BETTER THINGS
Provision of the following for people with learning disabilities:Sport, Recreation, Social, Leisure and Learning projects, Health Awareness,Social Inclusion,Campaigning and Awareness,Disability Hate Crime
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased from £49,525 to £59,885 during the year, resulting in a net income surplus of £10,360. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Reserves are maintained in line with the stated policy of holding three to six months' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
“Kate’s partner John Gurd provides a significant number of hours per year to support Kate and the charity. John is a Trustee of the charity. Kate’s fees are included within the Income and Expenditure account under subcontractor costs. The level of fees has been approved by the Board of Trustees.”
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Trustees
- KENNETH JOHN GURDchair
- Christopher Noble
- Katrina Farry
- MARLENE MIDDLETON
- Melissa Young
- PETER OWEN
- Stuart Cunningham
- ZAHIR -UD- DEEN TEEMIL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £47k | £37k |
| 31/01/2024 | £26k | £37k |
| 31/01/2023 | £57k | £57k |
| 31/01/2022 | £50k | £31k |
| 31/01/2021 | £30k | £23k |
Common questions
Is BETTER THINGS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased from £49,525 to £59,885 during the year, resulting in a net income surplus of £10,360. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Reserves are maintained in line with the stated policy of holding three to six months' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BETTER THINGS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BETTER THINGS as a grant recipient include BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | |
| BOOST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | Promotion of sporting activities amongst the disabled and disadvantaged |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 23/03/2026 | £14k | Better Things Taking Part Project |
| Sport England | 14/07/2021 | £4k | Taking Part Project |
| UK government | 20/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 28/05/2020 | £500 | COVID-19 CEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/01/2019 | £10k | Better Lives |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2005 | £106k | The Health In Transition (HIT) Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2005 | £5k | Drama Specailist for people with Learning Difficulties |