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The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation

Also known as: The Havisham Trust

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation is a grant giving charity dedicated to enhancing the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvatage, through personal development such as education, the provision of new equipment, or the improvement and regeneration of their community. It operates in the UK, mainly in the County of Berkshire.

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Activities & Mission

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation is a grant giving charity dedicated to enhancing the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvatage, through personal development such as education, the provision of new equipment, or the improvement and regeneration of their community. It operates in the UK, mainly in the County of Berkshire.

Grants

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2021)
£535,324
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation or housing, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and armed forces or emergency service efficiency

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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£100,593
Latest Expenditure
£167,615

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £518,750
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £8
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £538,727
Raising Funds £0
Governance £3,403
Grants to Institutions £535,324
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
£100,593
£167,6150 / 0
2024
£326,734
£289,0540 / 0
2023
£312,914
£281,9330 / 0
2022
£456,287
£457,9190 / 0
2021
£518,758
£538,727£538,727£15,066£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation

What does The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation do?

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation is a grant giving charity dedicated to enhancing the lives and wellbeing of individuals and communities where there is an element of disadvatage, through personal development such as education, the provision of new equipment, or the improvement and regeneration of their community. It operates in the UK, mainly in the County of Berkshire.

How much income did The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation report in 2025?

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation reported total income of £101k and reported expenditure of £168k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 October 2011 as charity number 1144254. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation?

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation operate?

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation operates across 6 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Reading, Slough and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144254.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.dbcf.com
Registration Date
13 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020699
Charity Number
1144254

Trustees

Benjamin Rawson
Lord David Brownlow CVO DL
Nicola Carroll

Also Known As

  • The Havisham Trust

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2 November 2026
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