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The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association

Also known as: The Drinking Fountain Association

We provide overseas aid for water based projects such as building bore holes or providing elephant pumps, irrigation for villages and water troughs for animals.

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Activities & Mission

We provide overseas aid for water based projects such as building bore holes or providing elephant pumps, irrigation for villages and water troughs for animals.

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
£52,649
Latest Expenditure
£40,341

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 76.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 76.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£52,649
£40,3410 / 0
2024
£49,581
£21,4650 / 0
2023
£46,306
£32,7210 / 0
2022
£44,490
£22,6330 / 0
2021
£39,184
£19,4440 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association

What does The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association do?

We provide overseas aid for water based projects such as building bore holes or providing elephant pumps, irrigation for villages and water troughs for animals.

How much income did The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association report in 2025?

The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association reported total income of £53k and reported expenditure of £40k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association registered as a charity?

The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 207743. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association?

The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association operate?

The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association operates across 5 areas, including Bangladesh, Egypt, India and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Metropolitan Drinking Fountain And Cattle Trough Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207743.

Details

Address
5 Queenborough Gardens
Chislehurst
BR7 6NP
Registration Date
22 September 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207743
Charity Number
207743

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Trustees

Alastair King
Also governs 2 other charities
ALDERMAN SIR MICHAEL BEAR
Laura Erith
MARK ELLIOTT
MARK SLATER
Paul O'Connell
Ralph Baber
SOPHIE FULLER

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Drinking Fountain Association

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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