THE DIANA BRIMBLECOMBE ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE
to provide care and shelter for animals that are stray, neglected or are otherwise in need of assistance and to protect animals from ill-usage, cruelty and suffering andto advance the education of the public in the needs and proper care of animals.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £49,156 for the year, driven by total charitable expenditure of £366,461 against total income of £305,442. The trustees maintain a general reserve of £640,000, which they consider prudent to cover operational costs if all income ceases, noting that unrestricted funds stood at £1,199,049. The charity is entirely dependent on voluntary donations and receives no government funding, with legacies providing significant but variable income.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- DONNA PENFOLDchair
- Carol Sykes
- Heather Quillish
- JANET HOUSELANDER-YOUNG
- Karen Louise Hedges
- Kieran Runnacles
- TOM WHITE
- Tara Louise Mills
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £305k | £372k |
| 31/12/2023 | £295k | £354k |
| 31/12/2022 | £242k | £387k |
| 31/12/2021 | £273k | £333k |
| 31/12/2020 | £298k | £320k |
Common questions
Is THE DIANA BRIMBLECOMBE ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net deficit of £49,156 for the year, driven by total charitable expenditure of £366,461 against total income of £305,442. The trustees maintain a general reserve of £640,000, which they consider prudent to cover operational costs if all income ceases, noting that unrestricted funds stood at £1,199,049. The charity is entirely dependent on voluntary donations and receives no government funding, with legacies providing significant but variable income. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.