DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES
Provision of education and training to assist learners in progression towards or gaining vocational qualifications to prepare, assist or enable them to be employed or engaged in a career connected to the motor vehicle repair industry or road transport industry.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £22,773 for the year ended 31 July 2025, maintaining a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves totaling £1,206,493. The trustees report that these free reserves are held to cover operating costs, capital expenditure, and contingencies related to apprenticeship funding changes, noting that the level of reserves allows the charity to deal with unforeseen liabilities. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Provision of training services 1,390,232” — page 20
“The investment is a 100% shareholding in GTA Assessments Ltd which has not yet commenced trading.” — page 29
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- GEOFFREY MICHAEL THOMPSON FIMI C ENGchair
- Annette Scott
- GEOFFREY CHARLES HARMER
- PETER MATTHEW COGGON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/07/2023 | £1.4m | £1.6m |
| 31/07/2022 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/07/2021 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
Common questions
Is DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £22,773 for the year ended 31 July 2025, maintaining a strong financial position with unrestricted reserves totaling £1,206,493. The trustees report that these free reserves are held to cover operating costs, capital expenditure, and contingencies related to apprenticeship funding changes, noting that the level of reserves allows the charity to deal with unforeseen liabilities. The independent auditors confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and identified no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.