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The Oakdale Trust

The Oakdale Trust provides funding for charities and voluntary bodies working in Wales on social and community projects, penal reform and medical support.

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Activities & Mission

The Oakdale Trust provides funding for charities and voluntary bodies working in Wales on social and community projects, penal reform and medical support.

Grants

The Oakdale Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2024)
£305,100
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
the advancement of health or the saving of lives, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science 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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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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£446,727
Latest Expenditure
£515,644

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 70.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 30.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £501,531
Other Income £1,739

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £309,090
Raising Funds £129,047
Governance £3,990
Grants to Institutions £305,100
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£446,727
£515,6440 / 0
2025
£475,424
£447,0200 / 0
2024
£503,270
£438,137£309,090£19,263,677£19,263,6770 / 0
2023
£421,534
£399,2190 / 0
2022
£374,080
£362,0900 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Oakdale Trust

What does The Oakdale Trust do?

The Oakdale Trust provides funding for charities and voluntary bodies working in Wales on social and community projects, penal reform and medical support.

How much income did The Oakdale Trust report in 2026?

The Oakdale Trust reported total income of £447k and reported expenditure of £516k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Oakdale Trust registered as a charity?

The Oakdale Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1963 as charity number 218827. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs The Oakdale Trust?

The Oakdale Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is RUPERT ADLINGTON CADBURY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Oakdale Trust operate?

The Oakdale Trust operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Oakdale Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Oakdale Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 218827.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
7 November 1963
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
218827
Charity Number
218827

Trustees

RUPERT ADLINGTON CADBURY Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr REBECCA CANDIA CADBURY
Gabrielle Marie Cadbury
Also governs 1 other charity
MR FRANCIS BRUCE CADBURY
OLIVIA HANNAH TATTON-BROWN

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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