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The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund

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Activities & Mission

Providing grants

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
£13,374
Latest Expenditure
£5,076

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 38.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 38.0%
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£13,374
£5,0760 / 5
2023
£10,820
£5,9300 / 0
2022
£12,331
£6,6070 / 0
2021
£12,034
£9,1810 / 0
2020
£11,387
£14,8820 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund

What does The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund do?

Providing grants

How much income did The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund report in 2024?

The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £5k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 September 1989 as charity number 299447. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund?

The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund 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 Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund operate?

The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund a registered charity?

Yes — The Association Of British Dispensing Opticians Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299447.

Details

Address
ABDO College
Godmersham Park
Godmersham
Kent
CT4 7DT
Registration Date
29 September 1989
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299447
Charity Number
299447

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Trustees

Graeme Stevenson
Heather Hows
Jill Umpleby
Keith Cavaye
Lynda Matthias
Michael Jude Cody

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