/04/2023 | £56k | £74k |
| 05/04/2022 | £47k | £39k |
| 05/04/2021 | £50k | £64k |
Common questions
Is CHARITY OF JOHN DAWBER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £78,700, which the Trustees consider adequate to meet ongoing expenditure and future projects. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £71,256 for the year, driven by investment losses, while total expenditure on charitable activities and fundraising amounted to £60,305. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.