Delamere Dairy Foundation
Analysis
Delamere Dairy Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Knutsford. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Delamere Dairy Foundation reported income of £294k and spending of £68k, leaving 77% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £508k to £294k (-42%), an average of -13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 297%. Over the whole period it spent 26% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Delamere Dairy Foundation sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Home-Start Birmingham North and Inner City (£294k), Durham City Youth Project (£296k) and Didcot Train - Inspiring Young People (£294k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We welcome applications for grants £1000 to £5000 from charities and organisations whose purpose fits with our objects: The advancement of agriculture / environmental protection; The advancement in life of young people by developing their capabilities so that they may mature as contributory members of society; The relief of financial hardship; The advancement of education; The relief of sickness.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Home-Start Birmingham North and Inner City | Birmingham | £294k |
| Durham City Youth Project | Durham | £296k |
| Didcot Train - Inspiring Young People | Didcot | £294k |
| Blakemore Foundation | Willenhall | £298k |