THE DALES SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND
To provide out of school activities and encourage fundraising, for pupils with Special Educational Needs at The Dales School. These activities will be offered above and beyond what is delivered through the National Curriculum eg (respite holidays / Christmas outings - pantomime etc.)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £40,858.55 against total expenditure of £9,352.67, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £70,077.82, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of covering one major annual outing and a contingency for urgent pupil support needs.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising & Donations 31,268.65” — page 8
“The trustees aim to maintain reserves sufficient to cover at least one major annual outing and a contingency for urgent pupil support needs.” — page 2
Trustees
- Dr Susan Fisher
- Elizabeth Sanderson
- Sally Collins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £41k | £9k |
| 12/12/2024 | £33k | £54k |
| 02/01/2024 | £32k | £25k |
| 02/01/2023 | £50k | £33k |
| 02/01/2022 | £17k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE DALES SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £40,858.55 against total expenditure of £9,352.67, resulting in a net surplus. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £70,077.82, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of covering one major annual outing and a contingency for urgent pupil support needs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 22/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to The Dales Special School Fund |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to The Dales Special School Fund |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/02/2023 | £10k | Grant to The Dales Special School Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2015 | £10k | Installation of tiered seating in our school hall. |