ALDAG (ALWAYS LEARNING DEVELOPING AND GROWING)
For the public benefit and relief in need of persons with a learning disability by the provision of facilities for: recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare; education; supported employment and short holiday breaks and other charitable means for such persons in Surrey, and to advance the social inclusion of those with learning disabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £42, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £71,756. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and have a stated reserves policy to hold 12 months of funding (£54,000) to manage unforeseen difficulties. The charity is funded primarily through sales of goods and services, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have decided that 12 months funding should be held in reserves to manage unforeseen financial difficulties, i.e. £54,000 to meet 2026’s legal liabilities for one year.” — page 35
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/03/2021)
Trustees
- PAMELA BETTY WALDENchair
- ANTONY LEACH
- Annette Mary Webb
- HAZEL GIBSON
- Jennifer BLACKBURN
- John Richard Ashurst
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £144k | £144k |
| 31/12/2024 | £139k | £152k |
| 31/12/2023 | £164k | £160k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £203k |
| 31/12/2021 | £74k | £69k |
Common questions
Is ALDAG (ALWAYS LEARNING DEVELOPING AND GROWING) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £42, bringing total unrestricted reserves to £71,756. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and have a stated reserves policy to hold 12 months of funding (£54,000) to manage unforeseen difficulties. The charity is funded primarily through sales of goods and services, with unrestricted reserves significantly exceeding the stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.