DISABILITY EQUALITY (NW)
Registered charity 1114622 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as PRESTON DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICES CENTRE, PRESTON DISC (DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICES CENTRE) LTD
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £57,361 for the year, increasing total funds to £860,571. However, the trustees note uncertainty regarding future funding due to the economic climate, despite having unrestricted reserves of £772,690 which exceed their policy target of 12 months of expenditure. The charity remains reliant on external funding and key funders to continue operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: up to 12 months of average expenditure (held: £773k)
“The trustees' reserves policy is to be equivalent to up to 12 months of average expenditure” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Trustees have considered the impact of the current economic and cost of living crisis on the activity of the charity. To date income has not reduced significantly however there is uncertainty regarding funding for future periods.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 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). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~14.6 months of spending — in the top quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
- Daniel Duckworth
- Katherine Jayne Lester
- Louise Gill
- Margaret Singleton
- Mark Harris
- Neil Darby
- PRATAP PARMAR
- RAKHI AMIN
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Blackburn With Darwen · Blackpool · Lancashire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is DISABILITY EQUALITY (NW) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £57,361 for the year, increasing total funds to £860,571. However, the trustees note uncertainty regarding future funding due to the economic climate, despite having unrestricted reserves of £772,690 which exceed their policy target of 12 months of expenditure. The charity remains reliant on external funding and key funders to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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