BAROD PROJECT
Registered charity 265008 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DRUGAID, SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION FOR PREVENTION OF ADDICTION LIMITED
To bring about positive and sustained change for individuals and communities in support of the aspirations and needs of those affected by their own or someone else's drug and alcohol use, by offering oppportunities aimed at minimising harm and maximising resilience.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £3,003 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward of £2,665,993. The trustees report that free reserves amounted to £1,835,256, which is within the established policy target of three to six months of resources expended. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: Grants (93% of income)
“Grants Drug and Alcohol Services 8,971,723” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three and six months of the resources expended (held: £1.8m)
“The Management Committee have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets ("the free reserves") held by the charity should be between three and six months of the resources expended.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Barod Project (matched by registered charity number).
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£78k
Reported reserves equal ~2.3 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (95% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.8% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/05/2016) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Luke Clarkchair
- Calum De Claire
- Clare Patricia Hutton
- Linda Hodgson · trustee of 1 other charity
- Lucie Brain
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BAROD PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £3,003 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds carried forward of £2,665,993. The trustees report that free reserves amounted to £1,835,256, which is within the established policy target of three to six months of resources expended. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
Government & lottery funding
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