The Graham Dacre Charitable Foundation
To support the development of young people in Norwich and Norfolk.To actively promote the Christian faith.To undertake other charitable activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £16,578,766, which the trustees intend to use over coming years to further its aims. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of keeping funds equivalent to one year's costs available, and the current level is significantly above this target. The charity is audited, though the auditors issued a qualified opinion due to insufficient evidence regarding the valuation of freehold property.
What the accounts disclose
“Investments 4 936,641” — page 12
“It is the intention of the Trustees that funds equivalent to costs for one year are available.”
“We were unable to obtain sufficient, appropriate audit evidence to support the Trustees’ valuation of freehold property held in fixed assets at £329,000.” — page 8
“During the year, Graham Dacre, a Trustee, provided rent free premises to the Trust at a value of £201,337 (2024: £124,384). During the year, Graham Dacre, a Trustee, provided a loan for £2,475,000 to the Trust. Repayments totalling £375,000 were made and, at the balance sheet date, £2,100,000 was owed to Graham Dacre. This amount is recognised within other creditors.” — page 29
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Graham M Dacre CBE — Trustee
- Gavin C Wilcock — Trustee
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/04/2026)
Trustees
- GAVIN CROFT WILCOCK
- GRAHAM MARTIN DACRE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2026 | £626k | £1.1m |
| 30/04/2025 | £1.2m | £846k |
| 30/04/2024 | £877k | £1.1m |
| 30/04/2023 | £656k | £4.6m |
| 30/04/2022 | £2.2m | £3.6m |
Common questions
Is The Graham Dacre Charitable Foundation financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £16,578,766, which the trustees intend to use over coming years to further its aims. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of keeping funds equivalent to one year's costs available, and the current level is significantly above this target. The charity is audited, though the auditors issued a qualified opinion due to insufficient evidence regarding the valuation of freehold property. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by MA Partners Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| YESHIVAS LUBAVITCH MANCHESTER | 1 | £20k |
| BLANDFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | 1 | £19k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | £5k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- The Grocott Family Foundation
- GRAHAME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED
- GRACE CHARITABLE TRUST
- Sir Graham Wylie Foundation
- BRITISH FRIENDS OF DARCHE NOAM
- RCCG SURE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Graham Dacre Charitable Foundation | £626k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The Grocott Family Foundation | £926k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRAHAME CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED | £262k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| GRACE CHARITABLE TRUST | £2.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Sir Graham Wylie Foundation | £239k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH FRIENDS OF DARCHE NOAM | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |