ALTERNATIVES ACTIVITY CENTRE
Registered charity 1086981 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ALTERNATIVES
Alternatives provides support for adults with learning disabilities (and/or autistic spectrum disorder) in the form of an activity based day centre and by a charity shop which provides vocational opportunities. We also provide community support.
Causes: Disability · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £173,813. The trustees have designated £250,000 of net assets to cover potential business closure costs and future shop project expenses. The organization notes that it remained resilient despite financial challenges posed by the cost-of-living crisis and inflation.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: unclear (held: £174k)
“Note 4 £170,000 has been reserved to cover costs in the event of business closure. £80,000 has been reserved to cover the future costs for the shop project.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Derby Community Accountancy Service. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold); recorded price paid £97k. All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
- HILARY MARSHALLchair · trustee of 1 other charity
- Alexandra Marshall
- GERALDINE GRIMES
- Laura James
- Richard Moylan
- hannah gotheridge
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Derbyshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is ALTERNATIVES ACTIVITY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £173,813. The trustees have designated £250,000 of net assets to cover potential business closure costs and future shop project expenses. The organization notes that it remained resilient despite financial challenges posed by the cost-of-living crisis and inflation. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Derby Community Accountancy Service.
Who funds ALTERNATIVES ACTIVITY CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ALTERNATIVES ACTIVITY CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST.
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