British Dental Association Trust Fund
Report and Financial Statements
Year Ended
30 September 2025
Company Number 849283 Charity Number 313407
British Dental Association Trust Fund
Report and financial statements
for the year ended 30 September 2025
Contents
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1 Directors’ report
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10 Directors' and Trustees' responsibilities statement
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11 Independent auditor's report
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15 Statement of financial activities
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16 Balance sheet
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17 Statement of cash flows
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18 Notes forming part of the financial statements
British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report
for the year ended 30 September 2025
The directors present their report together with the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 and confirm that they comply with current statutory requirements, and with the requirements of the charitable company's governing instrument.
Reference and administrative details
Charity number
The charity number 313407
Company number
The company number 849283
Directors
The directors of the company (and trustees of the charity) during the year were:
Michael Armstrong (Chair) Paul Blaylock (resigned 31 December 2024) Edward Crouch (Deputy Chair) Peter Crooks Laura Cross (resigned 31 December 2025) John Edwards (appointed 1 January 2026) Alison Lockyer (resigned 31 December 2025) Jason Stokes Richard Shilling Martin Woodrow Nigel Jones (appointed 1 January 2026)
Senior management team
The Trust does not have a senior management team. Its strategic direction is managed by the Trustees and Directors, and operational activities are delegated to the management structures of the British Dental Association. The Library and Museum operate within these structures.
Restricted funds are managed directly by the Trustees with the exception of external grants awarded by the Shirley Glasstone Hughes Memorial restricted fund. External grants are monitored by a management committee. The Committee, chaired by Professor Elizabeth Kay, have been selected due to their range of skills and the benefits these bring.
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The Committee provides guidance through:
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Selecting recipients for awards following the guidance of the review panel.
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Considering requests by grant holders to amend their project protocols.
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Reviewing progress reports submitted by award holders.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report
for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Principal office
64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS (until 15 April 2026) 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX (from 15 April 2026)
Banking services
National Westminster Bank plc, 1 Cavendish Square, London, W1A 4NU and Lloyds TSB Bank plc, 14 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6AF
Investment managers
Barclays Wealth, 1 Colmore Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6ES
Auditors
BDO LLP, 55 Baker Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 7EU
Structure, governance and management
Constitution
The company, which is limited by guarantee (company number 849283) and therefore governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, is also a registered charity (charity number 313407).
Recruitment, appointment and training of trustees
The directors are also the charity trustees of the Trust Fund, as listed on page 1.
Under the Articles of Association adopted on 5 May 2000 the 11 directors/trustees will be the following:
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8 being the elected non-executive directors of the British Dental Association (“BDA”).
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1 being the non-executive who holds the position of Chair of the Principal Executive Committee of the BDA; and
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2 being the Chief Executive and Finance Director of the BDA
Facilities are made available to any new trustees who wish to receive training and guidance in relation to their role as trustees of the charity. The trustees identify and assess training needs on an ongoing basis, both individually and collectively, through performance review.
Remuneration policy
The Trust’s pay structure is based around a graded incremental scale. This applies to all Trust employees. The pay range is made up of five spine points within each of the grades, and staff progress by a spine point (or increment) each year until they reach the top of the scale for the grade. New joiners normally start at the bottom of the scale unless market rate or expertise in the role justify a higher starting point.
The incremental adjustments to pay are made in April each year, and in addition to this there may be a cost-ofliving adjustment to the whole pay spine. The Trust pay scales match those of the BDA and are adjusted in with negotiations between the BDA and the GMB, the recognised trade union within the Association, on the cost-ofliving adjustment.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Remuneration policy (continued)
Grades for jobs are determined by job evaluation. The Trust’s job evaluation scheme is based on descriptors for each of the grades in the structure. A standing job evaluation panel consisting of management, personnel and staff representatives grade a job in accordance with the descriptors. If there is doubt about the grading for the job against the descriptors, the panel undertakes a full analysis of the job in accordance with the job evaluation factors. These grades are subject to periodic review against the market.
Job evaluation takes place when a job description has changed to such an extent that there may be a case for re grading, or when a job description is produced for a new job.
Organisational structure
The Trust Fund is a subsidiary of the British Dental Association. Its trustees take responsibility for the wider strategic direction of the Trust but most of its activities are delegated to the operational and strategic systems of the Association.
The primary operational responsibilities delegated to the Association are:
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Operational planning and execution
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Budgeting
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Management accounts and forecasting
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Risk management
Restricted funds
L S Farrar Dental Scholarship Fund:
The fund aims to assist with fees and living expenses for dental technicians who are studying at dental school to become qualified dentists. Awards are made on a three-year cycle. No awards were made during the year.
Howard Mummery Memorial Prize:
The object of the fund is to recognise an individual who has, during the preceding five years, successfully applied clinical dentistry contemporary developments in the basic sciences that have relevance to the field of children. No prizes were awarded during the year.
Dentist's Provident Society Student Elective
Student members of the BDA may enter the BDA/Dentist's Provident Society Student Elective Awards Competition. To enter, the students may submit a protocol of up to a thousand words, describing the intent of the Elective, with an evaluation of the benefits, both for the student and the place of study. No prizes were awarded during the year.
Scientific Research Fund
The Fund's primary objective is to help finance research projects. Apart from bank interest earned there were no other movements.
Dentsply Scholarship Fund
This is a hardship fund for undergraduates in their 4[th] and 5[th] year of study or postgraduate dental students at a UK University.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Restricted funds (continued)
John McLean Archive Project Grant
The BDA Museum is working with the Unit for the History of Dentistry of King's College London Dental Institute to create the John McLean Archive: a living history of dentistry.
