DRYSTONE RADIO LIMITED
The object of the charity is to advance the education and training of the public in particular, but not exclusively, persons who have a learning disability in radio broadcasting and media skills techniques.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has negative unrestricted reserves of £1,987 and net current liabilities of £21,036. The trustees acknowledge that the going concern basis is adopted only because any shortfall will be covered by the directors in the short term and with their continued financial support.
What the accounts disclose
“The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as although the charity has net current liabilities of £ £21,036, any shortfall will be covered by the directors in the short term and it is the intention to build up the free reserves of the charity over the coming years.” — page 5
“For the current year Mr A Rankine received remuneration from the company of £13000 (2024 £13487) for his role as joint station manager and Mr S Rhodes received remuneration of £16501 ( 2024 £21530) for the same role” — page 12
“During the year donations of £83,278 (2024 £70,123) were received from D.C.Adams.” — page 18
“Lindley Adams Limited , a company of which D.C.Adams is a director charged Drystone Radio Limited £3,500 (2024 £2,850) for accountancy and related services.” — page 18
“During the year donations of £83,278 (2024 £70,123) were received from D.C.Adams.” — page 18
“Lindley Adams Limited , a company of which D.C.Adams is a director charged Drystone Radio Limited £3,500 (2024 £2,850) for accountancy and related services.” — page 18
“During the year donations of £83,278 (2024 £70,123) were received from D.C.Adams.” — page 18
“Lindley Adams Limited , a company of which D.C.Adams is a director charged Drystone Radio Limited £3,500 (2024 £2,850) for accountancy and related services.” — page 18
“During the year donations of £83,278 (2024 £70,123) were received from D.C.Adams.” — page 18
“Lindley Adams Limited , a company of which D.C.Adams is a director charged Drystone Radio Limited £3,500 (2024 £2,850) for accountancy and related services.” — page 18
“During the year donations of £83,278 (2024 £70,123) were received from D.C.Adams.” — page 18
“Lindley Adams Limited , a company of which D.C.Adams is a director charged Drystone Radio Limited £3,500 (2024 £2,850) for accountancy and related services.” — page 18
Trustees
- DAVID CHARLES ADAMSchair
- Alan Barnes
- Andrew Rankine
- Brian Wilkinson
- James Mitchell Thomas Rose
- Stephen Rhodes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £108k | £101k |
| 31/10/2024 | £95k | £108k |
| 31/10/2023 | £87k | £99k |
| 31/10/2022 | £71k | £74k |
| 31/10/2021 | £80k | £73k |
Common questions
Is DRYSTONE RADIO LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has negative unrestricted reserves of £1,987 and net current liabilities of £21,036. The trustees acknowledge that the going concern basis is adopted only because any shortfall will be covered by the directors in the short term and with their continued financial support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2010 | £7k | Cafe 106.9: Senior Searchlight - lunch and activity sessions |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2005 | £5k | There is no project name available for this record |