SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT DISABLEMENT ACTION GROUP
Scarborough DAG is run by disabled people for disabled people, carers and those with an interest in disability. The group offers a comprehensive information and advice service covering benefits, access, discrimination, employment, holidays, leisure etc. The service is provided for people who live in the area of Scarborough and District.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity relies on donations and grants, with restricted funds planned to cover projected costs. The trustees maintain sufficient reserves to cover estimated redundancy costs, though they explicitly state they do not have a formal reserves policy at present. The independent examiner's report is present, indicating the accounts have been examined.
What the accounts disclose
“We maintain sufficient reserves to cover the estimated costs in the event of having to serve notices of redundancy to staff, the level of reserves is reviewed annually. We do not have reserves policy at present, our income is donations and grants, these grants are restricted funds and planned to cover projected costs at the times when funds are awarded.” — page 9
Trustees
- IAN WHITFIELDchair
- Caroline Hill
- Diane Tymon
- Holly Bennett
- Judith Bramham
- PAUL MARR
- Philip Mort
- Shirley Helen Lees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £77k | £57k |
| 31/03/2024 | £54k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £82k | £63k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £54k |
| 31/03/2021 | £29k | £40k |
Common questions
Is SCARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT DISABLEMENT ACTION GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity relies on donations and grants, with restricted funds planned to cover projected costs. The trustees maintain sufficient reserves to cover estimated redundancy costs, though they explicitly state they do not have a formal reserves policy at present. The independent examiner's report is present, indicating the accounts have been examined. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 12/05/2022 | £6k | Jubilee Fund - Treats |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2005 | £93k | Welfare Benefit Advice and Practical Support for the Socially Excluded |