NEW DIRECTIONS SUPPORT
For the public benefit, the relief of those in need by reason of disability by the provision of day activities for adults, over the age of 18 years, in the county of Staffordshire, in particular the provision of structured activities related to education, leisure and work-preparation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a sustainable financial performance with an excess of income over expenditure of 15.85% for the year ended 31 July 2025. Per the trustees' report, the organisation maintained a healthy contingency allowance and strict budget management, resulting in no use of initial reserves. Free reserves stood at £426,856, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover six months of operating and closedown costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity will aim to ensure that it builds sufficient reserves to ensure it can continue to operate and maintain its financial commitments for a six-month period without income.” — page 12
Trustees
- SARA JONESchair
- Denise Jane Tolson
- Derek John Follows
- Helen Bancroft-Morris
- JEREMY STOKES
- Julie Yates
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £470k | £367k |
| 31/07/2024 | £380k | £351k |
| 31/07/2023 | £360k | £311k |
| 31/07/2022 | £298k | £284k |
| 31/07/2021 | £264k | £232k |
Common questions
Is NEW DIRECTIONS SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a sustainable financial performance with an excess of income over expenditure of 15.85% for the year ended 31 July 2025. Per the trustees' report, the organisation maintained a healthy contingency allowance and strict budget management, resulting in no use of initial reserves. Free reserves stood at £426,856, which the trustees note is sufficient to cover six months of operating and closedown costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2020 | £10k | Moorlands Day Opportunities |