Dezza's Cabin
Provides and runs community hall in deprived area, we operate a signposting and support service for members of the community facing hardships and emotional issues. We provide free counselling, mediation, support with housing, domestic abuse, workshops, training and education.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF MONKTON AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICT BY PROVIDING FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,325 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £17,164 to £13,839. Unrestricted reserves stood at £11,898, which is below the stated policy target of three months' working capital. The charity relies on voluntary income and community donations to fund its charitable activities and maintain operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The current policy is to hold reserves equivalent to: 3 months working capital.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Loki Mctorlanchair
- Claire Walters
- Sonia Duffin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £64k | £68k |
| 30/04/2024 | £70k | £71k |
| 30/04/2023 | £73k | £108k |
| 30/04/2022 | £95k | £44k |
| 30/04/2021 | £15k | £13k |
Common questions
Is Dezza's Cabin financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,325 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £17,164 to £13,839. Unrestricted reserves stood at £11,898, which is below the stated policy target of three months' working capital. The charity relies on voluntary income and community donations to fund its charitable activities and maintain operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2021 | £10k | Funding for transportation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/03/2006 | £5k | Flooring |