Linkable Woking
Provides leisure and recreational activities for people with learning disabilities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that LinkAble Woking Limited reported a net surplus of £124,718 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income increasing by 62% to £971,984. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £137,837, which includes a £10,306 designated fixed asset reserve, and maintains a cash balance of £259,723. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, noting a challenging funding landscape but citing strong reserves and liquidity.
What the accounts disclose
“The total donations received from all trustees during the year were £12,298 (2024: £23,210). The donors did not attach any conditions which might alter the nature of the Charity's existing activities. The amount contributed by trustees for fundraising activities for the year totalled £490 (2024: 0). There were no other related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.” — page 39
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Damant
- Charles Donaldson
- Colin Evans
- Grant MacDonald
- Neil Murrin
- Nigel Himsworth
- Nneka Ochonogor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £972k | £847k |
| 31/03/2024 | £600k | £601k |
| 31/03/2023 | £519k | £535k |
| 31/03/2022 | £456k | £451k |
| 31/03/2021 | £413k | £390k |
Common questions
Is Linkable Woking financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that LinkAble Woking Limited reported a net surplus of £124,718 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income increasing by 62% to £971,984. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £137,837, which includes a £10,306 designated fixed asset reserve, and maintains a cash balance of £259,723. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, noting a challenging funding landscape but citing strong reserves and liquidity. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Linkable Woking?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Linkable Woking as a grant recipient include THE FIDELIS FOUNDATION, THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION, THE SHELDON TRUST, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, ST FAITH'S TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FIDELIS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £51k | |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | |
| THE SHELDON TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | Youth Development |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £25k | Grant |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Care of People with Learning Disabilities |
| ST FAITH'S TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | first of the year of a three-year pledge, that provides 1:1 support for children with learning difficulties |
| ST FAITH'S TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | provides 1:1 support for children with severe learning difficulties |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| ST FAITH'S TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | to provide 1:1 support for children with learning difficulties |
| THE INGRAM TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | general running costs of their centre in Woking |
| THE SHELDON TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Youth Development |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £5k | General |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | Disability |
| THE SHELDON TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Holiday Fund |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | |
| THE SHELDON TRUST | FY2023 | £500 | Holiday Projects |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 23/03/2026 | £2k | Inclusive Games 2026 Community Event |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2025 | £20k | Community Allotment?Partnership |
| Sport England | 30/08/2024 | £3k | LinkAble Paralympic Tournament |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2024 | £16k | Link Up teen groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2021 | £10k | Support towards 2021/22 LinkAble Core Costs |