# The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1167742 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1167742)
- Latest income: £2,562; spending £5,294
- What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Recreation, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides human resources, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Isle of Wight
- Other names: Iowdeca (working)
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/isle-of-wight-dofe-charitable-association

The Isle of Wight Duke of Edinburgh's Award Charitable Association supports young people and volunteers in successfully completing their chosen award or continual training development by the means either financial support or positive signposting to ensure a viable option is available to all.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | £2,562 | £5,294 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2025 | £4,068 | £4,261 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £3,045 | £971 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2023 | £831 | £2,519 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2022 | £1,254 | £1,316 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance in life and relieve the needs of young people aged 14-25 years of age on the Isle of Wight by providing all reasonable resources for the work and development of the duke of edinburgh award scheme as delivered under the local operating authority licence, to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

## What it funds

The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, economic / community development / employment, human rights / equality / diversity and recreation for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides human resources, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association reported income of £2,562 and spending of £5,294. Over its last 5 reported years, to 1 Apr 2026, it spent £14.4k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association in its sources (last checked 5 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

### Is The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Isle of Wight.

### Does The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association give each year?

The register does not break out The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2026 was £5,294. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,872 a year.

### How large is The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association?

In its latest reported year The Isle of Wight Dofe Charitable Association reported income of £2,562 and spending of £5,294.


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