PROTEGE DNA
The main objective of the charity is to advance the education of young people, in particular those who have been excluded from mainstream educational establishments and those who have been otherwise marginalised or disadvantaged, by providing them with personalised learning programmes to better meet their individual needs and cultivate their potential.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £34,422 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £352,727. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of 18 months of expenditure, which the current fund balance of £352,727 exceeds. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have set a policy that the charity's free reserves should cover 18 months of expenditure.” — page 9
“During the year the charity paid artist fees and project management fees to S Kumari-Dass, a Trustee, totalling £60,167 (2024: £55,290).” — page 18
“During the year the charity paid artist fees and project management fees to S Kumari-Dass, a Trustee, totalling £60,167 (2024: £55,290). The above arrangement has been agreed with the Charity Commission.” — page 18
Trustees
- BARBARA GRACE HARRIS
- DR CANDY MCCABE
- PAUL BROOKING
- SABITA KUMARI-DASS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £159k | £125k |
| 30/06/2024 | £134k | £226k |
| 30/06/2023 | £157k | £156k |
| 30/06/2022 | £143k | £116k |
| 30/06/2021 | £141k | £102k |
Common questions
Is PROTEGE DNA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £34,422 for the year ended 30 June 2025, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted funds of £352,727. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of 18 months of expenditure, which the current fund balance of £352,727 exceeds. The financial statements were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 15/01/2025 | £86k | "1968: Rivers of Blood, Sweat, Hope and Resilience" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 05/09/2019 | £85k | "MONSOON MEMORIES - HERITAGE IN TRANSITION" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/01/2017 | £47k | "Flora Indica to Flora Romantica: Flora heritage explored through the adventures of Joseph Dalton Hooker" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/09/2014 | £48k | "Birth of the Boutiques - From Kings Road to Hill Rise" |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 07/07/2010 | £25k | "Fluorescent Adolescent" |