DIAMOND BLACKFAN ANAEMIA SUPPORT GROUP UK
Provide support to families affected by Diamond Blackfan Anaemia.Provide information and education on the condition.
Objects
A) FOR THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS OF THOSE SUFFERING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM DIAMOND BLACKFAN ANAEMIA (DBA), AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS.B) TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH PROMOTION OF RESEARCH AND THE DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DIAMOND BLACKFAN ANAEMIA (DBA).
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,949 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £142,826 to £126,877. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainty. The charity's reserves policy targets holding £75,000, which is below the actual unrestricted funds of £126,877.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year Trustee; L Batkin was remunerated for consultancy services totalling £3,000” — page 13
“Currently each Family Weekend costs the charity approximately £25,000 so we must therefore hold £75,000 in reserve.”
“During the year Trustee; L Batkin was remunerated for consultancy services totalling £3,000” — page 13
“During the year Trustee; L Batkin was remunerated for consultancy services totalling £3,000 (2023: £3,000). This is permitted in accordance with a resolution dated 9 July 2019 updating the Trustee Benefit Clause in the Charity's Governing Document which was approved by the Charity Commission.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Leisa Batkinchair
- Eleanor May Hudson
- Jayson Whitaker
- Joanne Hubbard
- Peter Redmond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £71k | £87k |
| 31/12/2023 | £79k | £71k |
| 31/12/2022 | £64k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £71k | £31k |
| 31/12/2020 | £79k | £77k |
Common questions
Is DIAMOND BLACKFAN ANAEMIA SUPPORT GROUP UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £15,949 for the year, reducing its unrestricted funds from £142,826 to £126,877. Despite this loss, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainty. The charity's reserves policy targets holding £75,000, which is below the actual unrestricted funds of £126,877. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DIAMOND BLACKFAN ANAEMIA SUPPORT GROUP UK earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £3,000 band.