Dr Donald Duncan Will Trust
Analysis
Dr Donald Duncan Will Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Sussex. It was registered in September 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Dr Donald Duncan Will Trust reported income of £12k and spending of £1,651, leaving 86% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £11k to £12k (+10%), an average of +2.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Dr Donald Duncan Will Trust sits at the 40th percentile: it is larger than about 40% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of Surlingham School (£12k), 12th Bebington Scout Group (£12k) and 1st Potten End Scout Group (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In accordance with the terms of the Trust , the available income is paid to Scottish Local Education Authority in perpetuity .The Trustees are satisfied that these purposes remain charitable and for the public benefit.The Trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charity Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Surlingham School | Norwich | £12k |
| 12th Bebington Scout Group | Ellesmere Port | £12k |
| 1st Potten End Scout Group | Berkhamsted | £12k |
| Catherington School Association | Hants | £12k |