THE P B DUMBELL CHARITABLE TRUST
The charity continues to support local charities in the West Midlands area, specifically around mental health, end of life support, young people and homelessness.The trustees do not make grants for educational purposes.Applications are reviewed twice yearly, in February and August.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The Trust holds unrestricted funds of £1,239,268, having distributed all income after costs in line with its policy not to build up reserves. The net expenditure for the year was £40,230, driven by charitable donations of £53,750 and investment management charges of £12,207, partially offset by investment income of £52,655. The Trust reports adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the general policy of the Trustees to distribute all income after meeting support and governance costs and not to build up reserves.” — page 4
Trustees
- Carolyn Aarvold
- Jean Barbara Jarvis MBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £53k | £70k |
| 05/04/2024 | £54k | £59k |
| 05/04/2023 | £53k | £59k |
| 05/04/2022 | £63k | £61k |
| 05/04/2021 | £48k | £52k |
Common questions
Is THE P B DUMBELL CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The Trust holds unrestricted funds of £1,239,268, having distributed all income after costs in line with its policy not to build up reserves. The net expenditure for the year was £40,230, driven by charitable donations of £53,750 and investment management charges of £12,207, partially offset by investment income of £52,655. The Trust reports adequate resources for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.