DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY
Registered charity 1125848 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DAD
Darlington Association on Disability was established in 1986 as a voluntary and charitable organisation led by disabled people. It exists to promote independence and choice, and supports disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information and by tackling issues locally and nationally. DAD promotes the social model of disability.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Economic/community Development/employment · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £277,544, resulting in total net assets of £774,391. The trustees confirm that the organization has sufficient resources to continue operating, with unrestricted funds of £596,827 held at year-end. The independent auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of resources expended in general funds (held: £597k)
“The Trustees established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (‘the free reserves’) held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the resources expended in general funds.” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income from Cafe JJ, a charity in which J Hutchinson is a Trustee.
“During the year, the Charity generated income of £1,015 from Cafe JJ, a charity in which J Hutchinson is a Trustee.” — page 40
“The Charity also generated income of £8,001 and incurred purchases of £2,500 during the year from Bridge Creative, a charity in which L Tinkler is a related party.” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income of £8,001 and purchases of £2,500 from Bridge Creative, a charity in which L Tinkler is a related party.
“During the year, the Charity generated income of £1,015 from Cafe JJ, a charity in which J Hutchinson is a Trustee.” — page 40
“The Charity also generated income of £8,001 and incurred purchases of £2,500 during the year from Bridge Creative, a charity in which L Tinkler is a related party.” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Income of £288 and purchases of £2,500 from The Wishing Well (Gateway) Club, a charity in which the Deputy CEO is chair.
“During the year, the Charity generated income of £1,015 from Cafe JJ, a charity in which J Hutchinson is a Trustee.” — page 40
“The Charity also generated income of £8,001 and incurred purchases of £2,500 during the year from Bridge Creative, a charity in which L Tinkler is a related party.” — page 40
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Clive Owen LLP. Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Darlington Association on Disability (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Darlington Borough Council — “Thank you to all of our Funders
Darlington Borough Council” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~3.9 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (99% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/06/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- GORDON PYBUSchair
- COLIN LIGHT
- JOSEPH HUTCHINSON · trustee of 2 other charities
- Kevin Franks · trustee of 1 other charity
- PAUL EDWARDS
- Samantha Taylor
- Theresa Moss-Carbert
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Darlington · Durham · Hartlepool · Middlesbrough · North Yorkshire · Redcar And Cleveland · Stockton-on-tees
Income and spending
Common questions
Is DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £277,544, resulting in total net assets of £774,391. The trustees confirm that the organization has sufficient resources to continue operating, with unrestricted funds of £596,827 held at year-end. The independent auditors reported no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Clive Owen LLP.
Who funds DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DARLINGTON ASSOCIATION ON DISABILITY as a grant recipient include MOTABILITY.
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