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The Albert Dawson Educational Trust

To promote appreciation and understanding of 19th century english arts and artefacts by undertaking research, by supporting exhibitions, publications, lectures and workshops. To advance education and knowledge by supporting centres of teaching of art and by providing financial assistance to students, and provision of scholarships and bursaries.

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Activities & Mission

To promote appreciation and understanding of 19th century english arts and artefacts by undertaking research, by supporting exhibitions, publications, lectures and workshops. To advance education and knowledge by supporting centres of teaching of art and by providing financial assistance to students, and provision of scholarships and bursaries.

Grants

The Albert Dawson Educational Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2022)
£2,000
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£119,489
Latest Expenditure
£64,737

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 8.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 99.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,250,481
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,153
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £366,420
Raising Funds £0
Governance £364,420
Grants to Institutions £2,000
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 2025.

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
2025
£119,489
£64,7370 / 0
2024
£49,357
£121,9430 / 0
2023
£29,040
£40,8100 / 0
2022
£4,255,634
£366,420£366,420£3,969,524£3,969,5240 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Albert Dawson Educational Trust

What does The Albert Dawson Educational Trust do?

To promote appreciation and understanding of 19th century english arts and artefacts by undertaking research, by supporting exhibitions, publications, lectures and workshops. To advance education and knowledge by supporting centres of teaching of art and by providing financial assistance to students, and provision of scholarships and bursaries.

How much income did The Albert Dawson Educational Trust report in 2025?

The Albert Dawson Educational Trust reported total income of £119k and reported expenditure of £65k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Albert Dawson Educational Trust registered as a charity?

The Albert Dawson Educational Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 2003 as charity number 1098540. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Albert Dawson Educational Trust?

The Albert Dawson Educational Trust 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 The Albert Dawson Educational Trust operate?

The Albert Dawson Educational Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Albert Dawson Educational Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Albert Dawson Educational Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098540.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 July 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3996932
Charity Number
1098540

Trustees

David Beevers
Judith Ann Rudoe
Also governs 1 other charity
Lesley Scott
Mark John Eastment
PETER SHEARBURN MIALL
ROBERT WILLIAM GORDON WILSON

Data & trust

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26 October 2026
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