DSIDE
D:SIDE IS A COMPREHENSIVE DRUG & ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMME THAT ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO MAKE POSITIVE & HEALTHY LIFE-CHOICES WHILST PROMOTING A PRO-ACTIVE ATTITUDE TO LIFE. WE FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE CHILDREN'S KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTITUDE, WHILST EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE APPROPRIATELIFE SKILLS TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE SENSITIVE SITUATIONS WITH PEERS & ENCOURAGE A POSITIVE APPROACH TO LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,778 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £3,648 to £1,870. Per the trustees' report, the charity's free reserves of £1,870 are below the stated policy target range of £5,480 – £8,220, which is based on two to three months of normal operating expenditure. The trustees acknowledge that funding is an issue and plan to seek surpluses and additional income to increase reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“Since the reserves are lower than the target, the trustees plan to seek to increase reserves” — page 5
“Remuneration and benefits received by key management personnel The total employee benefits received by key management personnel were £29,164” — page 11
Trustees
- Lisa Siobhan Leonard
- MRS JAN BROWN
- MRS KATE CASEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £37k | £39k |
| 31/10/2024 | £43k | £43k |
| 31/10/2023 | £41k | £40k |
| 31/10/2022 | £33k | £32k |
| 31/10/2021 | £30k | £36k |
Common questions
Is DSIDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £1,778 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £3,648 to £1,870. Per the trustees' report, the charity's free reserves of £1,870 are below the stated policy target range of £5,480 – £8,220, which is based on two to three months of normal operating expenditure. The trustees acknowledge that funding is an issue and plan to seek surpluses and additional income to increase reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2019 | £10k | Keeping up with the Kids |