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David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation

Also known as: David Forbes-Nixon Charitable Foundation, Dfn Charitable Foundation

The DFN Foundation is a grant-making charity that combines funding and strategic support to initiate positive change across four key areas, disability education, disability employment, myeloma cancer research and conservation

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Activities & Mission

The DFN Foundation is a grant-making charity that combines funding and strategic support to initiate positive change across four key areas, disability education, disability employment, myeloma cancer research and conservation

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
£319,012
Latest Expenditure
£595,604

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 186.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 186.7%
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
£319,012
£595,6040 / 0
2023
£320,068
£566,9400 / 0
2022
£419,158
£653,7490 / 0
2021
£407,193
£1,174,6740 / 0
2020
£454,906
£1,538,7050 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation

What does David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation do?

The DFN Foundation is a grant-making charity that combines funding and strategic support to initiate positive change across four key areas, disability education, disability employment, myeloma cancer research and conservation

How much income did David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation report in 2024?

David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation reported total income of £319k and reported expenditure of £596k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 2014 as charity number 1155919. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation?

David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID FORBES-NIXON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation operate?

David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation operates across 3 areas: Kenya, Scotland and England.

Is David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — David Forbes-Nixon Family Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1155919.

Details

Address
8-10 GROSVENOR GARDENS
LONDON
SW1W 0DH
Registration Date
24 February 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5044468
Charity Number
1155919

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Trustees

DAVID FORBES-NIXON Chair
Eric William Low
Harry Forbes-Nixon
James Dickson
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicola Brentnall
SIMON NICHOLAS KONSTA
Tom O'Beirne

Also Known As

  • David Forbes-Nixon Charitable Foundation
  • Dfn Charitable Foundation

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