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Dovedale

The purpose of the charity is to advance such charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit from time to time by making grants to organisations and individuals. The charity aims include the advancement of: - Education;- Arts, culture, heritage and science;- Human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation; and the promotion of religious harmony, equality and diversity.

Activities & Mission

The purpose of the charity is to advance such charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit from time to time by making grants to organisations and individuals. The charity aims include the advancement of: - Education;- Arts, culture, heritage and science;- Human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation; and the promotion of religious harmony, equality and diversity.

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
£736,495
Latest Expenditure
£178,293

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 20.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £191,250
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £82,888
Other Income £462,357

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £147,366
Raising Funds £30,927
Governance £8,031
Grants to Institutions £139,000
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£736,495
£178,293£147,366£5,571,992£5,571,9920 / 0
2023
£815,605
£205,725£176,005£5,013,790£5,013,7900 / 0
2022
£296,588
£155,9590 / 0
2021
£331,800
£128,7450 / 0
2020
£343,842
£130,9660 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dovedale

What does Dovedale do?

The purpose of the charity is to advance such charitable purposes as the charity trustees see fit from time to time by making grants to organisations and individuals. The charity aims include the advancement of: - Education;- Arts, culture, heritage and science;- Human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation; and the promotion of religious harmony, equality and diversity.

How much income did Dovedale report in 2024?

Dovedale reported total income of £736k and reported expenditure of £178k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Dovedale?

Dovedale has a program ratio of 20.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Dovedale registered as a charity?

Dovedale was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2016 as charity number 1170157. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Dovedale?

Dovedale is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dovedale operate?

Dovedale operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Dovedale a registered charity?

Yes — Dovedale is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1170157.

Details

Address
71 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET
LONDON
EC4V 4AY
Registration Date
14 November 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5091503
Charity Number
1170157

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Trustees

EMMA VICTORIA LOUGH
Jessica Anne Lough
Joan Adams Speers
OLIVER JAMES LOUGH
ROBIN ANTHONY LOUGH
SEAN M WATSON

Sectors & Classifications

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