THE MARINA DALGLISH APPEAL
Latest income
£1.9m
Latest spending
£851k
Registered
2005
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a significant increase in unrestricted reserves, rising from £2.77 million to £3.77 million, driven by a surplus of £1.01 million against prior-year deficits. The accounts state that the trustees have assessed the charity as a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: establish a sinking fund to provide for the continued maintenance of the unit (held: £3.8m)
“The Trustees will review the current and projected financial position in order to establish a sinking fund to provide for the continued maintenance of the unit during its likely life so that it is repaired and maintained to its original standard.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A daughter of two trustees received remuneration for work performed organising events for the charity.
“A daughter of two trustees received remuneration for work performed organising events for the charity. Remuneration of £21,600 (2024:£21,600) was paid in the year.” — page 19
“At the year end, the charity had an outstanding debtor balance of £5,950 (2024: £nil) owed by a trustee, representing an unpaid donation.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Outstanding debtor balance owed by a trustee for an unpaid donation.
“A daughter of two trustees received remuneration for work performed organising events for the charity. Remuneration of £21,600 (2024:£21,600) was paid in the year.” — page 19
“At the year end, the charity had an outstanding debtor balance of £5,950 (2024: £nil) owed by a trustee, representing an unpaid donation.” — page 19
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Marina Dalglish — Founder
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Total income
£1.9m
Total spending
£851k
Cost of raising funds
£324k
Reserves (reported)
£3.8m
Employees
2
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/03/2017)
Trustees
- WILLIAM CLARKEchair
- KENNETH MATHIESON DALGLISH
- LEE MARTIN
- MARINA DALGLISH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.9m | £851k |
| 31/07/2024 | £400k | £1.2m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.3m | £595k |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.3m | £346k |
| 31/07/2021 | £118k | £153k |
Common questions
Is THE MARINA DALGLISH APPEAL financially healthy?
The charity reported a significant increase in unrestricted reserves, rising from £2.77 million to £3.77 million, driven by a surplus of £1.01 million against prior-year deficits. The accounts state that the trustees have assessed the charity as a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Sumer Auditco Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE PAUL BASSHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE PUBLIC INTEREST FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| MRS WINGFIELD'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| COL-RENO LIMITED | 1 | £1k |