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Douglas Arter Foundation

Also known as: The Good Neighbours Trust

The trust makes grants for projects, within UK only, to registered charities benefiting physically and mentally disabled. Ongoing & core costs, research & major funding are not favoured. Requests from individuals are not considered. Appeals, which must be accompanied by accounts, are not acknowledged. Trustees meet in March/June/Sept/Dec. Successful applicants are advised within two weeks.

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Activities & Mission

The trust makes grants for projects, within UK only, to registered charities benefiting physically and mentally disabled. Ongoing & core costs, research & major funding are not favoured. Requests from individuals are not considered. Appeals, which must be accompanied by accounts, are not acknowledged. Trustees meet in March/June/Sept/Dec. Successful applicants are advised within two weeks.

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
£122,134
Latest Expenditure
£132,468

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 108.5%
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
£122,134
£132,4680 / 0
2023
£116,343
£125,0120 / 0
2022
£123,266
£117,3070 / 0
2021
£105,497
£101,6560 / 0
2020
£97,666
£106,0620 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Douglas Arter Foundation

What does Douglas Arter Foundation do?

The trust makes grants for projects, within UK only, to registered charities benefiting physically and mentally disabled. Ongoing & core costs, research & major funding are not favoured. Requests from individuals are not considered. Appeals, which must be accompanied by accounts, are not acknowledged. Trustees meet in March/June/Sept/Dec. Successful applicants are advised within two weeks.

How much income did Douglas Arter Foundation report in 2024?

Douglas Arter Foundation reported total income of £122k and reported expenditure of £132k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Douglas Arter Foundation registered as a charity?

Douglas Arter Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 201794. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Douglas Arter Foundation?

Douglas Arter Foundation is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is GEOFFREY VERNON ARTER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Douglas Arter Foundation operate?

Douglas Arter Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Douglas Arter Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Douglas Arter Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 201794.

Details

Address
Fern Villa
Melksham Road
Patterdown
Chippenham
SN15 2NR
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
201794
Charity Number
201794

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Trustees

GEOFFREY VERNON ARTER Chair
BELINDA JANE ARTER
CATHERINE ELIZABETH ARTER
JOHN LESLIE HUDD
PETER MICHAEL YARDLEY

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Good Neighbours Trust

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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