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The Dulwich Estate

TO MANAGE THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS OF THE CHARITY IN THE LONG TERM INTERESTS OF ALL THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHARITY.THIS IS MEASURED BY THE INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL INCOME DISTRIBUTION TO THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE VALUE OF NET ASSETS.

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Activities & Mission

TO MANAGE THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS OF THE CHARITY IN THE LONG TERM INTERESTS OF ALL THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHARITY.THIS IS MEASURED BY THE INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL INCOME DISTRIBUTION TO THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE VALUE OF NET ASSETS.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,551,000
Latest Expenditure
£15,386,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 57.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 54.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 47.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,551,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,319,000
Raising Funds £7,067,000
Governance £193,000
Grants to Institutions £8,126,000
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£14,551,000
£15,386,000£8,319,000£384,498,000£038 / 0
2024
£14,106,000
£14,713,000£8,214,000£377,567,000£034 / 0
2023
£13,298,000
£14,306,000£7,852,000£366,709,000£033 / 0
2022
£11,990,689
£12,567,289£7,347,856£368,003,272£032 / 0
2021
£11,062,594
£11,318,639£6,636,144£355,446,785£656,87831 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Dulwich Estate

What does The Dulwich Estate do?

TO MANAGE THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS OF THE CHARITY IN THE LONG TERM INTERESTS OF ALL THE BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHARITY.THIS IS MEASURED BY THE INCREASE IN THE ANNUAL INCOME DISTRIBUTION TO THE BENEFICIARIES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE VALUE OF NET ASSETS.

How much income did The Dulwich Estate report in 2025?

The Dulwich Estate reported total income of £14.55m and reported expenditure of £15.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Dulwich Estate registered as a charity?

The Dulwich Estate was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 1966 as charity number 312751. It has been registered for 60 years.

Who runs The Dulwich Estate?

The Dulwich Estate is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rosemarie Bernadette Jones MRICS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Dulwich Estate operate?

The Dulwich Estate operates across 3 areas: Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

Is The Dulwich Estate a registered charity?

Yes — The Dulwich Estate is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 312751.

Details

Address
The Old College
Gallery Road
London
SE21 7AE
Registration Date
18 August 1966
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
312751
Charity Number
312751

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Trustees

Rosemarie Bernadette Jones MRICS Chair
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Angel Faith Locken
Ben Simon Kottler BA Law,CFA
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Caroline Fiona Price LLB ACA
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Damilola Ayodele Ayeko
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Dr Irene Bishop CBE
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Helen Gough
Helen Mary Freeman
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Howard Robert Kerr BA, MBA
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Menna McGregor
Patrick Seth
Peter Cornforth
Thelma Penny Rose King LLB
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