SLIDING DOORS
Sliding Doors works with people with disabilities or who are otherwise isolated, to provide social, educational and volunteering opportunities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £6,569 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing total reserves from £35,443 to £28,874. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are currently equivalent to two months of running costs, which is below their stated policy target of three months. Despite increased costs and competition for funding, the trustees maintain a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants Received - 57,800 57,800 60,026” — page 16
“We currently have 2 months' running costs in unrestricted reserves.”
Trustees
- DARREN IAN WILLIAM PILKINGTON
- Janet Booth
- MARK HILTON
- PAUL JAMES FISH
- SANDRA McNEIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £98k | £125k |
| 31/03/2024 | £98k | £125k |
| 31/03/2023 | £88k | £105k |
| 31/03/2022 | £107k | £91k |
| 31/03/2021 | £93k | £65k |
Common questions
Is SLIDING DOORS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a net deficit of £6,569 for the year ended 31 March 2025, reducing total reserves from £35,443 to £28,874. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are currently equivalent to two months of running costs, which is below their stated policy target of three months. Despite increased costs and competition for funding, the trustees maintain a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SLIDING DOORS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SLIDING DOORS as a grant recipient include SKELTON BOUNTY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKELTON BOUNTY | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 11/04/2023 | £4k | Lets all move |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/03/2023 | £5k | Flying the flags with song |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2022 | £197k | Fun & Friendship For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2022 | £8k | A Platinum Celebration for All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/07/2021 | £10k | Lads in the lead |
| UK government | 06/10/2020 | £9k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/06/2019 | £128k | Sewing Communities Together |