DIALOG CENTRE UK
The relief of suffering caused by the participation in belief systems which are religious (or have similar effects as religions on their practitioners) by counselling and other help and the promotion of study and research into such systems for the benefit of the public.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity remains solvent, but its income is well below the material and personal costs of running the organization. The trustees maintain a reserve of £8,000 specifically for potential closure costs, such as clearing offices if the lease is not renewed. Public fundraising is described as difficult due to the confidential nature of the work.
What the accounts disclose
“This is in spite of some significant gifts this year for which we are most grateful”
“We keep a reserve of £8000 to pay costs of clearing the offices and other costs, in the unlikely event that our office lease should not be renewed, or if any other circumstance should force the closure of the Charity” — page 6
“The Charity remains solvent but our income remains well below the material and personal costs of running DCUK.” — page 5
“We have comprehensively reviewed our Governance and identified the areas in which we can improve and take action.” — page 5
Trustees
- RICHARD ALAN HOWARDchair
- Christopher Martin Jones
- Dr COLIN JOHN WOOD
- Dr John Michael Hardaker
- MARJORY SZURKO
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £25k | £24k |
| 05/04/2024 | £39k | £21k |
| 05/04/2023 | £14k | £21k |
| 05/04/2022 | £18k | £20k |
| 05/04/2021 | £16k | £19k |
Common questions
Is DIALOG CENTRE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains solvent, but its income is well below the material and personal costs of running the organization. The trustees maintain a reserve of £8,000 specifically for potential closure costs, such as clearing offices if the lease is not renewed. Public fundraising is described as difficult due to the confidential nature of the work. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.