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The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation

The Foundation assists people, who live or work in Westminster and who are unable to access the housing market without assistance, by investing in social rented housing and affordable home ownership schemes. It does not make grants to individuals. It will however make grants to organisations, whose work assists its intended beneficiaries.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation assists people, who live or work in Westminster and who are unable to access the housing market without assistance, by investing in social rented housing and affordable home ownership schemes. It does not make grants to individuals. It will however make grants to organisations, whose work assists its intended beneficiaries.

Grants

The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£25,153
Who it helps
people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
accommodation or housing

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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 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,999,886
Latest Expenditure
£16,052,989

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £10,450,529
Other Trading £2,100,417
Investments £824,600
Other Income £624,340

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,610,743
Raising Funds £0
Governance £162,450
Grants to Institutions £25,153
Other Expenditure £442,246

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
£13,999,886
£16,052,989£15,610,743£163,356,576£134,545,72618 / 0
2025
£15,810,231
£15,524,349£15,180,397£165,409,679£136,611,45016 / 0
2024
£15,651,990
£14,815,644£14,815,644£166,869,419£134,984,60016 / 0
2023
£13,094,433
£12,962,710£12,962,710£168,533,073£133,296,64015 / 0
2022
£12,469,678
£10,728,329£6,818,397£168,401,350£2,900,00013 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation

What does The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation do?

The Foundation assists people, who live or work in Westminster and who are unable to access the housing market without assistance, by investing in social rented housing and affordable home ownership schemes. It does not make grants to individuals. It will however make grants to organisations, whose work assists its intended beneficiaries.

How much income did The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation report in 2026?

The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation reported total income of £14.00m and reported expenditure of £16.05m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation registered as a charity?

The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 June 2005 as charity number 1110090. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation?

The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation operate?

The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation operates across 8 areas, including Camden, City Of Westminster, Ealing and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1110090.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
17 June 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4016541
Charity Number
1110090

Trustees

THE DOLPHIN SQUARE CHARITABLE TRUSTEE

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Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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