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The Dilkes Family Foundation

The Dilkes Family Foundation is an independent grant-making charitable trust. The Dilkes Family Foundation funds organisations in the UK and overseas that support children and young people and protect our natural world. The Dilkes Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

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Activities & Mission

The Dilkes Family Foundation is an independent grant-making charitable trust. The Dilkes Family Foundation funds organisations in the UK and overseas that support children and young people and protect our natural world. The Dilkes Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

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
£709,849
Latest Expenditure
£161,525

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 22.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 37.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £671,303
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £38,546
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £159,412
Raising Funds £2,113
Governance £58,283
Grants to Institutions £101,000
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
£709,849
£161,525£159,412£528,728£528,7280 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dilkes Family Foundation

What does The Dilkes Family Foundation do?

The Dilkes Family Foundation is an independent grant-making charitable trust. The Dilkes Family Foundation funds organisations in the UK and overseas that support children and young people and protect our natural world. The Dilkes Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How much income did The Dilkes Family Foundation report in 2025?

The Dilkes Family Foundation reported total income of £710k and reported expenditure of £162k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dilkes Family Foundation registered as a charity?

The Dilkes Family Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2024 as charity number 1208134. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs The Dilkes Family Foundation?

The Dilkes Family Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dilkes Family Foundation operate?

The Dilkes Family Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Dilkes Family Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Dilkes Family Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1208134.

Details

Address
C/o Greenwood Place
Somerset House
The Strand
London
WC2R 1LA
Registration Date
7 May 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5238600
Charity Number
1208134

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Trustees

Alexander Docherty
Also governs 1 other charity
Ben Simon Dilkes
Also governs 1 other charity
Katherine Dilkes

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