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.
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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 75% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,810,231 | £15,524,349 | £15,180,397 | £165,409,679 | £136,611,450 | 16 / 0 |
| 2024 | £15,651,990 | £14,815,644 | £14,815,644 | £166,869,419 | £134,984,600 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £13,094,433 | £12,962,710 | £12,962,710 | £168,533,073 | £133,296,640 | 15 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,469,678 | £10,728,329 | £6,818,397 | £168,401,350 | £2,900,000 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £12,104,319 | £11,472,371 | £7,723,641 | £166,660,001 | £10,700,000 | 13 / 0 |
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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 2025?
The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation reported total income of £15.81m and reported expenditure of £15.52m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation?
The Dolphin Square Charitable Foundation has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
22 Carlisle Place
LONDON
SW1P 1JA
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