Kirwin Davies Foundation
Analysis
Kirwin Davies Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Shaftesbury. It was registered in January 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 11032807). It says it makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Kirwin Davies Foundation reported income of £54k and spending of £25k, leaving 53% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 117%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Kirwin Davies Foundation sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 82% 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 The Millers Trust (£54k), Hilldene Community Association (£54k) and Lions Club of Winslow (£54k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity intends to support a limited number of students in financial need with living expenses during tertiary education. Applicants will be identified in conjunction with their secondary schools and will be expected to explain in writing why the need help and how the course they plan to undertake will change their lives. No direct application will be considered.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Millers Trust | Walton-on-Thames | £54k |
| Hilldene Community Association | Southampton | £54k |
| Lions Club of Winslow | Buckingham | £54k |
| Friends of Sherfield | Hook | £54k |