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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.

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
£326,734
Latest Expenditure
£289,054

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£705,055
£707,613£707,613£35,035£35,0000 / 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 2024?

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation reported total income of £327k and reported expenditure of £289k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation?

The David Brownlow Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
GREAT MARTINS
SHURLOCK ROW
READING
RG10 0PN
Website
www.dbcf.com
Registration Date
13 October 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020699
Charity Number
1144254

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Trustees

Benjamin Rawson
EDWARD NICHOLAS REED
Also governs 4 other charities
Lord David Brownlow CVO DL
Nicola Carroll

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Economic and community development

Also Known As

  • The Havisham Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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