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The Davidge Usher Trust

The CIO makes grants to organisations in Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire for the advancement of education, traing health & religious activities. The Trustees review all requests for financial support and assess the probable impact on the community or organisation of providing financial help.

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Activities & Mission

The CIO makes grants to organisations in Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire for the advancement of education, traing health & religious activities. The Trustees review all requests for financial support and assess the probable impact on the community or organisation of providing financial help.

Grants

The Davidge Usher Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2026)
£83,600
What it supports
other charitable purposes

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£536,603
Latest Expenditure
£296,264

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 21.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 39.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 71.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £530,697
Other Income £5,906

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £117,063
Raising Funds £179,201
Governance £33,463
Grants to Institutions £83,600
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£536,603
£296,264£117,063£36,681,306£36,681,3060 / 0
2025
£572,939
£564,805£132,706£37,191,362£37,191,3620 / 0
2024
£488,132
£428,3270 / 0
2023
£466,845
£322,8620 / 0
2022
£431,512
£298,1640 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Davidge Usher Trust

What does The Davidge Usher Trust do?

The CIO makes grants to organisations in Northamptonshire & Oxfordshire for the advancement of education, traing health & religious activities. The Trustees review all requests for financial support and assess the probable impact on the community or organisation of providing financial help.

How much income did The Davidge Usher Trust report in 2026?

The Davidge Usher Trust reported total income of £537k and reported expenditure of £296k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Davidge Usher Trust registered as a charity?

The Davidge Usher Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2019 as charity number 1183248. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs The Davidge Usher Trust?

The Davidge Usher Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Davidge Usher Trust operate?

The Davidge Usher Trust operates across 2 areas: Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire.

Is The Davidge Usher Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Davidge Usher Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183248.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 May 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5091200
Charity Number
1183248

Trustees

Benjamin Michael Berridge
Catherine Usher
DAVID JOHN SMITH
MARK STUART ARROWSMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
MARY PHILIPPA ROSE JAMES
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Allinson
RICHARD ARROWSMITH

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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