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Oral Health Foundation

Also known as: British Dental Health Foundation, The Association for the Preservation of Dental Health Limited

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROMOTE TO THE PUBLIC THE BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING ANDMAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF ORAL HEALTH. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BRITISH DENTAL HEALTHFOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH BY PROVIDING IMPARTIAL AND INDEPENDENT ADVICE,INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.

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Activities & Mission

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROMOTE TO THE PUBLIC THE BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING ANDMAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF ORAL HEALTH. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BRITISH DENTAL HEALTHFOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH BY PROVIDING IMPARTIAL AND INDEPENDENT ADVICE,INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.

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
£1,028,012
Latest Expenditure
£1,070,501

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £205,269
Charitable Activities £806,437
Other Trading £3,000
Investments £13,306
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,065,727
Raising Funds £4,774
Governance £78,428
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,028,012
£1,070,501£1,065,727£1,121,438£590,21411 / 0
2023
£998,130
£1,070,055£1,064,942£1,114,518£592,39111 / 0
2022
£941,980
£941,531£935,225£1,195,788£719,92812 / 0
2021
£904,562
£858,911£853,379£1,226,780£737,96412 / 0
2020
£983,244
£1,031,190£1,026,499£1,080,951£580,08015 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oral Health Foundation

What does Oral Health Foundation do?

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROMOTE TO THE PUBLIC THE BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING ANDMAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF ORAL HEALTH. THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE BRITISH DENTAL HEALTHFOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE ORAL HEALTH BY PROVIDING IMPARTIAL AND INDEPENDENT ADVICE,INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.

How much income did Oral Health Foundation report in 2024?

Oral Health Foundation reported total income of £1.03m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Oral Health Foundation registered as a charity?

Oral Health Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1971 as charity number 263198. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs Oral Health Foundation?

Oral Health Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oral Health Foundation operate?

Oral Health Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oral Health Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Oral Health Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 263198.

Details

Address
Oral Health Foundation
PO Box 7107
RUGBY
Warwickshire
CV21 9WL
Registration Date
8 November 1971
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
263198
Charity Number
263198

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Trustees

Andrew John Hay
Catherine Brady
Dr Benjamin Atkins
Dr Fiona Sandom
Dr Soha Dattani
Gemma Louise Barker
Georgios Tsakos
Ian Waller
Jason Bunce
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Avijit Banerjee
Professor Jonathon Timothy Newton
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • British Dental Health Foundation
  • The Association for the Preservation of Dental Health Limited

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14 May 2026
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