CDS UK (CLINIC FOR DISSOCIATIVE STUDIES)
The objects of the CIO CDS UK are, for the public benefit:1. The advancement of mental health particularly to persons affected by dissociative disorders; and2. The advancement of education in complex mental health, specifically relating to dissociative disorders, childhood abuse and complex trauma. This will be particularly via lectures, seminars, research studies and training events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £200,928 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £2,593,272. Per the trustees' report, free reserves currently exceed the stated policy target of £1,032,601, which represents six months of expenditure. The trustees consider the level of reserves held to be reasonable and appropriate to fund unforeseen costs and ongoing maintenance.
What the accounts disclose
“The target set is £1,032,601 which represents 6 months expenditure that could be drawn upon if required by the Trustees for specific purposes as agreed by them.”
“During the year, the charity paid £200 to Mrs. Gill Wyatt for the services she provided. She is the mother-in-law of Mr. Mark Linington, the CEO of the charity. (2024: £800)” — page 24
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/11/2021)
Trustees
- Dr Ruth Elizabeth Cureton
- Gillian Winifred Miles
- Hoang Nam Nguyen
- Julia Christine Beker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.3m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.2m | £1.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.0m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £952k |
Common questions
Is CDS UK (CLINIC FOR DISSOCIATIVE STUDIES) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £200,928 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £2,593,272. Per the trustees' report, free reserves currently exceed the stated policy target of £1,032,601, which represents six months of expenditure. The trustees consider the level of reserves held to be reasonable and appropriate to fund unforeseen costs and ongoing maintenance. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Goldwins Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £326k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £14k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | 1 | £7k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- SURVIVORS WEST YORKSHIRE
- THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY
- NEW PATHWAYS FAMILY FRIENDLY THERAPEUTIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
- ENDOMETRIOSIS UK
- LIVING WELL UK
- CENTRE FOR FREUDIAN ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDS UK (CLINIC FOR DISSOCIATIVE STUDIES) | £2.3m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SURVIVORS WEST YORKSHIRE | £381k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNCIL FOR PSYCHOTHERAPY | £3.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| NEW PATHWAYS FAMILY FRIENDLY THERAPEUTIC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE | £4.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ENDOMETRIOSIS UK | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVING WELL UK | £9.6m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |