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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 283158
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The Dobson Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 283158. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Medway. The register describes its activities as: “The Trust was set up in 1981 by a bequest from Mr W. H. Dobson (a former Gillingham Borough Council engineer) for the purpose of providing enjoyment and welfare to elderly people in the Gillingham Borough Area. The trust exercise this duty by giving grants to groups providing welfare for the elderly, as well as…” Its charitable objects are: “For the use, enjoyment and benefit of the aged people witin the borough of gillingham.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £1,627 and spending of £4,852.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,627
Latest spending
£4,852
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Older people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £1,627 | £4,852 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £1,594 | £1,994 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £1,593 | £1,568 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6,562 | £5,028 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £5,563 | £6,440 |
Charitable objects
For the use, enjoyment and benefit of the aged people witin the borough of gillingham.
Where it operates
Medway
- Trustees
- 4
What The Dobson Trust funds
The Dobson Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £19.9k in total.
How to apply to The Dobson Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Dobson Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about The Dobson Trust
Is The Dobson Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Dobson Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does The Dobson Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Medway.
Does The Dobson Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Dobson Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does The Dobson Trust give each year?
The register does not break out The Dobson Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £4,852. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,976 a year.
How large is The Dobson Trust?
In its latest reported year The Dobson Trust reported income of £1,627 and spending of £4,852.
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