Shirley Glasstone Hughes Trust Fund
This fund was incorporated into the British Dental Association's Trust Fund as a restricted fund during 2011-12. The original purpose of the Shirley Glasstone Hughes Fund (SGH Fund) is maintained providing prizes or scholarships for external dental research and is managed on a day-to-day basis by a management committee, chaired by Professor Elizabeth Kay.
Since 2013/14, the Trust Fund has opted to fund dental research via the BDA’s research team. This is reviewed and managed by the trustees. During 2023/24 financial year, BDA research positions were integrated into the BDA Trust Fund. This decision was motivated by the recognition that the team's achievements demonstrated a seamless alignment with the Trust's objectives. While this adjustment does not impact overall expenditure, it has resulted in the reclassification of costs within restricted funds, increasing salaries and the removal of grants awarded.
Risk management
The Trustees fully recognise their responsibility to manage the risks facing the Trust Fund. The directors of the BDA have implemented a risk management system, which includes the maintenance of a risk register. The risks pertaining to the Trust Fund were considered as part of this process and will be reviewed in future as part of the wider risk strategy. The directors consider the major risks facing the charity are:
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The Trust continues to meet the public benefit test.
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The Trust retains its strong reputation and relevance to dentists, the dental industry and the general public.
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The Trust maintains its strong relationship with the British Dental Association.
The Trust manages the risks around reputation and public benefit through close monitoring and development of its services in order to ensure they meet both the Trust’s objects and the wider interests of dentistry and the public. The Trustees review the policies and operational plans of the Library and Museum annually and liaise with the BDA in order to secure funding for new developments where appropriate.
The Trust’s relationship with BDA is critical to ensuring its financial security. The BDA is the Trust’s most significant donor and its continuing support integral to the rust’s strategic planning. The board of charity trustees includes members of the BDA PEC and SMT. This allows joint planning and close coordination of financial direction. The Trust plans to review the range of activities it undertakes and its relationship with the Association over the next financial year in order to ensure its continued support.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report
for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Fundraising statement
Section 162a of the Companies Act 2011 requires charities to make a statement regarding fundraising activities. Although the Trust does not undertake widespread fundraising from the general public, the legislation defines fundraising as "soliciting or otherwise procuring money or other property for charitable purposes." Such amounts receivable are presented in the accounts as "donations" and include its annual donation from the British Dental Association and wider public donations.
In relation to the above, all solicitations are managed internally by trustees, staff and/or volunteers, without involvement of commercial participators or professional fundraisers, or third parties. The day-to-day management of all income generation is delegated to the Association’s senior management team, who are accountable to the trustees.
The Trust is not bound by any undertaking to be bound by any regulatory scheme. However, the charity is a member of The Fundraising Regulator and complies with the relevant codes of practice. The Trust has not received any complaints during the year. The Trust's terms of employment require staff to behave reasonably at all times.
Objectives and activities
Charitable company's aims and objectives for public benefit
The Trust Fund was established in 1965 with the help of the members of the British Dental Association and a very generous donation from Lilian Lindsay. The objects of the charity are:
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a) To promote, encourage and advance the study and practice of dentistry and allied sciences. b) To advance education in connection with dentistry and allied sciences.
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c) To promote dental health and to further dental health education.
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d) To attain the above-mentioned objects by any of the following among other means:
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a. The execution and discharge or the assistance in the execution and discharge (so far as it shall be lawful) of any educational or other charitable function of the British Dental Association
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b. The provision and/or maintenance and improvement of a library and museum or libraries and museums.
The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and have taken it into account when reviewing the Trust Fund's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. The Trustees are satisfied that the aims of the Trust Fund are carried out wholly in pursuit of its charitable aims.
Since 2013/14, the Trust Fund has opted to fund dental research via the British Dental Association’s research team. The Trust has funded three permanent research posts and specific fixed-term projects which are now complete.
The team’s research and evidence-gathering activities focus on the following goals:
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a. To undertake research on dentistry to understand the state of the dental profession.
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b. To undertake research to understand the views, perceptions and priorities of dentists.
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c. To undertake research to understand the practice of dentistry.
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d. To ensure the right conditions are in place to enable research and evidence-gathering activities.
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e. To advance learning by communicating the findings from BDA research activities widely across the dental profession and to promote evidence-based decision-making at the BDA and beyond.
The museum continues to be supported by its team of volunteers. Working remotely, they have answered research enquiries, researched and published papers and given talks and carried out interviews. Limited access to the building has restricted their work on the collection but essential work has been carried out.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report
for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Achievements and performance
This year has been exceptional for the BDA Trust Fund, marked by significant strategic changes. The planned sale of 64 Wimpole Street, scheduled for completion in March 2026, required substantial time, effort, and financial resources. A large part of the deficit relates to these activities, including clearing the building and associated transport and storage costs.
For the library, the team completed a significant project involving the reclassification, cataloguing, and secure packing of the entire collection, including rare books and historical archives. Over 4,900 boxes of material were transferred to specialist storage facilities, ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of our resources. Following the move, the library service has continued to operate from the Institute of Directors, maintaining full member access to loans, scanning, and advice services. While the physical library space is no longer available, efficient systems have been implemented for recalling items from storage and managing new acquisitions. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of the library team and temporary staff, who ensured continuity of service during a period of significant change.
During the year, over 1,700 members used the library, representing 12% of the membership, with students accounting for 20% of student members. Physical loans totalled 2,555 items, and e-book access was recorded by 891 members. The library supplied 923 articles in response to 379 requests and facilitated 1,168 literature searches. Online engagement remained strong, with nearly 5,000 full-text journal articles accessed and an average of 3,720 monthly Medline alerts run by members.
