The **Turner-Dumbrell Foundation** (charity number 289474) is a grant-making trust established in 1983 to support charitable organisations in the village of Ditchling, East Sussex, and the surrounding area. Founded by Dr Richard Wainwright Duke Turner, it was initially endowed through a bequest from Mary Dumbrell, which included North End Farm and adjacent land. The charity focuses on community projects, education, and preventive cardiology initiatives[1][2][5].

### Activities and operations
The foundation generates income through managed assets, including the Turner-Dumbrell Workshops (converted farm buildings leased to artists and craftspeople) and agricultural land holdings. This revenue funds annual grants, which are distributed each summer following applications received in March and April[1][5]. Recent grants include £40,000 allocated in 2023, divided equally between the Ditchling Recreation Ground renovation and local community projects promoting heart health through physical activity[5].

### Governance
Operated by ten trustees, the foundation maintains three core objectives:  
- **Asset management**: Preserving property and investment portfolios  
- **Grant distribution**: Prioritising local beneficiaries in Ditchling parish and preventive cardiology programs  
- **Land stewardship**: Acquiring and maintaining land for charitable purposes[2][3].  

Financial reports for 2023-2024 show £99,173 annual income and £83,823 expenditure, reflecting its role as a mid-sized community trust[3].

[1] https://turner-dumbrell.org.uk [2] https://turner-dumbrell.org.uk/the-foundation/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/289474/charity-overview [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/289474/governance [5] https://www.ditchling.com/news/578