Stripes - The West Yorkshire ADHD Charity
We are here to support the ADHD community within West Yorkshire; this includes both adults and children with or suspected of having ADHD, and also their parents/carers and siblings
Objects
THE RELIEF OF INDIVIDUALS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES, CARERS, OR SUPPORTERS BY: A. INCREASING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS;B. THE PROVISION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, AND;C. THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND ADVOCATING FOR INDIVIDUALS (AND THEIR FAMILIES, CARERS, OR SUPPORTERS) WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) AND ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £30,940 for the year, with total income of £187,866 against expenditure of £156,926. The trustees consider the financial position to be improving and note that the charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to approximately six months of operating expenditure. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed.
What the accounts disclose
“Grant funding 150,880” — page 14
“The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to approximately six months of operating expenditure” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Matthew Holtchair
- Andrea Dewhurst
- Anna Riddell-Roberts
- Christopher Barker
- Gemma Robinson
- Jennifer Milner
- Michael James Still
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £188k | £157k |
| 31/08/2024 | £157k | £158k |
| 31/08/2023 | £191k | £132k |
Common questions
Is Stripes - The West Yorkshire ADHD Charity financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £30,940 for the year, with total income of £187,866 against expenditure of £156,926. The trustees consider the financial position to be improving and note that the charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent to approximately six months of operating expenditure. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were disclosed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/09/2025 | £480k | ADHD support |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2022 | £303k | West Yorkshire ADHD Support Group RC |