Similarly, the museum’s priority this year was to catalogue, pack, and store its collection in preparation for vacating Wimpole Street. Between October 2024 and July 2025, the museum team successfully packed 30,000 objects to protect and preserve them during transit and for long-term storage. This complex operation required the combined expertise of the volunteer team, external professional packers, and conservators, representing an enormous collaborative effort to safeguard the collection for the future.
Throughout the financial year, our team of three research analysts has continued to conduct numerous research projects aimed at enhancing our understanding of the dental profession and the challenges it faces.
Survey of GDPs and Employed Dentists
We conducted our annual surveys of GDPs and employed dentists, which are primarily used to prepare evidence for the DDRB. These surveys explore workforce trends, pay, job satisfaction, morale, motivation, stress, and other factors. These findings are also analysed and used for other research outputs.
Clinical experience and confidence of dental graduates
We have undertaken research exploring dental graduates' perceptions of their clinical experience and confidence as they move from the end of fifth year through to the conclusion of Dental Foundation Training. This longitudinal study tracked a cohort of graduates, with interviews at three key stages in their progress, to understand how they felt about their clinical abilities. The findings of this research have been written up and submitted for academic publication.
Views on contract reform
We conducted research to establish general dental practitioners' views of how the NHS dental contract should be reformed. This involved applying a modified delphi-method, whereby a range of statements were tested as to the extent to which respondents agreed or disagreed with them and analysis of this data then established whether there was consensus on each statement. Where consensus was not achieved, the results were played back to respondents, who were then invited to state their agreement or disagreement with the statements again. The findings for this have provided an important basis for developing the Association's policy positions on dental contract reform,
Other Research and Analysis
We have conducted research and analysis on various topics, including the economics and finances of NHS dentistry, the private cross-subsidy for NHS dentistry, the costs of expanding access to NHS dental care, the challenges facing armed forces dentists, national and regional averages of Units of Dental Activity values, and recall intervals.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Financial review
Overview
It has been a year of major change for the BDA Trust Fund, driven by the relocation of the Library and Archives from Wimpole Street to the Institute of Directors. This move required significant planning and investment, including the careful cataloguing and secure transfer of collections and heritage items to specialist storage facilities. These exceptional activities, combined with operational adjustments, placed additional demands on resources and contributed to increased expenditure and a deficit for the year.
Total income reached £883,470 (2024: £858,657), driven mainly by a £880,000 donation from the BDA, an increase of £65,000 from the prior year. Investment income fell to £2,476, reflecting the disposal of remaining investments during the year.
Expenditure rose by 26% to £1,284,261, primarily due to one-off relocation costs of £220,711.
Despite the increase in support by the BDA, these costs contributed to a deficit of £400,833. The restricted SGH Fund was fully utilised, meaning research staffing costs are now met from unrestricted funds.
Net current assets decreased by 61% to £239,034, and cash position reduced by 24% to £765,489, largely due to relocation-related expenditure.
Creditors increased by 21% to £661,106, driven by SGH restricted fund research activity.
The Lavery painting remains classified as a heritage asset and is currently in storage pending trustee decisions on the future format of the Library and Museum.
Reserves policy
The charitable company’s unrestricted income fund represents the reserves available to support its primary objectives. The Trustees aim to maintain an appropriate level of reserves to safeguard against financial risks, particularly any significant reduction in donations from the British Dental Association.
The current policy sets a target of £500,000 in unrestricted contingency reserves. While this is below the level of one year’s expenditure, the Trustees consider it reasonable given the continued support from the British Dental Association and the Trust’s strategic plans. This level provides a meaningful buffer against short-term disruption without holding excessive funds that could otherwise be invested in delivering services.
Total reserves stood at £318,001 (2024: £718,834). After excluding fixed and heritage assets (£78,967) and restricted funds (£129,213), unrestricted reserves amount to £109,821 (2024: £378,497), which is below the policy target. The major reason for this reduction relates to activities required to prepare for the sale of 64 Wimpole Street, scheduled for completion in March 2026. Significant time, effort, and financial resources were invested in clearing the building, including transport and storage costs. While the physical library space is no longer available, efficient systems have been implemented for recalling items from storage and managing new acquisitions.
The Trustees recognise that unrestricted reserves are currently below the target level and are committed to re ‑ establishing reserves over the medium term. They are therefore reviewing the future shape and operating model ‑ of the BDA Trust Fund, particularly in relation to the library and museum, to ensure long term financial sustainability and alignment with strategic priorities. This review will consider opportunities to broaden and diversify income streams, including developing partnerships, securing external funding to support research and related activities, and exploring collaborative working arrangements. Alongside this, the Trustees will continue to manage costs carefully and prioritise expenditure in line with available resources. Progress towards rebuilding reserves will be monitored regularly, and the reserves target and approach will be kept under review as strategic decisions are implemented.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report
for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Going Concern
The Trustees have fulfilled their responsibility in preparing the financial statements on an appropriate basis. After reviewing budgets and forecasts for the Trust and its principal donor, the British Dental Association (BDA), the Trustees remain confident of continued financial support.
The Trustees acknowledge the challenging environment for charities in securing external income and note that the Trust does not undertake fundraising activities. During the year, the SGH restricted fund was fully utilised, meaning that research activity previously funded from restricted funds will, in future, be supported from unrestricted resources.
