THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £250,179 for the year ended 31 December 2023, resulting in total funds of £2,445,892. The trustees note that the level of free reserves at year-end was £1,950,925, which is higher than the revised reserves policy target of approximately £1,195,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“ADASS holds service level agreements with the Local Government Association (LGA) for office rental, information technology and the employment within the charity. The total amount charged to ADASS by the LGA during the year was f260, 284 (2022: f278, 044).”
“During the year, ADASS made a contribution to the President's employer in recognition of the significant time required to perform the role within the charity. ADASS paid 625, 000 (2022: fnil) to the London Borough of Haringey” — page 31
“ADASS holds service level agreements with the Local Government Association (LGA) for office rental, information technology and the employment within the charity. The total amount charged to ADASS by the LGA during the year was f260, 284 (2022: f278, 044).”
“During the year, ADASS made a contribution to the President's employer in recognition of the significant time required to perform the role within the charity. ADASS paid 625, 000 (2022: fnil) to the London Borough of Haringey” — page 31
“ADASS holds service level agreements with the Local Government Association (LGA) for office rental, information technology and the employment within the charity. The total amount charged to ADASS by the LGA during the year was f260, 284 (2022: f278, 044).”
“During the year, ADASS made a contribution to the President's employer in recognition of the significant time required to perform the role within the charity. ADASS paid 625, 000 (2022: fnil) to the London Borough of Haringey” — page 31
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Sally Burlington — Chief Executive
- Richard Parry — Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Michael Chard — Director of Policy & Analysis
- Ian Hall — Director of Policy & Implementation
- Alice Klein — Director of Communications & Public Affairs
- Miriam Lambert — Director of Governance and Resources
- Hazel Summers — Joint Director of Social Care Improvement
- Simon Williams — Joint Director of Social Care Improvement
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Beverley Tarka
- Caroline Baria
- Iain MacBeath
- Jessica McGregor
- Martin Samuels
- Melanie Williams
- Nicolas Robert Grant Presmeg
- Phil Holmes
- Richard Humphries
- Richard Parry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £3.3m | £3.5m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.8m | £3.0m |
| 31/12/2022 | £2.2m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £3.5m | £3.2m |
| 31/12/2020 | £3.3m | £2.9m |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF ADULT SOCIAL SERVICES financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £250,179 for the year ended 31 December 2023, resulting in total funds of £2,445,892. The trustees note that the level of free reserves at year-end was £1,950,925, which is higher than the revised reserves policy target of approximately £1,195,000. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Bennewith 2018 Limited.