The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation
The Foundation makes grants to charitable bodies in accordance with the objects set out in the trust deed. In addition to supporting local and national charities,mainly on a regular basis,the Foundation has made overseas grants to advance education,relieve poverty,sickness,and suffering some of which have been caused by conflict and disasters.
Activities & Mission
The Foundation makes grants to charitable bodies in accordance with the objects set out in the trust deed. In addition to supporting local and national charities,mainly on a regular basis,the Foundation has made overseas grants to advance education,relieve poverty,sickness,and suffering some of which have been caused by conflict and disasters.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 6% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,600,539 | £1,482,621 | £1,006,929 | £41,548,531 | £505,778 | 0 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,556,362 | £1,664,310 | £1,266,673 | £41,715,423 | £387,860 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,631,043 | £1,549,547 | £1,234,059 | £40,836,901 | £495,808 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,408,927 | £1,595,341 | £1,214,595 | £39,346,068 | £414,312 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,248,383 | £1,040,695 | £777,041 | £37,742,628 | £600,726 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation
What does The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation do?
The Foundation makes grants to charitable bodies in accordance with the objects set out in the trust deed. In addition to supporting local and national charities,mainly on a regular basis,the Foundation has made overseas grants to advance education,relieve poverty,sickness,and suffering some of which have been caused by conflict and disasters.
How much income did The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation report in 2025?
The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation reported total income of £1.60m and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation?
The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 62.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?
The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1978 as charity number 273298. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation?
The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation 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 Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation operate?
The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation operates across 14 areas, including Ecuador, Eswatini, Ethiopia and 11 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 273298.
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34 HIGH EAST STREET
DORCHESTER
DORSET
DT1 1HA
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