During the year, significant one-off costs were incurred in preparation for the sale of 64 Wimpole Street, scheduled for completion in March 2026. These costs included clearing the building and transport and storage arrangements, contributed to the reduction in unrestricted reserves. At the year-end, the Trust held £569,071 in unrestricted cash and unrestricted reserves of £188,788, which is below the target set in the reserves policy. The Trustees expect the planned sale of 64 Wimpole Street will strengthen liquidity and provide resources to support future activity.
The Trustees recognise that deficits have been generated in some prior years, including years without one-off expenditure, and have therefore considered whether unrestricted reserves could be exhausted if funding levels remained unchanged or costs increased. In forming their assessment, the Trustees have taken account of the Trust’s available cash resources and the continued support of the BDA.
The Trust has received a formal letter of support from the British Dental Association dated 27 April 2026, confirming its intention to continue funding the Trust during the going concern period. Based on this assurance, the Trustees remain confident in the Trust’s ability to meet its commitments.
In addition, the Trustees are reviewing the future shape and operating model of the BDA Trust Fund to support ‑ longer term sustainability. This includes identifying operating efficiencies, prioritising activities in line with available resources, and exploring opportunities to develop partnerships and collaborative arrangements to support research and related activity.
Based on this assessment, including cash position, anticipated sale proceeds, and continued donor support, the Trustees are confident that the BDA Trust Fund has sufficient resources to meet its obligations as they fall due. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Plans for the future
The Trustees are reviewing the future format of the BDA Trust Fund, particularly the library and museum, to ensure sustainability and alignment with member needs. This review will consider options for digital engagement, virtual access, and long-term operational models.
For the library, plans for the coming year include enhancing digital and member-focused services. Initiatives will expand the CPD offering with five new e-books, providing an additional 10 hours of verifiable CPD. Further developments include introducing online one-to-one tutorials to support literature searching, strengthening collaboration with the Marketing team to raise awareness, and seeking approval to launch a scheme enabling Dental Care Professionals to join for a small fee.
For the museum, the priority is to consolidate its position following relocation and develop sustainable ways of working with the volunteer team and collection remotely. This includes creating processes for digital engagement, exploring virtual access opportunities, and establishing a long-term solution for operations and future development.
The research team will continue to undertake projects, including to understand CDS dentists' views about their contracts, terms and conditions. There will also be work to understand the specific challenges and needs of younger dentists. We will continue our work analysing the economics and finances of NHS dentistry, refreshing our methodology for calculating the costs of various dental treatment, and better understanding the costs of delivering dental care.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors’ report
for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
Auditors
All of the current directors have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any information needed by the charitable company's auditors for the purposes of their audit and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. The directors are not aware of any relevant audit information of which the auditors are unaware.
BDO LLP has expressed their willingness to continue in office and resolution to re-appoint them will be proposed at the annual general meeting.
In preparing this directors' report, advantage has been taken of the small companies' exemption and the small charities exemptions permitted by Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounting in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)) and was approved by the directors on 1 June 2026.
Chairman
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Directors' and Trustees' responsibilities statement
for the year ended 30 September 2025
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
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make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Financial statements are published on the charity’s website in accordance with legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements, which may vary from legislation in other jurisdictions. The maintenance and integrity of the charity’s website is the responsibility of the trustees. The trustees’ responsibility also extends to the ongoing integrity of the financial statements contained therein.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Independent auditor's report
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH DENTAL ASSOCIATION TRUST FUND
Report on the audit of the financial statements
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the Charitable Company’s affairs as at 30 September 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources and the Charitable Company’s cash flows for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We have audited the financial statements of the British Dental Association Trust Fund (“the Charitable Company”) for the year ended 30 September 2025 which comprise the following:
Charitable Company Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Statement of cash flows Notes 1 to 15 to the Charitable Company financial statements a summary of significant accounting policies.
The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Independence
We remain independent of the Charitable Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
Conclusions related to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charitable Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this statement is not a guarantee as to the Charitable Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
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Independent auditor's report (continued)
Other information
The Trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Report and Financial Statements, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Other Companies Act 2006 reporting
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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the information given in the Trustees’ Report, which includes the Directors’ Report and the Strategic report prepared for the purposes of Company Law, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the Strategic report and the Directors’ Report, which are included in the Trustees’ Report, have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Charitable Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatement in the Strategic report or the Trustees’ report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of Directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit[; or
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the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies’ exemptions in preparing the directors’ report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
Responsibilities of Trustees
As explained more fully in the Directors' and Trustees' responsibilities statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the Charitable Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the Charitable Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Independent auditor's report (continued)
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the Charitable Company and management.
Extent to which the audit was capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Non-compliance with laws and regulations
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Our understanding of the Charitable Company and the sector in which it operates;
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Discussion with management and those charged with governance;
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Obtaining and understanding of the Charitable Company’s policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations;
we considered the significant laws and regulations to be the United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, the Charities Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006.
The Charitable Company is also subject to laws and regulations where the consequence of non-compliance could have a material effect on the amount or disclosures in the financial statements, for example through the imposition of fines or litigations. We identified such laws and regulations to be trust law, corporate and VAT legislation, employment taxes, health and safety legislation, and the Bribery Act 2010.
Our procedures in respect of the above included:
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Enquires of management whether there were any litigations and claims;
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Review of minutes of meetings of those charged with governance for any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
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Review of correspondence with regulatory and tax authorities for any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations;
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Review of financial statement disclosures and agreeing to supporting documentation.
Fraud
We assessed the susceptibility of the financial statements to material misstatement, including fraud. Our risk assessment procedures included:
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Enquiry with management and those charged with governance regarding any known or suspected instances of fraud;
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Obtaining an understanding of the Charitable Company’s policies and procedures relating to:
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Internal controls established to mitigate risks related to fraud.
