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ADVANCE: THE INSTITUTE FOR THE SCOTSON TECHNIQUE

Registered charity 1026049 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as "ADVANCE" THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED NEUROMOTOR REHABILITATION, "ADVANCE" THE INSTITUTE FOR NEUROMOTOR REHABILITATION, ADVANCE, C3, DORAN SCOTSON CARING NETWORK FOR THE BRAIN DAMAGED, HYPERBARIC OXYGEN TRUST FOR BRAIN INJURED CHILDREN

The charity has continued with its aim of completing and publishing our Director's PhD on possible influences of breathing quality on outcome in children with cerebral palsy. This research forms the theoretical basis of The Scotson Technique as practised at Advance. Our long-term goal is to gain mainstream recognition on the National Health Service. We also offer hyperbaric oxygen to families.

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Latest income
£91k
Latest spending
£90k
Registered
1993
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,851 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a net expenditure in the prior year. Free reserves increased to £62,813, which the trustees note is above their stated policy target of maintaining sufficient reserves for up to 12 months of expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: sufficient reserves for up to 12 months expenditure (held: £63k)
“For many years, the Trustees set the target level of reserves to maintain, where possible, sufficient reserves for up to 12 months expenditure in order to provide financial stability.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Commissions paid to clinical director Linda Scotson and her daughter Lili Scotson for treatments supplied.
“Commissions were paid to the clinical director, Linda Scotson, and her daughter, Lili Scotson totalling £22,123 (2024 £29,314) and £15,858 (2024 - £19,581) respectively, for treatments supplied.” — page 15
“One trustee paid the charity £6,655 for TST therapy during the year. This was provided under normal commercial terms.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: One trustee paid the charity £6,655 for TST therapy under normal commercial terms.
“Commissions were paid to the clinical director, Linda Scotson, and her daughter, Lili Scotson totalling £22,123 (2024 £29,314) and £15,858 (2024 - £19,581) respectively, for treatments supplied.” — page 15
“One trustee paid the charity £6,655 for TST therapy during the year. This was provided under normal commercial terms.” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£91k£90k
31/08/2024£72k£90k
31/08/2023£101k£104k
31/08/2022£92k£88k
31/08/2021£81k£81k

Common questions

Is ADVANCE: THE INSTITUTE FOR THE SCOTSON TECHNIQUE financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £1,851 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a net expenditure in the prior year. Free reserves increased to £62,813, which the trustees note is above their stated policy target of maintaining sufficient reserves for up to 12 months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.