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THE DLA PIPER CHARITABLE TRUST

Registered charity 327280 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DLA CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DIBB LUPTON ALSOP CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DIBB LUPTON BROOMHEAD CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DLA PIPER RUDNICK GRAY CARY CHARITABLE TRUST

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Latest income
£86k
Latest spending
£93k
Registered
1986
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £106,360, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of 50% of average annual income. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £7,119 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income, though it maintains adequate resources to continue operations.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: 50% of average annual income (held: £106k)
“The Trustees aim to keep reserves at a level not less than 50% of average annual income in order to meet any exceptional calls for immediate charitable funding.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Donated services from Wrigleys Solicitors LLP
“Donated services totalling £36,500 (2024: £34,800) have been recognised in the year relating to the professional services of Wrigleys Solicitors LLP which have been provided free of charge.” — page 13
“Administration services are provided free of charge from DLA Piper UK LLP.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Administration services from DLA Piper UK LLP
“Donated services totalling £36,500 (2024: £34,800) have been recognised in the year relating to the professional services of Wrigleys Solicitors LLP which have been provided free of charge.” — page 13
“Administration services are provided free of charge from DLA Piper UK LLP.” — page 13
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
05/04/2025£86k£93k
05/04/2024£130k£94k
05/04/2023£94k£88k
05/04/2022£34k£103k
05/04/2021£104k£56k

Common questions

Is THE DLA PIPER CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £106,360, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of 50% of average annual income. The charity reported a net decrease in funds of £7,119 for the year, driven by expenditure exceeding income, though it maintains adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.