DURHAM CITY SHOPMOBILITY
TO EMPOWER DISABLED PERSONS IN DURHAM CITY, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ELECTRIC AND MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS OR SCOOTERS, TO ACCESS SHOPPING AREAS, PLACES OF INTEREST, EDUCATIONAL AND LEISURE FACILITIES, PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SELF ESTEEM.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income was £52,655 against total expenditure of £57,862, resulting in a deficit for the year. The trustees describe the organization as living a 'hand to mouth existence' due to rising costs and a static council grant, noting that they must raise an equal amount to the grant to provide services. Despite these financial pressures, the trustees express confidence in new strategies and a new Development Manager to secure longer-term funding.
What the accounts disclose
“The largest income source was the annual grant from DCC of £25,000.”
“we recognise that we live a hand to mouth existence whilst providing what we feel is a vital service to elderly and vulnerable people in our community. In addition to the grant from the council we need to raise an equal amount to provide the service we provide. In a time of rising fuel and water costs, communications such as telephone and internet we find ourselves with a constant struggle.” — page 1
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/02/2019)
Trustees
- Alan Oliver
- Alfie Dolan
- Dawn Field
- Kelly Jayne Bowman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £53k | £58k |
| 31/12/2023 | £39k | £17k |
| 31/12/2022 | £46k | £54k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £54k |
| 31/12/2020 | £60k | £47k |
Common questions
Is DURHAM CITY SHOPMOBILITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income was £52,655 against total expenditure of £57,862, resulting in a deficit for the year. The trustees describe the organization as living a 'hand to mouth existence' due to rising costs and a static council grant, noting that they must raise an equal amount to the grant to provide services. Despite these financial pressures, the trustees express confidence in new strategies and a new Development Manager to secure longer-term funding.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £9k | Access for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/04/2008 | £10k | Accessible Excursions |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 01/07/1998 | £2k | Grant awarded to Durham City Shopmobility (Durham) |