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Review of minutes of meetings of those charged with governance for any known or suspected instances of fraud;
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Discussion amongst the engagement team as to how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements;
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Performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud.
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Independent auditor's report (continued)
Based on our risk assessment, we considered the areas most susceptible to fraud to be management override of controls.
Our procedures in respect of the above included:
- Testing a sample of journal entries throughout the year, which met a defined risk criteria, by agreeing to supporting documentation.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members who were all deemed to have appropriate competence and capabilities and remained alert to any indications of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.
Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery, misrepresentations or through collusion. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures performed and the further removed noncompliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we are to become aware of it.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located at the Financial Reporting Council’s (“FRC’s”) website at:
https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the Charitable Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Charitable Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charitable Company and the Charitable Company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Laurence Elliott (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of BDO LLP, statutory auditor London, UK
05 June 2026 Date
BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales (with registered number OC305127).
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Statement of financial activities (including an income and expenditure account) for the year ended 30 September 2025
| Note Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Income Donations: Donation from British Dental Association - 880,000 Other donations - 708 Charitable activities: Library income - 286 Museum income - - Investment income 2 2,476 - _ ________ Total income 2,476 880,994 _ _ Expenditure _Raising funds: Investment management costs 27 - Charitable activities: Grants and awards payable 3 - - Costs in furtherance of the charity's objects 3 132,989 1,151,245 __ __ Total expenditure 133,016 1,151,245 __ __ Net expenditure before (losses)/gains (130,540) (270,251) Net (losses)/gains on fixed asset investments 7 (42) - __ __ Net movements in funds for the year (130,582) (270,251) Reconciliation of movement in funds Total funds brought forward 259,795 459,039 _ _ Total funds carried forward 129,213 188,788 |
Total 2025 £ 880,000 708 286 - 2,476 __ 883,470 __ 27 - 1,284,234 __ 1,284,261 __ (400,791) (42) __ (400,833) 718,834 __ 318,001 |
Total 2024 £ 815,000 14,542 582 6 28,527 _ 858,657 _ - - 1,021,873 _ 1,021,873 _ (163,216) 81,086 _ (82,130) 800,964 _ 718,834 |
|---|---|---|
All amounts relate to continuing activities.
All recognised gains and losses in the current and prior year are included in the statement of financial activities.
The notes on pages 18 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Balance sheet at 30 September 2025
| Company number 849283 Note Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 5 - 18,967 Heritage assets 6 - 60,000 Investments 7 - - __ __ Total fixed assets - 78,967 _ _ Current assets Debtors 8 114,656 19,995 Cash and cash equivalents 196,418 569,071 __ __ Total current assets 311,074 589,066 _ _ Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors 9 (181,861) (479,245) _ _ Net current assets 129,213 109,821 _ _ Total assets less current liabilities 11 129,213 188,788 _ _ Represented by: Income funds 11 129,213 188,788 |
Total 2025 £ 18,967 60,000 - __ 78,967 _ 134,651 765,489 __ 900,140 _ (661,106) __ 239,034 __ 318,001 __ 318,001 |
Total 2024 £ 20,542 60,000 24,940 _ 105,482 _ 149,168 1,011,490 _ 1,160,658 _ (547,306) _ 613,352 _ 718,834 __ 718,834 |
|---|---|---|
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
These accounts were approved by the board on 1 June 2026
Chairman
The notes on pages 18 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Statement of cash flows 30 September 2025
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||
| Net expenditure | (400,833) | (82,130) | ||
| Adjustments for: | ||||
| Depreciation of fixed assets | 5 | 9,840 | 9,321 | |
| Gross interest received | 2 | (1,640) | (3,143) | |
| Income from fixed asset investments | 2 | (836) | (25,384) | |
| Decrease /(Increase) in debtors | 8 | 14,517 | (7,292) | |
| Increase / (Decrease) in creditors | 9 | 113,800 | (1,282,517) | |
| Loss/(gain) on sale of investments | 42 | (25,708) | ||
| (Gain) on revaluations of investments | - | (55,378) | ||
| __ | __ | |||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (265,110) | (1,472,231) | ||
| __ | __ | |||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed asset investments | 7 | 24,898 | 1,087,299 | |
| Purchases of tangible fixed assets | 5 | (8,265) | (8,289) | |
| Gross interest received | 2 | 1,640 | 3,143 | |
| Dividends received on fixed asset investments | 2 | 836 | 25,384 | |
| __ | __ | |||
| Net cash generated from investing activities | 19,109 | 1,107,537 | ||
| __ | __ | |||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (246,001) | (364,694) | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | 1,011,490 | 1,376,184 | ||
| __ | __ | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of year | 765,489 | 1,011,490 | ||
| __ | __ | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents comprise: | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 765,489 | 1,011,490 | ||
| __ | __ | |||
| Other | ||||
| 1 October | Cash | Non-cash | 30 September | |
| Net funds reconciliation | 2024 | Flows | changes | 2025 |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,011,490 | (246,001) | - | 765,489 |
| Bank and other loans | - | - | - | - |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | |
| At 30 September 2025 | 1,011,490 | (246,001) | - | 765,489 |
| __ | __ | __ | __ |
The notes on pages 18 to 27 form part of these financial statements.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025
1 Accounting policies
The British Dental Association Trust Fund is an incorporated charity registered in England & Wales with the Charity Commission. The address of the registered office is given on the contents page and the nature of its operations is set out in the Director's report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounting in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Fund's accounting policies. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime to the extent that they are compatible with the Charities SORP.
