TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE LIMITED
TDR delivers activities regionally in the science, engineering, manufacturing and technology sectors by co-ordinating schools, students and employers to provide seamless opportunities for progression from school to fully trained status, focussing on enhanced work experience and providing jobs with planned training. TDR also works with employers to enhance the regional industrial skills.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group achieved a surplus of £542,829 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £2,860,122. The trustees report that free reserves are in a surplus of £371,555, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £600,000. The board intends to retain future surpluses to strengthen the balance sheet and build reserves up to the desired level.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have concluded that the Group requires a general reserve fund equating to approximately three months of unrestricted fund expenditure which equates to approx. £600k.” — page 5
“Trustees received remuneration of £90,650 (2024- Enil). The key management personnel of the parent charity are detailed in the legal and administrative information. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the parent charity were £90,650 (2024 - £90,102).”
“The charity has a wholly owned subsidiary which is registered in England and Wales; TDR Training Limited.” — page 23
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Marjorie Olivia Grantchair
- Carl Peter Buckley
- Eric Dodd
- John Edward Riddell
- John Sinclair Smith
- Jonathan Charles Lamb
- Li Xue
- Martyn Collins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £3.3m | £2.8m |
| 31/07/2024 | £2.9m | £2.4m |
| 31/07/2023 | £2.3m | £2.1m |
| 31/07/2022 | £2.1m | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the group achieved a surplus of £542,829 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total unrestricted reserves standing at £2,860,122. The trustees report that free reserves are in a surplus of £371,555, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £600,000. The board intends to retain future surpluses to strengthen the balance sheet and build reserves up to the desired level. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by S&W Audit.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £371k |
| SMALLWOOD TRUST | 1 | £226k |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £24k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £3k |
| THE JESSIE SPENCER TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE WOODWARD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £750 |
Charities like this
- TYDFIL TRAINING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
- TYNE NORTH TRAINING LIMITED
- TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD
- THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED
- WOMEN'S TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED
- TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE LIMITED | £3.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TYDFIL TRAINING CONSORTIUM LIMITED | £2.2m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TYNE NORTH TRAINING LIMITED | £1.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD | £170k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRUST LIMITED | £8.6m | £180,001 - £190,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| WOMEN'S TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LIMITED | £1.4m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |