THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY
The objects of the charity are to promote the welfare of disabled persons, other than those with a serious mental health condition, within the county of Gloucestershire. To achieve this purpose the charity operates a grant funding scheme and invites written applications from groups and individuals which will enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,512,271, which is above the trustees' stated prudent policy target of two years' level of reserves. The charity operates without public fundraising, relying on investment income and legacies, with total income of £248,126 against total expenditure of £206,497 for the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider a two-year level of reserves to be prudent, enabling continuity of grant-making in the event of a sustained decline in investment income.”
Trustees
- Dr Jeanette Elisabeth Hopkins
- Elizabeth Jane Dolan
- GAIL MCCARTHY
- MAXINE YVONNE KNIGHT
- Nora Elizabeth Lynch
- Patricia Tara Patterson
- STEPHEN JOHN ELWAY
- Sandra Diane Tanner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £248k | £206k |
| 31/03/2024 | £197k | £206k |
| 31/03/2023 | £220k | £180k |
| 31/03/2022 | £185k | £150k |
| 31/03/2021 | £174k | £180k |
Common questions
Is THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £6,512,271, which is above the trustees' stated prudent policy target of two years' level of reserves. The charity operates without public fundraising, relying on investment income and legacies, with total income of £248,126 against total expenditure of £206,497 for the year. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| MOTABILITY | 1 | £887k |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | 1 | £164k |
| THE CHARLOTTE HEBER-PERCY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £28k |
| THE BLYTH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| The A and J Charitable Trust | 1 | £20k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £14k |
| SUSANNA PEAKE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY | £248k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GEORGE GOODSIR CHARITABLE TRUST | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INCLUSION GLOUCESTERSHIRE | £1.0m | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| BERKSHIRE HEALTH & WELL-BEING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE SOCIETY | £160k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| C.D.P. (ST. HELENS) LTD. | £1.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |