CLOTHING SOLUTIONS (FOR DISABLED PEOPLE)
Clothing Solutions provides a truly unique service, creating bespoke garments, adaptations, and alterations that help people live more independently and confidently. We support physically disabled people, the elderly, and those with learning difficulties. Our friendly team also offers expert advice and information, ensuring everyone can access clothing that fits, functions, and feels just right.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £109,751 at year-end, which the trustees calculated as approximately 10.2 months of operational costs, exceeding their stated policy target of 6 to 12 months. The charity reported a net expenditure of £22,047 for the year, funded by incoming resources of £109,656, resulting in a net movement in funds of £22,047. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains financially stable with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating.
What the accounts disclose
“In the absence of long-term funding the Charity’s policy is to maintain reserves of 6 to 12 months operational costs. This would equate to £65,900 to £131,700 - based on 2024/2025 expenditure.” — page 7
Funders the charity credits
- The National Lottery Community Fund
Trustees
- LESLEY HELEN FREEMANchair
- DAVID LETHAM
- DOREEN LEWIS
- Harry Samson Newton
- Janice Baird
- NORMA LETHAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £110k | £132k |
| 31/03/2024 | £103k | £116k |
| 31/03/2023 | £117k | £110k |
| 31/03/2022 | £124k | £95k |
| 31/03/2021 | £155k | £77k |
Common questions
Is CLOTHING SOLUTIONS (FOR DISABLED PEOPLE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £109,751 at year-end, which the trustees calculated as approximately 10.2 months of operational costs, exceeding their stated policy target of 6 to 12 months. The charity reported a net expenditure of £22,047 for the year, funded by incoming resources of £109,656, resulting in a net movement in funds of £22,047. Per the trustees' report, the organization remains financially stable with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CLOTHING SOLUTIONS (FOR DISABLED PEOPLE)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CLOTHING SOLUTIONS (FOR DISABLED PEOPLE) as a grant recipient include KATHLEEN BERYL SLEIGH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION, THE INMAN CHARITY, THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/08/2025 | £15k | Sensory-Friendly Clothing for Autistic People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2008 | £10k | Employment of a part-time dressmaker |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2006 | £33k | Employment of a part-time dressmaker |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 11/07/2000 | £60k | Grant awarded to Clothing Solutions (for disabled people) (Yorkshire) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 10/11/1998 | £35k | Grant awarded to Clothing Solutions (for disabled people) (Yorkshire) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £260k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| BRUCE WAKE CHARITY | 1 | £6k |
| THE SHEARS FOUNDATION | 1 | £6k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- EQUALITY TOGETHER
- DISABLED LIVING
- BASICS PLUS
- ORDINARY LIFE PROJECT ASSOCIATION
- DISABILITY STOCKPORT CIO
- CLOTHE ME - THANK YOU
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOTHING SOLUTIONS (FOR DISABLED PEOPLE) | £110k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| EQUALITY TOGETHER | £1.2m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| DISABLED LIVING | £1.2m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| BASICS PLUS | £862k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ORDINARY LIFE PROJECT ASSOCIATION | £2.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | noted |
| DISABILITY STOCKPORT CIO | £1.5m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |