ACTION ON DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income rose to £3.5m in 2024, driven by a significant increase in unrestricted grants, while total expenditure remained stable at £2.7m. This resulted in an unrestricted surplus of £517,889, which increased unrestricted reserves to £917,332, comfortably exceeding the trustees' stated target of £500,000. However, the trustees note a risk regarding the sustainability of unrestricted fundraising in the medium term, though they maintain confidence in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose remuneration for the year fell within the following bands were: 2024 Number £60,001 - £70,000 3” — page 43
“The number of employees whose remuneration for the year fell within the following bands were: 2024 Number £60,001 - £70,000 3” — page 43
“The trustees committed to holding an unrestricted general reserve, which should, as a minimum, exceed the reserves target of £500,000 set in December 2023.” — page 15
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2023) → 3 (FY2024).
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Chris Underhill — Founder
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Adam Pickering
- Adetokunbo Iyabo Priya Johnson
- Kenneth James Jones
- Liz Sayce
- Rajuna Singh
- Richard Mativu Musau
- Vanthon Srey
- Yetneberesh Nigussie Molla
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.5m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.5m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.8m | £2.9m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.6m | £2.8m |
| 31/12/2020 | £3.0m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is ACTION ON DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income rose to £3.5m in 2024, driven by a significant increase in unrestricted grants, while total expenditure remained stable at £2.7m. This resulted in an unrestricted surplus of £517,889, which increased unrestricted reserves to £917,332, comfortably exceeding the trustees' stated target of £500,000. However, the trustees note a risk regarding the sustainability of unrestricted fundraising in the medium term, though they maintain confidence in the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACTION ON DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 3 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ACTION ON DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ACTION ON DISABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT as a grant recipient include DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TULA TRUST LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £20k |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 10/02/2025 | £500k | Regular Grant 2025 |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/12/2023 | £500k | Regular Grant 2024 |
| Postcode Lottery | 09/02/2022 | £300k | Special Grant 2022 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £205k |
| DELVES CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £61k |
| THE PATRICK & HELENA FROST FOUNDATION | 2 | £35k |
| G M C TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALDERSBROOK ST GABRIEL | 1 | — |
| King Charles III Charitable Fund | 1 | — |
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1.9m |
| Frontline AIDS | 1 | £759k |