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CFDN

Registered charity 263075 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP BRENTWOOD DIOCESE, THE CATHOLIC HANDICAPPED FELLOWSHIP BRENTWOOD DIOCESE, The Catholic Fellowship Disability Network

We are dedicated to provide a supportive community for individuals living with disabilities and their families through a range of networking events, support groups, face to face activities, providing advice and resources, support and friendship, whilst promoting an inclusive environment to those we serve.

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Latest income
£41k
Latest spending
£95k
Registered
1972
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity operated at a controlled deficit of £54,709 due to strategic reinvestment in staffing, infrastructure, and advocacy services, while total income grew by 119% to £40,622. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially robust with over £700,000 in total assets and strong cash reserves, positioning it well for future growth despite the current year's investment phase.

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

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Donations and grants (68% of income)
“Donations and Grants: £27,535 – including £19,323 from the National Lottery Community Fund for the Community Disability Advocate (CDA) project.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Fundraising cost ratio: 5.0% of fundraised income
“The charity’s spending remained highly efficient, with approximately 70 pence in every £1 directed towards charitable activities and direct community support, 28 pence on administration and compliance, and 2 pence on fundraising.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Barking And Dagenham · Essex · Havering · Newham · Redbridge · Waltham Forest

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£41k£95k
31/03/2024£19k£79k
31/03/2023£22k£42k
31/03/2022£355k£2k
31/03/2021£182k£2k

Common questions

Is CFDN financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a controlled deficit of £54,709 due to strategic reinvestment in staffing, infrastructure, and advocacy services, while total income grew by 119% to £40,622. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains financially robust with over £700,000 in total assets and strong cash reserves, positioning it well for future growth despite the current year's investment phase. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund25/01/2006£4kHayling Island Holiday