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Devon Community Foundation

DCF is privileged to be working alongside people who are motivated by wanting to make a difference across Devon.We use our knowledge of local needs and the voluntary sector to manage the distribution of funds to achieve sustainable outcomes, awarding financial and other support on behalf of our partners and donors.In this way we address disadvantage and achieve inspiring change in our communities.

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Activities & Mission

DCF is privileged to be working alongside people who are motivated by wanting to make a difference across Devon.We use our knowledge of local needs and the voluntary sector to manage the distribution of funds to achieve sustainable outcomes, awarding financial and other support on behalf of our partners and donors.In this way we address disadvantage and achieve inspiring change in our communities.

Grants

Devon Community Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£2,031,564
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport, economic or community development and employment, armed forces or emergency service efficiency and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

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

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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
£2,154,227
Latest Expenditure
£2,673,142

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 117.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,525,449
Charitable Activities £269,293
Other Trading £0
Investments £334,485
Other Income £25,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,533,343
Raising Funds £139,799
Governance £4,573
Grants to Institutions £2,031,564
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,154,227
£2,673,142£2,533,343£11,426,601£375,36614 / 0
2024
£2,534,721
£2,946,666£2,819,874£11,350,343£536,87315 / 0
2023
£2,611,420
£2,893,982£2,797,389£11,008,310£627,54917 / 1
2022
£2,157,570
£2,635,777£2,507,291£11,698,487£567,71112 / 1
2021
£4,186,609
£3,348,235£3,226,298£11,211,404£703,31110 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Devon Community Foundation

What does Devon Community Foundation do?

DCF is privileged to be working alongside people who are motivated by wanting to make a difference across Devon.We use our knowledge of local needs and the voluntary sector to manage the distribution of funds to achieve sustainable outcomes, awarding financial and other support on behalf of our partners and donors.In this way we address disadvantage and achieve inspiring change in our communities.

How much income did Devon Community Foundation report in 2025?

Devon Community Foundation reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £2.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Devon Community Foundation registered as a charity?

Devon Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 1996 as charity number 1057923. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Devon Community Foundation?

Devon Community Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devon Community Foundation operate?

Devon Community Foundation operates across 3 areas: Devon, Plymouth City and Torbay.

Is Devon Community Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Devon Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1057923.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
9 September 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1057923
Charity Number
1057923

Trustees

Anne Gunther
Also governs 2 other charities
Caroline Rudolph
Commodore John Keith Moores
Jessica Pilkington
Kelly Spry-Phare
Nicholas James
Robert David Williams
Rowan Truscott

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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