DIVERSITY MATTERS NORTH WEST LTD
We help local people to improve their health and well-being through things like learning, volunteering, social events, physical exercise and various forms of problem-solving support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £114,214 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its total funds to £335,662. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves stood at £143,962, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months of running costs. The charity remains dependent on grants and contracts for its main source of income.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity will seek, where possible, to maintain a general reserve equivalent to its total running costs for a period of no less than three or no more than six months.” — page 6
“Employees Afsana Begum and Sabina Begum are related to one of the Chief Executives. The related Chief Executive is not allowed to take part in any discussions involving the pay of these related parties.” — page 17
Trustees
- Lina Patel MBEchair
- Caroline Gregory
- Dr Penelope Noel
- Garry David Hall
- Mohammed Khan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £455k | £341k |
| 31/03/2024 | £277k | £301k |
| 31/03/2023 | £193k | £295k |
| 31/03/2022 | £426k | £275k |
| 31/03/2021 | £314k | £251k |
Common questions
Is DIVERSITY MATTERS NORTH WEST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £114,214 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing its total funds to £335,662. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves stood at £143,962, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months of running costs. The charity remains dependent on grants and contracts for its main source of income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DIVERSITY MATTERS NORTH WEST LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DIVERSITY MATTERS NORTH WEST LTD as a grant recipient include ROSA FUND, THE GROCERS' CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSA FUND | FY2022 | £50k | Women Thrive Fund |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £4k | Health |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2024 | £19k | Learn Connect and Grow. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2023 | £73k | Core Fund Request |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/02/2021 | £10k | Women Supporting Women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2020 | £279k | Basic Skills Training and Employment Readiness |
| UK government | 01/06/2019 | £60k | Women Supporting Women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/06/2016 | £352k | Women Supporting Women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2014 | £9k | Advice Surgery for Hyde |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/05/2011 | £243k | Shok-Lohr-Shiq-Kah (Everybody's Learning) |