Dawlish Gardens Trust
The main objective of the charity is the promotion for the public benefit of providing sheltered training and therapeutic employment for disabled clients in horticulture.
Activities & Mission
The main objective of the charity is the promotion for the public benefit of providing sheltered training and therapeutic employment for disabled clients in horticulture.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 51% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 833). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £787,762 | £741,882 | £727,814 | £1,001,307 | £641,307 | 24 / 4 |
| 2024 | £760,371 | £783,964 | £734,043 | £957,388 | £597,388 | 26 / 4 |
| 2023 | £826,305 | £743,873 | £729,747 | £953,631 | £753,631 | 27 / 4 |
| 2022 | £762,417 | £780,623 | £755,194 | £863,944 | £759,112 | 29 / 4 |
| 2021 | £509,061 | £618,552 | £603,226 | £894,744 | £584,744 | 24 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dawlish Gardens Trust
What does Dawlish Gardens Trust do?
The main objective of the charity is the promotion for the public benefit of providing sheltered training and therapeutic employment for disabled clients in horticulture.
How much income did Dawlish Gardens Trust report in 2025?
Dawlish Gardens Trust reported total income of £788k and reported expenditure of £742k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dawlish Gardens Trust?
Dawlish Gardens Trust has a program ratio of 92.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 833 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dawlish Gardens Trust registered as a charity?
Dawlish Gardens Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 1994 as charity number 1032387. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Dawlish Gardens Trust?
Dawlish Gardens Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr JOHN RICHARD EDMUND WHITEHEAD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dawlish Gardens Trust operate?
Dawlish Gardens Trust operates across 2 areas: Devon and Torbay.
Is Dawlish Gardens Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Dawlish Gardens Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1032387.
Details
Port Road
DAWLISH
Devon
EX7 0NX
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