THE GRAHAM-DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST
The promotion and encouragement of education and research in Cardiovascular Surgery and Medicione at Charing Cross Hospital and its associated Medical Schools , to promote the study of Nursing and the award of prizes related to these activities
Objects
FOR THE PROMOTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN CARDIO-VASCULAR SURGERY AND CARDIO-VASCULAR MEDICINE AT THE NHS TRUST AND THE MEDICAL SCHOOL AND TO ENCOURAGE THE ONGOING TRAINING OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITHIN THE NHS TRUST.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £982,792 to £873,188 due to a net expenditure of £175,724, partially offset by a net investment gain of £66,120. The charity holds sufficient free reserves to cover its stated policy target of one year's operational expenditure (approximately £12,000). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees' policy is to retain free reserves which are at least sufficient to cover one year’s total expenditure excluding grants and fundraising costs, which equates to approximately £12,000.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Dr FRANCIS GRAHAM-DIXONchair
- Dr Ieuan Harri JENKINS
- SIR RAVINDER NATH MAINI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £25k | £201k |
| 30/09/2024 | £24k | £19k |
| 30/09/2023 | £23k | £46k |
| 30/09/2022 | £25k | £27k |
| 30/09/2021 | £22k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE GRAHAM-DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £982,792 to £873,188 due to a net expenditure of £175,724, partially offset by a net investment gain of £66,120. The charity holds sufficient free reserves to cover its stated policy target of one year's operational expenditure (approximately £12,000). The trustees report no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.