Going Concern
The Trustees have fulfilled their responsibility in preparing the financial statements on an appropriate basis. After reviewing budgets and forecasts for the Trust and its principal donor, the British Dental Association (BDA), the Trustees remain confident of continued financial support.
The Trustees acknowledge the challenging environment for charities in securing external income and note that the Trust does not undertake fundraising activities. During the year, the SGH restricted fund was fully utilised, meaning that research activity previously funded from restricted funds will, in future, be supported from unrestricted resources.
During the year, significant one-off costs were incurred in preparation for the sale of 64 Wimpole Street, scheduled for completion in March 2026. These costs included clearing the building and transport and storage arrangements, contributed to the reduction in unrestricted reserves. At the year-end, the Trust held £569,071 in unrestricted cash and unrestricted reserves of £188,788, which is below the target set in the reserves policy. The Trustees expect the planned sale of 64 Wimpole Street will strengthen liquidity and provide resources to support future activity.
The Trustees recognise that deficits have been generated in some prior years, including years without one-off expenditure, and have therefore considered whether unrestricted reserves could be exhausted if funding levels remained unchanged or costs increased. In forming their assessment, the Trustees have taken account of the Trust’s available cash resources and the continued support of the BDA.
The Trust has received a formal letter of support from the British Dental Association dated [XX Month 202X], confirming its intention to continue funding the Trust during the going concern period. Based on this assurance, the Trustees remain confident in the Trust’s ability to meet its commitments.
In addition, the Trustees are reviewing the future shape and operating model of the BDA Trust Fund to support ‑ longer term sustainability. This includes identifying operating efficiencies, prioritising activities in line with available resources, and exploring opportunities to develop partnerships and collaborative arrangements to support research and related activity.
Based on this assessment, including cash position, anticipated sale proceeds, and continued donor support, the Trustees are confident that the BDA Trust Fund has sufficient resources to meet its obligations as they fall due. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
1 Accounting policies (continued)
Income
Investment income, which is shown with its related tax credit when applicable, is accounted for in the period in which the charitable company is entitled to receipt, any income not yet received is accrued. Realised gains and losses on the sale of investments and unrealised gains and losses on the revaluation of investments are included in the statement of financial activities.
Likewise, donations and Library and Museum income are accounted for when receivable.
Grants are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable, unless they are for a future period, in which case they are deferred.
Expenditure
The BDA Trust Fund is not registered for VAT therefore, all expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is inclusive of VAT.
Fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost and are used in direct furtherance of the charitable company's objects. The heritage asset is assumed to have an indefinite useful life and a high residual value resulting in any depreciation charge being immaterial.
For all other assets, depreciation is calculated to write down the cost, less estimated realisable value, of all tangible fixed assets by equal annual instalments over their expected useful lives. The periods generally applicable are:
Furniture, computer equipment and books
- 5 years
Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are shown at market value (based on mid-market values) at the balance sheet date.
Pensions
The Fund makes pension contributions, on behalf of its employees, to the British Dental Association's defined contribution pension scheme. Details of the Scheme can be found in the Association's accounts for the year to 30 September 2025.
Fixed assets - Heritage assets
The Trust Fund maintains a collection of museum exhibits purchased or donated to the charity many years ago. In accordance with the charities SORP 2020 (FRS 102), the Trust Fund's collection of museum exhibits, and other major items are recorded on the balance sheet at cost. The Trustees consider that obtaining valuations for the historical elements of the museum exhibits would involve disproportionate cost due to the diverse nature of the assets held and the lack of comparable market values.
Acquisitions are normally made by donation with occasional purchases. Donations are recorded at a current market valuation with reference, where possible, to commercial markets using recent transaction information from auctions. Recent purchases are recorded at cost.
Expenditure which in the Trustees' view is required to preserve or prevent further deterioration of individual items, including preservation work, is recognised in the Income and Expenditure Account when it is incurred.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements
for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
1 Accounting policies (continued)
Grants and awards
Grants payable are charged in the year in which all conditions attached to payment of the grant are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the yearend are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.
Financial instruments
The Fund only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty
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In preparing these financial statements, the directors have made the following judgements:
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Determine whether conditions included in grant commitments have been met.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
2 Investment income
| Restricted Unrestricted funds Funds 2025 2025 £ £ Arising in the UK: Gross income received from UK quoted investments 836 - Gross interest received 1,640 - _ _ 2,476 - |
Total 2025 £ 836 1,640 __ 2,476 |
Total 2024 £ 25,384 3,143 __ 28,527 |
|---|---|---|
Of the total investment income in 2024, £nil related to unrestricted funds and £28,527 related to restricted funds.
3 Charitable expenditure
| Charitable expenditure | ||
|---|---|---|
| Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Grants payable: Grants payable to institutions - - _ _ Charitable expenditure: Salaries 117,859 338,004 Pension costs 14,434 72,812 Staff health scheme 563 1,626 Library services, copier, phone, post - 2,552 Periodicals - 89,921 Computer costs - 17,789 Museum expenses - 3,205 Relocation costs - 220,711 Establishment and accommodation - 3,999 Depreciation - 9,840 Storage and transportation - 19,027 Sundries 13 21,005 Bank charges 120 3 Campaigns and Communication - - _ _ 132,989 800,494 Management and administration - 350,751 _ _ 132,989 1,151,245 |
Total 2025 £ - __ 455,863 87,246 2,189 2,552 89,921 17,789 3,205 220,711 3,999 9,840 19,027 21,018 123 - __ 933,483 350,751 __ 1,284,234 |
Total 2024 £ - |
| _ 440,452 65,164 2,098 2,500 82,816 13,486 6,833 - 2,809 9,321 45,442 12,465 40 14,000 _ 697,426 324,447 __ 1,021,873 |
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
3 Charitable expenditure (continued)
Of the total charitable expenditure in 2024, £820,032 related to unrestricted funds and £201,841 related to restricted funds.
