Elizabeth Dowell's Trust

Also known as: Dowell's Retreat

To provide affordable housing for the elderly.

Activities & Mission

To provide affordable housing for the elderly.

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.

Local Authority

Birmingham City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£263,293

Latest Expenditure

£284,294

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 108.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 108.0%

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2024	£263,293	£284,294	0 / 2
2023	£250,317	£232,430	0 / 2
2022	£222,841	£197,406	0 / 1
2021	£187,013	£196,992	0 / 3
2020	£192,417	£159,169	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Dowell's Trust

What does Elizabeth Dowell's Trust do?

To provide affordable housing for the elderly.

How much income did Elizabeth Dowell's Trust report in 2024?

Elizabeth Dowell's Trust reported total income of £263k and reported expenditure of £284k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Elizabeth Dowell's Trust registered as a charity?

Elizabeth Dowell's Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 1963 as charity number 217309. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs Elizabeth Dowell's Trust?

Elizabeth Dowell's Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles James Wall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Elizabeth Dowell's Trust operate?

Elizabeth Dowell's Trust operates in Birmingham City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Elizabeth Dowell's Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Elizabeth Dowell's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 217309.