The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust
1. To relieve poor persons and 2. for other charitable purposes as the trustees shall think fit
Activities & Mission
1. To relieve poor persons and 2. for other charitable purposes as the trustees shall think fit
Grants
The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £13,553
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, religious activities, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
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
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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 | £42,883 | £13,553 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £38,255 | £56,149 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £28,867 | £54,653 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £23,595 | £57,463 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £33,619 | £50,745 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust
What does The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust do?
1. To relieve poor persons and 2. for other charitable purposes as the trustees shall think fit
How much income did The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust report in 2025?
The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust reported total income of £43k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1980 as charity number 279786. It has been registered for 46 years.
Who runs The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust?
The Michael Dewhirst Charitable 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 Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust operate?
The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Michael Dewhirst Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279786.
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Trustees
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
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