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DEBP CIO

Registered charity 1193708 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DERBYSHIRE EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, DIRECT EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

We specialise in supporting the aspirational decision making of young people/adults to shape their future. We strive to help them fulfil their potential and believe everyone deserves an equal chance of success. We work with young people up to the age of 19, or 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities, and vulnerable young adults.

Causes: Education/training · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£904k
Latest spending
£937k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £271,863, which falls below the charity's stated reserves policy target range of £210,000 to £420,000. Despite a net expenditure exceeding income for the year, the trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £210,000 to £420,000 (held: £272k)
“Our reserves range is £210,000 to £420,000, based on 3-6 months operating expenses.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£904k
Total spending
£937k
Reserves (reported)
£272k
Employees
28

Reported reserves equal ~3.5 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£904k£937k
31/08/2024£948k£795k
31/08/2023£688k£694k
31/08/2022£720k£565k

Common questions

Is DEBP CIO financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £271,863, which falls below the charity's stated reserves policy target range of £210,000 to £420,000. Despite a net expenditure exceeding income for the year, the trustees confirm the accounts are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.