WESTBURY & DISTRICT LINK SCHEME
Provides Good Neighbour support to elderly and vulnerable people, and those without transport to residents of Westbury, Westbury Leigh, Dilton Marsh, Chapmanslade, Heywood and Hawkeridge
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £1,020, bringing total reserves to £23,510. This figure is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining a minimum balance of £21,000. The charity's primary income comes from donations by clients and occasional bequests.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity’s main source of income is donations from clients who use the services provided. It also receives occasional bequests.” — page 2
“The Trustees’ policy is to maintain a balance of a minimum of £21,000, which equates to 9 months’ average expenditure.” — page 2
Trustees
- John Sandford Massonchair
- Andrew Pillidge
- BARBARA MAVIS PAYNE
- Colin Gladwell
- David Nolan
- Dorian Philip Jones
- Elizabeth Ann Bizeray
- Maurice John Bizeray
- Nicholas Pyne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £27k | £26k |
| 31/07/2024 | £26k | £27k |
| 31/07/2023 | £14k | £16k |
| 31/07/2022 | £17k | £19k |
| 31/07/2021 | £11k | £11k |
Common questions
Is WESTBURY & DISTRICT LINK SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £1,020, bringing total reserves to £23,510. This figure is above the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining a minimum balance of £21,000. The charity's primary income comes from donations by clients and occasional bequests. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.