VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION
The VRA supports and promotes the delivery of vocational rehabilitation, through education, communication and conferences for its members, and the development of professional standards of practice for those delivering VR services. It also responds on behalf of its members, to government and private sector initiatives in the field of VR.
Objects
The Objects of the VRA are:3.1. To promote the professional knowledge, attitudes and skills of people practising in the field of vocational rehabilitation.3.2. To contribute towards the development of quality standards and training in vocational rehabilitation practice.3.3. To promote equal opportunities within the field of vocational rehabilitation.3.4. To increase awareness and recognition of vocational rehabilitation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £82,689, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £25,000. The trustees report confirms the charity has no long-term debts and maintained administration support during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s reserves policy is that one year’s running costs will be kept in the savings account. This has been set at £25,000.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Julie Louisa Denningchair
- Andrea Louise Collin
- Beverly Knopps
- Kirsty Stobbs
- Mary Finn
- Monica Garcia
- Sharon Patmore
- Tahnee Leopold
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2025 | £56k | £39k |
| 01/01/2024 | £45k | £31k |
| 01/01/2023 | £58k | £43k |
| 01/01/2022 | £28k | £10k |
| 01/01/2021 | £22k | £20k |
Common questions
Is VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £82,689, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of £25,000. The trustees report confirms the charity has no long-term debts and maintained administration support during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.