DS43 COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATORS
The Advancement of health and the saving of lives in Hartlepool and the surrounding area by:-a) The provision of Public Access Defibrillators (AED's) in areas of suitable utility.b) Promoting awareness of AED's and providing information and education pertaining to their safe and correct use.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity aims to maintain a minimum financial reserve of £38,000 to underpin the maintenance of defibrillators installed over a 10-year period. The trustees declare that they have approved the report, and the charity relies on community donations, raffles, and grants to fund its activities.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity funds are raised in the main via donations, raffles and grant applications.”
Trustees
- Pamela Ann Shurmerchair
- David Cairns
- Kelly Cairns
- Sarah West
- William Edward Shurmer A.C.M.A
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £29k | £18k |
| 31/12/2024 | £27k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £63k | £35k |
Common questions
Is DS43 COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATORS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity aims to maintain a minimum financial reserve of £38,000 to underpin the maintenance of defibrillators installed over a 10-year period. The trustees declare that they have approved the report, and the charity relies on community donations, raffles, and grants to fund its activities.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £20k | DS43 Community Defibrillators |