DWARF SPORTS ASSOCIATION UK
The association continues to go from strength to strength. The Charity continues to support Dwarf Athletes UK wide and continues to provide opportunities for athletes and their families to come together for recreation and sport. We are maintaining our work with the sports governing bodies including Sport England to promote and further opportunities for Dwarf Sports Association UK in the future.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £18,178, resulting in a decrease in total charitable funds from £272,208 to £232,014. The trustees note that the charity relies on grant funding to support staff positions and maintain reserve funds designated for specific purposes. Despite the deficit, the charity continues to operate with unrestricted funds of £150,568 and maintains a structure of 10 regional branches.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Colin Brown
- Kathryn Walters
- Kirsty Pearson
- Krysten Coombs
- Luke Hockley
- Michael Williams
- Rachel Myers
- Sohrab Ghavami
- Stephen Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £182k | £219k |
| 31/12/2023 | £247k | £287k |
| 31/12/2022 | £234k | £217k |
| 31/12/2021 | £168k | £140k |
| 31/12/2020 | £160k | £162k |
Common questions
Is DWARF SPORTS ASSOCIATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit for the year of £18,178, resulting in a decrease in total charitable funds from £272,208 to £232,014. The trustees note that the charity relies on grant funding to support staff positions and maintain reserve funds designated for specific purposes. Despite the deficit, the charity continues to operate with unrestricted funds of £150,568 and maintains a structure of 10 regional branches. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DWARF SPORTS ASSOCIATION UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DWARF SPORTS ASSOCIATION UK as a grant recipient include ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Sport |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/11/2025 | £66k | DSA Scotland |
| Sport England | 05/04/2022 | £585k | System Partner Investment 2022-27 |
| Sport England | 01/09/2020 | £108k | NDSO 2017-20 (Sector Partner Rollover) |
| Sport England | 10/10/2019 | £52k | NDSO 2017-20 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/05/2019 | £10k | DSASW Activity weekends |
| Sport England | 05/04/2018 | £181k | NDSO 2017-20 |
| Sport England | 19/09/2017 | £36k | NDSO 2017-20 |
| Sport England | 10/12/2015 | £158k | Inclusive Sport NDSO |
| Sport England | 27/11/2014 | £59k | Inclusive Sport NDSO |