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).
Activities & Mission
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).
Grants
The Dulverton Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2026)
- £3,760,100
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and the environment, conservation, or heritage
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
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 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?
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).
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.
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Registry Information
Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
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