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the oppenheim-john downes memorial trust

The charity supports other defined groups and the general public. The Oppenheim-John Downes Memorial Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is arts, culture, heritage, or science. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in York and operates in England And Wales and Scotland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

Activities & Mission

The maintenance of a scheme of awards to deserving artists, writers, craftsmen and musicians of anykind who by reason of their poverty are unable to pursue effectively their vocation as such. Beneficiaries must be over 30 years of age and be born within Great Britain, Northern Ireland, The Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and must be British Citizens.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£37,284
Latest Expenditure
£57,055

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 153.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 153.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£37,284£57,0550 / 0
2023£66,783£73,1010 / 0
2022£67,804£70,9490 / 0
2021£37,873£57,3050 / 0
2020£38,552£49,4660 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers