Dresden Trust
Analysis
Dresden Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in September 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Dresden Trust reported income of £54k and spending of £12k, leaving 77% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £10k to £54k (+425%), an average of +51% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income dropped by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 42% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Dresden Trust sits at the 49th percentile: it is larger than about 49% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 62nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 2nd Witham Boys' Brigade (£54k), Flint Evangelical Church (£54k) and Baptist Bible Fellowship GB (£54k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Dresden Trust builds bridges of friendship and cooperation between the people of Britain and Dresden following the destruction of the historic centre by British bombing in 1945. Having pursued reconciliation in the 30 years since its foundation, the Trust cooperates with Dresden in school exchanges, youth learning projects, culture, conferences and enhancement of public spaces.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Witham Boys' Brigade | Essex | £54k |
| Flint Evangelical Church | Flint | £54k |
| Baptist Bible Fellowship GB | Birmingham | £54k |
| Assemblies of God Pentecostal Church | Worcestershire | £54k |