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CdLS Foundation UK & Ireland

Registered charity 1054033 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as CD L S FOUNDATION, CORNELIA DE LANGE SYNDROME FOUNDATION UK

Providing information about this rare syndrome to families and professionals. Links with other CDLS support groups around the world to give information in different languages, meetings & research.

Causes: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£54k
Latest spending
£47k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £6,490, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £146,889. Per the trustees' report, this reserve level is above the stated policy target of holding two years' operating budget. The charity is unincorporated and relies on donations and fundraising events for its income.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two year's operating budget (held: £147k)
“The Foundation's aim is to hold two year's operating budget in reserve.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Mr Alan Peaford is a director of Aerocomm Ltd. During the year, the charity paid £Nil (2024: £1,504) for editing and production to Aerocomm Limited.
“Mr Alan Peaford is a director of Aerocomm Ltd. During the year, the charity paid £Nil (2024: £1,504) for editing and production to Aerocomm Limited.” — page 12
“Natalie Blockley, who is the wife of Charles Blockley, was paid £16,800 (2024: £16,800) for administration services, during the year.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Natalie Blockley, who is the wife of Charles Blockley, was paid £16,800 (2024: £16,800) for administration services, during the year.
“Mr Alan Peaford is a director of Aerocomm Ltd. During the year, the charity paid £Nil (2024: £1,504) for editing and production to Aerocomm Limited.” — page 12
“Natalie Blockley, who is the wife of Charles Blockley, was paid £16,800 (2024: £16,800) for administration services, during the year.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — CdLS Foundation UK & Ireland (matched by registered charity number).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£54k£47k
31/12/2024£49k£46k
31/12/2023£62k£64k
31/12/2022£52k£54k
31/12/2021£45k£33k

Common questions

Is CdLS Foundation UK & Ireland financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £6,490, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £146,889. Per the trustees' report, this reserve level is above the stated policy target of holding two years' operating budget. The charity is unincorporated and relies on donations and fundraising events for its income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund21/02/2006£306kBehaviour Disorder+Family Adjustment: Cri du Chat, Cornelia de Lange + Ange