TABOR CENTRE
Tabor Centre provides day care facilities for disabled adults, at the same time allowing respite for family carers. The emphasis is on enabling, independent living and rehabilitation, and members can benefit from classwork, recreational activities, advice and support, and outreach services.
Objects
TO PROVIDE DAY CARE SUPPORT FACILITIES AND RELIEF FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED ADULTS BY THE PROVISION OF A CENTRE AND TO THAT END;1. TO ALLOW EACH MEMBER TO DEVELOP HIS/HER OWN POTENTIAL;2. TO ALLOW EACH MEMBER TO HAVE A CHOICE FROM A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES;3. TO ENCOURAGE AND ENABLE MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE AND BENEFIT FROM OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES;4. TO RECOGNISE THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO BE INVOLVED IN PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING5. TO BE ADEQUATELY STAFFED BY VOLUNTARY AND PAID HELPERS WHO WILL 'ENABLE' NOT 'PROVIDE';6. TO FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS, AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN FURTHER EDUCATION WHERE APPROPRIATE;7. TO RAISE FUNDS AND INVITE AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CHARITABLE TRUSTS, PUBLIC BODIES, AND ANY OTHER PERSONS PROVIDED THAT THE CENTRE SHALL NOT UNDERTAKE ANY PERMANENT TRADING ACTIVITIES IN RAISING FUNDS FOR THE STATED OBJECTS; AND8. TO DO SUCH OTHER LAWFUL THINGS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE ABOVE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £18,202 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £176,060 to £172,769. The trustees state that the current free reserve of £148,237 is below their policy target of holding reserves equivalent to at least one year's anticipated expenditure. Despite the deficit, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources and continued donor commitments for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The designated reserves previously set aside previously have been written back and the current free reserve of £148,237 does not fully fulfil the Trustees objective.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 1
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- DAVID FREDERICK MANNchair
- Geoff Green
- Thelma Webdale
- Victor John Zammit
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £172k | £190k |
| 31/03/2025 | £197k | £205k |
| 31/03/2024 | £139k | £201k |
| 31/03/2023 | £152k | £209k |
| 31/03/2022 | £184k | £252k |
Common questions
Is TABOR CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £18,202 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with unrestricted funds decreasing from £176,060 to £172,769. The trustees state that the current free reserve of £148,237 is below their policy target of holding reserves equivalent to at least one year's anticipated expenditure. Despite the deficit, the trustees maintain a going concern basis, citing adequate resources and continued donor commitments for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TABOR CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TABOR CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | FY2025 | £100k | |
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | FY2023 | £10k | |
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | FY2021 | £10k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £9k | core funding towards wages |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2019 | £10k | Wheelchair accessible mini bus |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2012 | £10k | Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/11/2004 | £18k | Replacement of group's wheelchair accessible vehicle |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2004 | £17k | Day centre for people with disabilities |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | 1 | £9k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GEORGE THE MARTYR, DEAL, KENT | 1 | £3k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- BURWELL AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE TRUST
- TADLEY ELDERLY DAY CARE
- DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE
- TABOR CHARITABLE TRUST
- AGE CONCERN DOVER LIMITED
- TOGS CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TABOR CENTRE | £172k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BURWELL AND DISTRICT DAY CENTRE TRUST | £165k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TADLEY ELDERLY DAY CARE | £64k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DOVER OUTREACH CENTRE | £750k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TABOR CHARITABLE TRUST | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AGE CONCERN DOVER LIMITED | £412k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |