DISABILITY ACTION GROUP (NORTH DORSET)
For the relief of disabled persons living or residing in the North Dorset and surrounding areas by the provision of Electric Mobility Scooters on a hire basis
Objects
FOR THE RELIEF OF DISABLED PERSONS LIVING OR RESIDING IN NORTH DORSET PRIMARILY BY PROVISION OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND OTHER MOBILITY AIDS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus of £120 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing slightly to £33,627. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for at least 12 months, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Despite a difficult year involving increased maintenance costs and trustee turnover, the charity maintained its service levels and membership base.
What the accounts disclose
“Funds are held to meet the projected costs of the Group for a period of at least three months, together with the costs of winding up the Group and/or meeting extraordinary expenses.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- CAROLYN CARTERchair
- Iain Wingate
- Lorna Joan Hill
- Paul Hill
- Sheila Nicola Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £28k | £28k |
| 31/08/2024 | £31k | £29k |
| 31/08/2023 | £29k | £26k |
| 31/08/2022 | £28k | £32k |
| 31/08/2021 | £35k | £30k |
Common questions
Is DISABILITY ACTION GROUP (NORTH DORSET) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a modest surplus of £120 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing slightly to £33,627. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations for at least 12 months, noting no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Despite a difficult year involving increased maintenance costs and trustee turnover, the charity maintained its service levels and membership base. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.