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The Dartmouth Trust

The Dartmouth Trust is the custodian of a permanent endowment. Its task is to manage its investment portfolio for the benefit of the 3 named charities. This requires the charity to invest efficiently and commercially, producing a stable and if possible growing income for the beneficiaries. The endowment is invested in a mix of commercial and residential property and financial investments.

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Activities & Mission

The Dartmouth Trust is the custodian of a permanent endowment. Its task is to manage its investment portfolio for the benefit of the 3 named charities. This requires the charity to invest efficiently and commercially, producing a stable and if possible growing income for the beneficiaries. The endowment is invested in a mix of commercial and residential property and financial investments.

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

Latest Income
£828,745
Latest Expenditure
£828,745

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 71.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 30.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £513,309
Investments £271,296
Other Income £44,140

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £590,014
Raising Funds £238,731
Governance £10,665
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£828,745
£828,745£590,014£13,877,846£180,0003 / 0
2024
£768,560
£768,560£565,181£14,000,458£305,4053 / 0
2023
£775,758
£775,758£775,758£11,907,993£180,0003 / 0
2022
£752,379
£851,529£725,326£12,647,633£320,8563 / 0
2021
£755,405
£780,405£613,667£12,665,777£304,1503 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dartmouth Trust

What does The Dartmouth Trust do?

The Dartmouth Trust is the custodian of a permanent endowment. Its task is to manage its investment portfolio for the benefit of the 3 named charities. This requires the charity to invest efficiently and commercially, producing a stable and if possible growing income for the beneficiaries. The endowment is invested in a mix of commercial and residential property and financial investments.

How much income did The Dartmouth Trust report in 2025?

The Dartmouth Trust reported total income of £829k and reported expenditure of £829k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dartmouth Trust registered as a charity?

The Dartmouth Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 1962 as charity number 203402. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Dartmouth Trust?

The Dartmouth Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dartmouth Trust operate?

The Dartmouth Trust operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dartmouth Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dartmouth Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 203402.

Details

Address
Dartmouth Trust
38 Victoria Road
DARTMOUTH
Devon
TQ6 9SA
Registration Date
24 April 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
203402
Charity Number
203402

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Trustees

Charles Rendell
Dawn Shepherd
Also governs 2 other charities
John Morgan Ellwood
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Sutton-Scott-Tucker
Michael Croft
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Stuart Gordon
Also governs 2 other charities
Peter Geoffrey Osborne
Radovan Vuckovic
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Andrew Langley

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14 May 2026
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