British Dental Association Benevolent Fund

Also known as: Benevolent Fund of the British Dental Association, Bda Benevolent Fund, Dentists Benevolent Fund

The object of the Charity is to give financial or other help when practicable to such necessitous persons resident in the UK who in the opinion of the Board of Trustees may be deserving of assistance and: a. whose names are or have been on the Dentists Register of the UK; orb. are students at UK dental schools; orc. is someone who was entitled to work (through qualification, registration or

Contact Charity

Activities & Mission

Grants

British Dental Association Benevolent Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to: individuals
Total spending (2025): £452,004; Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps: elderly people and other defined groups
What it supports: general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Learn more about premium profiles See a sample profile

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£399,704

Latest Expenditure

£452,004

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 113.1%

Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£399,704	£452,004	0 / 4
2024	£377,264	£354,727	0 / 0
2023	£370,606	£441,559	0 / 2
2022	£331,288	£446,971	0 / 2
2021	£327,250	£345,066	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Dental Association Benevolent Fund

What does British Dental Association Benevolent Fund do?

How much income did British Dental Association Benevolent Fund report in 2025?

British Dental Association Benevolent Fund reported total income of £400k and reported expenditure of £452k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was British Dental Association Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

British Dental Association Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 208146. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs British Dental Association Benevolent Fund?

British Dental Association Benevolent Fund is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Shafaq Hussain. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does British Dental Association Benevolent Fund operate?

British Dental Association Benevolent Fund operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is British Dental Association Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — British Dental Association Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208146.