DIABETES CARE TRUST (ABCD) LIMITED
TO ADVANCE AND ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF ALL MEDICAL AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED WITH THE CARE OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM DIABETES, TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PUBLIC IN ALL MATTERS RELATING TO DIABETES MELLITUS AND DIABETES CARE. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND AVOID COMPLICATIONS OF THE CONDITION.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,117,353, which the trustees state are sufficient to cover the operational costs of the trust and its subsidiaries for one year. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner noting limitations in the evidence available for restricted fund balances.
What the accounts disclose
“Dr Robert Ryder was paid £40,568.10 in respect of his work as audit lead.” — page 13
“Group reserves should cover the running costs of ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd (The Association) for one year. Diabetes Care Trust reserves will also be sufficient to cover the operating costs of the Trust for one year plus any commitments it has made to underwrite or support any grants, audits or research programmes.” — page 15
“The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD (Diabetes Care) Ltd provided a dividend to the charity in 2024 of £80,636.” — page 15
Trustees
- Adrian Sanders
- Dr Hermione Price
- Dr KETAN DHATARIYA
- PHILIP ROSS NORTON
- Vijay Jayagopal
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £391k | £564k |
| 31/01/2024 | £466k | £221k |
| 31/01/2023 | £297k | £293k |
| 31/01/2022 | £220k | £183k |
| 31/01/2021 | £237k | £158k |
Common questions
Is DIABETES CARE TRUST (ABCD) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,117,353, which the trustees state are sufficient to cover the operational costs of the trust and its subsidiaries for one year. The accounts were subject to an independent examination rather than a full audit, with the examiner noting limitations in the evidence available for restricted fund balances. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of DIABETES CARE TRUST (ABCD) LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £40,568.10 band.
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| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
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| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |
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Charities like this
- PRIMARY CARE DIABETES SOCIETY
- THE INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES TRUST
- CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD
- THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT DIABETES
- THE BRITISH DIABETIC ASSOCIATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIABETES CARE TRUST (ABCD) LIMITED | £391k | £40,568.10 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PRIMARY CARE DIABETES SOCIETY | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES TRUST | £476k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAREDUCATION TRUST LTD | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT DIABETES | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | material uncertainty |
| THE BRITISH DIABETIC ASSOCIATION | £38.4m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |