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the dobson trust

The charity supports elderly people. The Dobson Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Chatham and operates in Medway.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust was set up in 1981 by a bequest from Mr W. H. Dobson (a former Gillingham Borough Council engineer) for the purpose of providing enjoyment and welfare to elderly people in the Gillingham Borough Area. The trust exercise this duty by giving grants to groups providing welfare for the elderly, as well as making direct grants to individuals.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,594
Latest Expenditure
£1,994

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 125.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 125.1%
Expenditure as % of income