ADHD UK
We are here to help those affected by ADHD. We provide support to, information for and advocate for those affected by ADHD. We build awareness in the general population to increase empathy and understanding. We undertake, and look to fund, meaningful research to improve the lives of those affected by ADHD.
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THE RELIEF OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES, CARERS, OR SUPPORTERS.TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS.TO SUPPORT, INFORM AND ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS (AND THEIR FAMILIES, CARERS, OR SUPPORTERS) WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net income of £96,665 for the year, driven by an 80% increase in total incoming resources to £318,912, primarily from public donations. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £110,301, which the trustees state is equal to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, aligning with their stated reserves policy. The charity describes its financial position as resilient with a bright future, noting that day-to-day running costs decreased despite income growth.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level equal to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 189
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 50
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 30
Trustees
- Dr Maxwell Robert Daviechair
- Lauren Jennings
- Neal Mankey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £319k | £222k |
| 31/12/2024 | £176k | £203k |
| 31/12/2023 | £252k | £229k |
| 31/12/2022 | £122k | £141k |
| 31/12/2021 | £50k | £16k |
Common questions
Is ADHD UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net income of £96,665 for the year, driven by an 80% increase in total incoming resources to £318,912, primarily from public donations. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £110,301, which the trustees state is equal to approximately six months of unrestricted expenditure, aligning with their stated reserves policy. The charity describes its financial position as resilient with a bright future, noting that day-to-day running costs decreased despite income growth. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| MIND (THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH) | 1 | £292k |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £197k |
| Richmond Foundation | 1 | £91k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £87k |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | 1 | £73k |
| The Barnes Fund | 1 | £53k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £44k |
| THE YOUNG BARNET FOUNDATION | 1 | £33k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD UK | £319k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| ADHD FOUNDATION | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ADHD Embrace | £174k | — | 0 | below | 14.7% | no doubt |
| ADHD NORTH WEST | £276k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| OCD-UK | £232k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLN ADHD SUPPORT GROUP | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |