MOORLANDS VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
We provide voluntary and community transport to those in need across the Staffordshire Moorlands. We use volunteer drivers who use their own cars to take people to primarily health related appointments, and community transport minibuses to provide transport for local voluntary and community groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £36,612 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £56,305 to £112,726 (Note: The SOFA shows a net movement of (36,612) but the Balance Sheet shows an increase in total funds from 56,305 to 112,726, indicating a discrepancy in the provided text's SOFA vs Balance Sheet totals or a misinterpretation of 'Net movement'. However, looking at Note 14, Total Funds moved from 56,305 to 112,726. The SOFA shows Net Income 93,033 and Expenditure 36,612, resulting in a Net Movement of 56,421. The SOFA text says 'Net income/(expenditure) ... (36,612)' which contradicts the sum of Income (93,033) - Expenditure (36,612) = 56,421. The Balance Sheet confirms the increase. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £106,457 against a policy target of 6 months running costs, significantly exceeding the stated £15,000 designated reserve.
What the accounts disclose
“They will aim to hold sufficient funds to meet running costs for 6 months. To this end, they have created a designated fund within the accounts.’ £15,000 has been allocated as reserves.”
Trustees
- Michael Smithchair
- Christine Margaret Adams
- Diane Lesley McGhee
- John Andrew Verney
- John Michael Williamson
- Pamela Massey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £93k | £37k |
| 31/03/2024 | £49k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £52k | £45k |
| 31/03/2022 | £60k | £43k |
| 31/03/2021 | £38k | £32k |
Common questions
Is MOORLANDS VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £36,612 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £56,305 to £112,726 (Note: The SOFA shows a net movement of (36,612) but the Balance Sheet shows an increase in total funds from 56,305 to 112,726, indicating a discrepancy in the provided text's SOFA vs Balance Sheet totals or a misinterpretation of 'Net movement'. However, looking at Note 14, Total Funds moved from 56,305 to 112,726. The SOFA shows Net Income 93,033 and Expenditure 36,612, resulting in a Net Movement of 56,421. The SOFA text says 'Net income/(expenditure) ... (36,612)' which contradicts the sum of Income (93,033) - Expenditure (36,612) = 56,421. The Balance Sheet confirms the increase. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £106,457 against a policy target of 6 months running costs, significantly exceeding the stated £15,000 designated reserve. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MOORLANDS VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MOORLANDS VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORT as a grant recipient include THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MCCARTHY & STONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Community Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/04/2026 | £151k | Moorlands Community Transport |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2023 | £64k | Transport across the Moorlands |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2020 | £95k | Transport for the Moorlands |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/09/2019 | £10k | voluntary and Community Transport |