WEST DORSET MENCAP SOCIETY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained an accumulated fund of £619,586, which the trustees describe as 'high reserves' sufficient to cover day-to-day costs and property maintenance. The charity reported a surplus of £23,695 for the year, funded primarily by shop takings and rental income, with no fundraising activities undertaken during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves maintained at levels to ensure our properties are kept up to date and we can cover the charity day to day costs.” — page 5
Trustees
- Julie Margaret Kelly
- SUE HALLETT
- Simon James Hosking
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £160k | £137k |
| 30/09/2024 | £125k | £129k |
| 30/09/2023 | £121k | £139k |
| 30/09/2022 | £107k | £104k |
| 30/09/2021 | £103k | £98k |
Common questions
Is WEST DORSET MENCAP SOCIETY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity maintained an accumulated fund of £619,586, which the trustees describe as 'high reserves' sufficient to cover day-to-day costs and property maintenance. The charity reported a surplus of £23,695 for the year, funded primarily by shop takings and rental income, with no fundraising activities undertaken during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE SANDHU CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £88k |
| BAKER FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £75k |
| THE BLUSTON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £50k |
| THE BEAVERBROOKS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | 1 | £31k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £19k |
| KARTIK PRABHU MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | 1 | £13k |