The average monthly number of persons employed by the charitable company during the year was 8 (2024 - 8).
One employee earned over £60,000 in the £60,000-£70,000 bracket (2024: one in the £60,000-£70,000 bracket). Retirement benefits within the British Dental Association defined contribution pension scheme are accruing to 8 staff (2024 - 8).
No director/trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses. Trustee indemnity insurance was not paid on behalf of the trustees.
The Trust does not have a senior management team. Its strategic direction is managed by the trustees and directors and operational activities are delegated to the management structures of the British Dental Association.
4 Management and administration
| Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Audit fees - 6,272 BDA expenses recharge - 344,479 _ _ - 350,751 |
Total 2025 £ 6,272 344,479 __ 350,751 |
Total 2024 £ 5,974 318,473 __ 324,447 |
|---|---|---|
Of the total management and administration payable in 2024, £324,447 related to unrestricted funds and £nil related to restricted funds .
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
5 Tangible fixed assets
| Furniture and equipment £ Cost At 1 October 2024 161,141 Additions - Disposals (161,141) _ At 30 September 2025 - __ _Depreciation At 1 October 2024 161,141 Charge for the year - Disposals (161,141) _ At 30 September 2025 - __ _Net book value At 30 September 2025 - __ At 30 September 2024 - |
Books £ 311,361 8,265 - _ 319,626 _ 290,819 9,840 - _ 300,659 _ 18,967 __ 20,542 |
Total 2025 £ 472,502 8,265 (161,141) __ 319,626 __ 451,960 9,840 (161,141) __ 300,659 __ 18,967 __ 20,542 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Heritage assets Consolidated At 1 October At 30 September Historic cost of heritage assets |
2025 £ 60,000 ___ 60,000 ___ 60,000 ___ |
2024 £ 60,000 _ 60,000 _ 60,000 ___ |
|---|---|---|
In accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 - Heritage Assets, the Trust Fund's collection of museum exhibits and other major items are recorded on the balance sheet at cost. This relates to a specific asset which was acquired by the BDA Trust Fund with the support of fundraising efforts. The asset is considered to have an indefinite life and therefore it is not depreciated but is reviewed for impairment at each balance sheet date.
In addition to the heritage asset recognised at cost, the charity also, has a number of other items which are not recorded on the balance sheet as their fair value cannot be reliably estimated. The majority of these items were purchased or donated to the charity many years ago and as a result in the view of the directors the historic cost of these assets is immaterial to the group. The exhibits were valued for insurance purposes at £1,212,070 by Michael Mays Art & Antiques Surveyor, 7 Main Street, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, LE8 0NR in September 2018.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements
for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
| 7 Fixed asset investments Quoted investments At 1 October Sale of investments Net (losses)/gains on investments As at 30 September Historic cost of investments The total market value at 30 September comprises: Investments quoted on recognised stock exchange 8 Debtors Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Due from unrestricted fund 114,418 - Other debtors 238 300 Prepayments and accrued income - 19,695 _ _ 114,656 19,995 |
2025 2024 £ £ 24,940 1,031,153 (24,898) (1,087,299) (42) 81,086 __ _ - 24,940 __ _ - 30,180 _ _ 2025 2024 £ £ - 24,940 _ _ Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ 114,418 114,418 538 6,566 19,695 28,184 __ __ 134,651 149,168 |
|---|---|
9 Creditors - amounts falling due within one year
| Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 £ £ Due to restricted funds - 114,418 Accruals - - Due to British Dental Association 181,861 364,827 _ _ 181,861 479,245 |
Total 2025 £ 114,418 - 546,688 __ 661,106 |
Total 2024 £ 114,418 7,649 425,239 __ 547,306 |
|---|---|---|
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
British Dental Association Trust Fund
10 Financial instruments
The British Dental Association Trust Fund only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
11 Analysis of restricted fund net assets
2025
| 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investments £ Scientific Research Fund - Dentists' Provident Society - Dentsply Scholarship Fund - L S Farrar Dental Howard Mummery Memorial - John McLean Archive Project - Gelbier acquisition donations - Shirley Glasstone Hughes Memorial Fund - _ - __ 2024 Investments £ Scientific Research Fund - Dentists' Provident Society - Dentsply Scholarship Fund - L S Farrar Dental Howard Mummery Memorial - John McLean Archive Project - Gelbier acquisition donations - Shirley Glasstone Hughes Memorial Fund 24,940 _____ 24,940 |
Debtors £ - - - - - - - 238 __ 238 _ Debtors £ - - - - - - - 6,266 ___ 6,266 |
Bank £ - - 18,582 - 6,348 - - 171,488 __ 196,418 __ Bank £ - - 18,714 - 6,292 - - 184,017 ______ 209,023 |
Creditors £ - - - - - - - __ - __ Creditors £ - - - - - - - ______ - |
BDA inter Due from/(to) Company unrestricted creditor funds £ £ - 64,760 - 14,660 (10,135) (7,249) - 32,501 - 1,948 - 5,745 - 2,053 (171,726) - _ _ (181,861) 114,418 __ _ BDA inter Due from/(to) Company unrestricted creditor funds £ £ - 64,760 - 14,660 (10,134) (7,249) - 32,501 - 1,948 - 5,745 - 2,053 (84,718) - _ ______ (94,852) 114,418 |
Total funds £ 64,760 14,660 1,198 32,501 8,296 5,745 2,053 - __ 129,213 |
| __ Total funds £ 64,760 14,660 1,331 32,501 8,240 5,745 2,053 130,505 ______ 259,795 |
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
12 Restricted income funds
| 2025 | At | Other | At | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | Incoming | Outgoing | recognised | 30 September | |
| 2024 | resources | resources | Gains/(losses) | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Scientific Research | |||||
| Fund | 64,760 | - | - | - | 64,760 |
| Dentists' Provident | |||||
| Society | 14,660 | - | - | - | 14,660 |
| Dentsply Scholarship | |||||
| Fund | 1,331 | - | (133) | - | 1,198 |
| L S Farrar Dental | |||||
| Scholarship Fund | 32,501 | - | - | - | 32,501 |
| Howard Mummery | |||||
| Memorial Prize | 8,240 | 56 | - | - | 8,296 |
| John McLean Archive | |||||
| Project Grant | 5,745 | - | - | - | 5,745 |
| Gelbier Acquisition | |||||
| Fund | 2,053 | - | - | - | 2,053 |
| Campaigns | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shirley Glasstone | |||||
| Hughes Memorial Fund | 130,505 | 2,420 | (132,883) | (42) | - |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | |
| 259,795 | 2,476 | (133,016) | (42) | 129,213 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ |
Full details of the funds can be found in the Directors Report on page 3 of the accounts.
