The Dulverton Trust

The Dulverton Trust is an independent grant-making Trust founded by Lord Dulverton in 1949. The Trust supports national and regional charities operating in England, Scotland and Wales, excluding charities primarily for the benefit of residents of London. Some grants are given to UK charities operating in East Africa. The Trust incorporated in 2012 (unincorporated no. 206426).

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Kenya Scotland Uganda

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,188,720

Latest Expenditure

£4,708,263

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 184.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 85.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 15.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,188,169

Other Income £551

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,042,112

Raising Funds £666,151

Governance £77,939

Grants to Institutions £3,760,100

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 2026.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2026	£2,188,720	£4,708,263	£4,042,112	£121,534,464	£117,800,000	4 / 0
2025	£2,264,497	£4,082,881	£3,542,256	£115,489,415	£106,800,000	4 / 0
2024	£2,662,211	£3,808,955	£3,305,144	£116,720,103	£106,492,814	5 / 0
2023	£1,951,204	£5,958,186	£5,418,869	£108,332,504	£97,904,428	4 / 0
2022	£2,866,381	£4,502,108	£4,035,745	£116,131,908	£105,704,586	5 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about The Dulverton Trust

What does The Dulverton Trust do?

How much income did The Dulverton Trust report in 2026?

The Dulverton Trust reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £4.71m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dulverton Trust registered as a charity?

The Dulverton Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 2012 as charity number 1146484. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Dulverton Trust?

The Dulverton Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER WILLS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dulverton Trust operate?

The Dulverton Trust operates across 3 areas: Kenya, Scotland and Uganda.

Is The Dulverton Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Dulverton Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146484.