Dreadnought
Working with children and young people aged 8 - 19 years who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Using the creative arts to provide informal counselling.Offering a variety of programme work to address such issues as anger management, domestic violence abuse, sexual abuse, low self esteem, beareavement etc. working on both a one to one basis and in groups.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,881 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £688,013, which is above the trustees' stated ideal target of £150,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 128,032 296,034 424,066” — page 11
“The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves would be £150,000 which covers approximately 6 months worth of expenditure.” — page 6
“Total donations of £480 (2024: £480) were given to the charity in the year by a trustee.” — page 27
Trustees
- Christine Walker-Booth
- Jeanette Paula Toy
- Jonathan Bolitho Edwards
- Katharine Anne Neve
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £424k | £433k |
| 31/03/2024 | £454k | £409k |
| 31/03/2023 | £457k | £356k |
| 31/03/2022 | £443k | £295k |
| 31/03/2021 | £304k | £233k |
Common questions
Is Dreadnought financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £8,881 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £688,013, which is above the trustees' stated ideal target of £150,000. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Dreadnought?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Dreadnought as a grant recipient include THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2023 | £16k | Summer activity programmes with autism |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2022 | £12k | Summer activity programmes for children with autism |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | Summer activity programmes for autistic children and their siblings. |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Holiday activity schemes for autistic children and their siblings (Projects run in 2024) |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | Holiday activity schemes for autistic children and their siblings (Projects run in 2025) |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/04/2023 | £10k | Fire Safety Improvements |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/04/2020 | £10k | The Dreadnought Centre - Outside Sensory Space |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/11/2016 | £10k | Refurbishment of toilet facilities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2006 | £795 | To purchase a Visual Baby |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2004 | £135k | Penzance Centre Project |