Activities & Mission
Donations made during the year
Grants
The Dorcas Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £109,257
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and recreation
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £46,381 | £109,257 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £54,834 | £111,302 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £55,524 | £107,160 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £55,814 | £96,133 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £49,715 | £70,034 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Dorcas Trust
What does The Dorcas Trust do?
Donations made during the year
How much income did The Dorcas Trust report in 2025?
The Dorcas Trust reported total income of £46k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Dorcas Trust registered as a charity?
The Dorcas Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 September 1978 as charity number 275494. It has been registered for 48 years.
Who runs The Dorcas Trust?
The Dorcas Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Dorcas Trust operate?
The Dorcas Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Dorcas Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Dorcas Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 275494.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated