Reading Dispensary Trust
Also known as: Trustees of the Reading Dispensary Trust
Grants for the benefit of individuals generally on application by Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Voluntary Organisations when statutory provision cannot be used.Activity is restricted to helping people who live within a 7 mile radius from the centre of Reading who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm.
Activities & Mission
Grants for the benefit of individuals generally on application by Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Voluntary Organisations when statutory provision cannot be used.Activity is restricted to helping people who live within a 7 mile radius from the centre of Reading who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £58,406 | £58,633 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £50,652 | £49,937 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £50,652 | £49,937 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £50,479 | £51,360 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £55,776 | £43,320 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Reading Dispensary Trust
What does Reading Dispensary Trust do?
Grants for the benefit of individuals generally on application by Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers and Voluntary Organisations when statutory provision cannot be used.Activity is restricted to helping people who live within a 7 mile radius from the centre of Reading who are sick, convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm.
How much income did Reading Dispensary Trust report in 2024?
Reading Dispensary Trust reported total income of £58k and reported expenditure of £59k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Reading Dispensary Trust registered as a charity?
Reading Dispensary Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1983 as charity number 203943. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Reading Dispensary Trust?
Reading Dispensary Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeremy Moreton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reading Dispensary Trust operate?
Reading Dispensary Trust operates across 3 areas: Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham.
Is Reading Dispensary Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Reading Dispensary Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 203943.
Details
16 Wokingham Road
Reading
RG6 1JQ
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Also Known As
- Trustees of the Reading Dispensary Trust
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- 14 May 2026
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