Durham Area Disability Leisure Group
DADLG provides a wide range of sports, social and leisure opportunities for children and young people with disabilities and their families. We aim to enable families to engage in events and activities as a family with siblings, parents and carers, being supported to take part in new and adventurous activities as well as familiar activities.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £88,795 and restricted reserves of £24,366 at the end of the financial year. The trustees report that the charity was in a financially stable position with no concerns regarding its ability to operate throughout the following year. However, the trustees note that principal risks include the potential for funding streams to cease or reduce, as well as rising costs and economic uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind (2025: fnil). Expenses, in respect of travel paid to a trustee in the period totalled £nil (2025: f£nil).” — page 7
Trustees
- Christina Toner
- Dr Linda Garbutt
- Elizabeth Lowery
- Heidi Smith
- Louise Burdon
- Pamela Norman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £160k | £138k |
| 31/03/2025 | £159k | £148k |
| 31/12/2023 | £98k | £117k |
| 31/12/2022 | £87k | £104k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £81k |
Common questions
Is Durham Area Disability Leisure Group financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £88,795 and restricted reserves of £24,366 at the end of the financial year. The trustees report that the charity was in a financially stable position with no concerns regarding its ability to operate throughout the following year. However, the trustees note that principal risks include the potential for funding streams to cease or reduce, as well as rising costs and economic uncertainty. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £600 | Grant to Durham Area Disability Leisure Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/02/2024 | £186k | Expanding Provision - Meeting Need |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2022 | £9k | Keeping connected |
| UK government | 18/09/2020 | £7k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/12/2011 | £41k | Grant awarded to Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (Durham) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 08/12/2008 | £48k | Grant awarded to Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (Durham) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 14/03/2006 | £43k | Grant awarded to Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (Durham) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2004 | £5k | Promotional video |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 12/02/2002 | £46k | Grant awarded to Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (Durham) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/06/1999 | £2k | Grant awarded to Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (Durham) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/08/1998 | £23k | Grant awarded to Durham Area Disability Leisure Group (Durham) |