| 2024 | At | Other | At | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | Incoming | Outgoing | recognised | 30 September | |
| 2023 | resources | resources | gains | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Scientific Research | |||||
| Fund | 64,760 | - | - | - | 64,760 |
| Dentists' Provident | |||||
| Society | 14,660 | - | - | - | 14,660 |
| Dentsply Scholarship | |||||
| Fund | 1,331 | - | - | - | 1,331 |
| L S Farrar Dental | |||||
| Scholarship Fund | 32,501 | - | - | - | 32,501 |
| Howard Mummery | |||||
| Memorial Prize | 8,281 | 79 | (120) | - | 8,240 |
| John McLean Archive | |||||
| Project Grant | 5,745 | - | - | - | 5,745 |
| Gelbier Acquisition | |||||
| Fund | 1,816 | 237 | - | - | 2,053 |
| Campaigns | - | 14,000 | (14,000) | - | - |
| Shirley Glasstone | |||||
| Hughes Memorial | |||||
| Fund | 208,692 | 28,448 | (187,721) | 81,086 | 130,505 |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | |
| 337,786 | 42,764 | (201,841) | 81,086 | 259,795 | |
| __ | __ | __ | __ | __ |
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
British Dental Association Trust Fund
13 Unrestricted income funds
This relates to the Information Centre and Museum only.
14 Related party transactions
The British Dental Association Trust Fund is a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Dental Association (company number 14161), an Association incorporated in England & Wales under the Companies Act. The British Dental Association is a professional association and trade union providing professional and legal support to dentists in all working environments through advice, representation, events, publications and policy making.
The Trust Fund is largely funded by the Association and is considered to be under common control. As a result, the Directors of British Dental Association are of the opinion the Trust should be considered to be a subsidiary of the British Dental Association. This is the smallest and largest group for which accounts are prepared that include the Trust Fund. Under the Articles of Association adopted on 5 May 2000 the 11 directors/trustees will be the following:
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8 being the elected non-executive directors of the British Dental Association (“BDA”).
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1 being the non-executive who holds the position of Chair of the Principal Executive Committee of the BDA; and
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2 being the Chief Executive and Finance Director of the BDA
Copies of consolidated accounts that include the subsidiary charity’s accounts can be obtained from British Dental Association, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS.
During the year the British Dental Association donated £880,000 (2024 - £815,000) to the British Dental Association Trust Fund. Management charges of £344,479 (2024 - £318,473) were charged to the British Dental Association Trust Fund for central services carried out by the British Dental Association.
At 30 September 2025 the British Dental Association Trust Fund owed the British Dental Association £546,688 (2024: £425,239), of which £181,861 (2024: £94,852) is owed by the charity's restricted fund.
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British Dental Association Trust Fund
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025 (continued)
15 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
| Note Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2024 £ £ Income Donations: Donation from British Dental Association - 815,000 Other donations 14,237 305 Charitable activities: Library income - 582 Museum income - 6 Investment income 2 28,527 - _ ________ Total income 42,764 815,893 _ _ Expenditure _Raising funds: Investment management costs - - Charitable activities: Grants and awards payable 3 - - Costs in furtherance of the charity's objects 3 201,841 820,032 _ _ Total expenditure 201,841 820,032 _ _ Net expenditure before gains/losses (159,077) (4,139) Net gains on fixed asset investments 7 81,086 - _ _ Net movements in funds for the year (77,991) (4,139) Reconciliation of movement in funds Total funds brought forward 337,786 463,178 _ _ Total funds carried forward 259,795 459,039 |
Total 2024 £ 815,000 14,542 582 6 28,527 _ 858,657 _ - - 1,021,873 _ 1,021,873 _ (163,216) 81,086 _ (82,130) 800,964 _ 718,834 |
Total 2023 £ 640,000 1,292 350 115 34,909 _ 676,666 _ - 28,378 981,937 _ 1,010,315 _ (333,649) 79,662 _ (253,987) 1,054,951 _ 800,964 |
|---|---|---|
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