BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION TRUST FUND
The charity runs a museum and a library, as well as undertaking a range of projects in order to support dentists within Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £400,833 for the year, driven by significant one-off relocation costs and the full utilization of its restricted research fund. Unrestricted reserves fell to £109,821, which is below the stated policy target of £500,000, though the Trustees remain confident in going concern due to continued support from the British Dental Association. The charity relies heavily on its principal donor and does not undertake independent fundraising activities.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned over £60,000 in the £60,000-£70,000 bracket (2024: one in the £60,000-£70,000 bracket).” — page 24
“One employee earned over £60,000 in the £60,000-£70,000 bracket” — page 24
“Total income reached £883,470 (2024: £858,657), driven mainly by a £880,000 donation from the BDA” — page 9
“unrestricted reserves amount to £109,821 (2024: £378,497), which is below the policy target.” — page 9
“During the year the British Dental Association donated £880,000 (2024 - £815,000) to the British Dental Association Trust Fund.” — page 29
“Management charges of £344,479 (2024 - £318,473) were charged to the British Dental Association Trust Fund for central services carried out by the British Dental Association.” — page 29
“During the year the British Dental Association donated £880,000 (2024 - £815,000) to the British Dental Association Trust Fund.” — page 29
“Management charges of £344,479 (2024 - £318,473) were charged to the British Dental Association Trust Fund for central services carried out by the British Dental Association.” — page 29
“During the year the British Dental Association donated £880,000 (2024 - £815,000) to the British Dental Association Trust Fund.” — page 29
“Management charges of £344,479 (2024 - £318,473) were charged to the British Dental Association Trust Fund for central services carried out by the British Dental Association.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/03/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (02/08/2012)
Trustees
- Dr Edward John Crouch
- Dr Jason Martin Stokes
- Dr John Edwards
- MICHAEL COLIN ARMSTRONG
- Martin Woodrow
- Nigel Jones
- Peter Vaughan Crooks
- RICHARD DAVID SHILLING
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £883k | £1.3m |
| 30/09/2024 | £859k | £1.0m |
| 30/09/2023 | £677k | £1.0m |
| 30/09/2022 | £813k | £887k |
| 30/09/2021 | £504k | £859k |
Common questions
Is BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION TRUST FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £400,833 for the year, driven by significant one-off relocation costs and the full utilization of its restricted research fund. Unrestricted reserves fell to £109,821, which is below the stated policy target of £500,000, though the Trustees remain confident in going concern due to continued support from the British Dental Association. The charity relies heavily on its principal donor and does not undertake independent fundraising activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION TRUST FUND earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 22/09/2004 | £49k | "Education and Access Project" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM FRIENDS | 1 | £639k |
| THE THOMPSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £501k |
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £190k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £130k |
| Aruna and Ambika Paul Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| The Lord Leonard and Lady Estelle Wolfson Foundation | 1 | £45k |
| THE ALAN AND SHEILA DIAMOND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE COLT FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |
Charities like this
- ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSOCIATION (UK) CIO
- THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITY
- BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
- THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
- THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF DAY SURGERY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION TRUST FUND | £883k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| ORAL HEALTH FOUNDATION | £985k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSOCIATION (UK) CIO | £2.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITY | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE | £13.7m | — | — | above | 48.0% | no doubt |