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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

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Activities & Mission

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

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£377,264
Latest Expenditure
£354,727

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 94.0%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£377,264
£354,7270 / 0
2023
£370,606
£441,5590 / 2
2022
£331,288
£446,9710 / 2
2021
£327,250
£345,0660 / 0
2020
£354,592
£350,8990 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about British Dental Association Benevolent Fund

What does British Dental Association Benevolent Fund do?

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

How much income did British Dental Association Benevolent Fund report in 2024?

British Dental Association Benevolent Fund reported total income of £377k and reported expenditure of £355k for the financial year ending 2024, 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 9 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.

Details

Address
AC Mole Llp
Stafford House
Blackbrook Park Avenue
TAUNTON
Somerset
TA1 2PX
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
208146
Charity Number
208146

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Trustees

Dr Shafaq Hussain Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Jacobs
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Dr Alexander Gormley
Dr Henrik Overgaard-Nielsen
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Dr Jacqueline Barclay
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Dr Molly Deykin
Dr Peter Crooks
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Dr Richard Hems
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Dr Samuel Derek Manson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Benevolent Fund of the British Dental Association
  • Bda Benevolent Fund
  • Dentists Benevolent Fund

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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