Dartmouth United Charities
Dartmouth United Charities provides almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character, who have lived in Dartmouth for two years before their appointment, or in exceptional circumstances, live outside the area but are otherwise qualified.It also makes grants to individuals and to organisations supporting Dartmouth residents who are in need, hardship or distress.
Activities & Mission
Dartmouth United Charities provides almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character, who have lived in Dartmouth for two years before their appointment, or in exceptional circumstances, live outside the area but are otherwise qualified.It also makes grants to individuals and to organisations supporting Dartmouth residents who are in need, hardship or distress.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £510,739 | £230,681 | £230,681 | £5,880,071 | £4,200,071 | 4 / 0 |
| 2024 | £518,764 | £251,570 | £251,570 | £5,609,024 | £150,000 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £537,660 | £225,959 | £225,959 | £5,322,115 | £3,642,115 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £474,293 | £210,205 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £476,420 | £175,603 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dartmouth United Charities
What does Dartmouth United Charities do?
Dartmouth United Charities provides almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character, who have lived in Dartmouth for two years before their appointment, or in exceptional circumstances, live outside the area but are otherwise qualified.It also makes grants to individuals and to organisations supporting Dartmouth residents who are in need, hardship or distress.
How much income did Dartmouth United Charities report in 2025?
Dartmouth United Charities reported total income of £511k and reported expenditure of £231k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dartmouth United Charities?
Dartmouth United Charities has a program ratio of 45.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dartmouth United Charities registered as a charity?
Dartmouth United Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 1962 as charity number 203399. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Dartmouth United Charities?
Dartmouth United Charities is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is JILL CAWLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dartmouth United Charities operate?
Dartmouth United Charities operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dartmouth United Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Dartmouth United Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 203399.
Details
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