NEW FOREST DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE
Registered charity 1104589 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Providing free, impartial, confidential disability related information, advice and guidance for people with disabilities, their families, carers, professionals and any other interested party throughout the New Forest and surrounding area.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £57,030 for the year ended 31 March 2025, strengthening its total funds to £107,574. However, the trustees note that the majority of these funds are restricted, highlighting a need to develop new unrestricted income streams to ensure long-term sustainability. The charity remains in a sound financial position to continue delivering its services.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six to twelve months income (held: £8k)
“The trustees have agreed a reserves policy of maintaining free reserves equal to not less than six months income and not more than twelve months income” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Lloyds Bank Foundation — “New Forest Disability Information Service (NFDIS) is delighted to announce that the Lloyds Bank Foundation has awarded a grant of £25,000 pe…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- Reg Odbertchair
- ANNE CORBRIDGE
- Pam Lacey
- Penelope Ann Clark · trustee of 1 other charity
- Peter Middleton
- Philip Devereux Latham
- Robert Froome
- Simon James Eric Smith
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hampshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is NEW FOREST DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £57,030 for the year ended 31 March 2025, strengthening its total funds to £107,574. However, the trustees note that the majority of these funds are restricted, highlighting a need to develop new unrestricted income streams to ensure long-term sustainability. The charity remains in a sound financial position to continue delivering its services. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NEW FOREST DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NEW FOREST DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICE as a grant recipient include THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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Government & lottery funding
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