TCD
13 projects have been set up aimed at specified groups. These can be summarised as follows: - Groups for those with mental health issues, elderly , physical and/or learning disabilities, at risk (of exploitation or discrimination) . We offer inclusive weekly dance, exercise, theatre or singing classes, with wellbeing sessions encouraging open discussions being a key addition to the Mental Health
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY PROVIDING DANCE, EXERCISE, THEATRE, SINGING CLASSES AND SUPPORT SESSIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND / OR LEARNING DISABILITIES, THE ELDERLY AND THOSE SUFFERING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE KIRKLEES AREA AND SURROUNDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS. NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted and restricted cash at bank totaled £32,826.14, which the trustees hold to cover eight months of operational costs. The charity's main financial risk is identified as the loss of funding from bids and reduced donations, with grants and donations serving as the primary source of funds. Staff costs and rent are cited as the main costs incurred, funded by general funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main source of funds this year has been grants and donations.” — page 4
“The funds are held to cover 8 months of operational costs in the event of a loss of income and to meet any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- 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
- 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
Trustees
- Louise Morbychair
- Elise Cooper-Todd
- Jamie Crowther
- Shaheen Sidat
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £41k | £28k |
| 31/08/2024 | £17k | £22k |
| 31/08/2023 | £32k | £63k |
| 31/08/2022 | £47k | £43k |
| 31/08/2021 | £9k | £53k |
Common questions
Is TCD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted and restricted cash at bank totaled £32,826.14, which the trustees hold to cover eight months of operational costs. The charity's main financial risk is identified as the loss of funding from bids and reduced donations, with grants and donations serving as the primary source of funds. Staff costs and rent are cited as the main costs incurred, funded by general funds.