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The association's net income before transfers was £26,164 in 2025 and a loss of £7,660 in 2024.
Net income/(expenditure) 26,164 - 26,164 (7,660)
Financial · Trend statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 21
The association's total expenditure was £185,931 in 2025 and £196,042 in 2024.
Total expenditure 185,931 - 185,931 196,042
Financial · Trend statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 21
The association's expenditure on charitable activities totalled £120,737 in both 2025 and 2024.
Total of expenditure on charitable activities 120,737 - 120,737 128,640
Financial · Trend statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 19
The association received £4,800 in furlough income in 2025.
Furlough income 4,800 4,800 -
Financial · Observational claim · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 16
The association's income from other trading activities remained stable at £19,459 in both 2025 and 2024.
19,459 19,459 15,646
Financial · Trend statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 16
The charity's unrestricted funds increased from £23,339 in 2024 to £45,503 in 2025.
Total funds carried forward 45,503 4,000 49,503 23,339
Financial · Metric statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The charity's net income increased from a loss of £7,660 in 2024 to a profit of £26,164 in 2025.
Net income/(expenditure) for the year 26,164 (7,660)
Financial · Metric statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity's total expenditure increased from £194,766 in 2024 to £185,931 in 2025.
Expenditure 184,859 194,766
Financial · Metric statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity's total income increased from £188,382 in 2024 to £212,095 in 2025.
Income 212,095 188,382
Financial · Metric statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity's financial statements were examined and found to be in compliance with the required standards.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The charity's financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Signed on behalf of the board E. Crew Trustee 31 December 2025 Shaftesbury & District Carers Association Trustees Annual Report Page 4
Governance · Procedural statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity plans to continue supporting established projects while increasing awareness for donations.
We will continue to consolidate the established projects, encouraging each enterprise to contribute financially as much as possible to the charity as a whole, but due to the nature of the client base this will always be a challenge. We will continue to increase awareness of the charity's activities in order to secure donations to support our provisions of much needed opportunities for those experiencing difficulties through mental health.
Strategic · Commitment statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The Community Front Room service started in 2020 and is well-utilised.
Community front room - The service commenced in 2020 and is well used and is fulfilling a need in the community
Service · Operational statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The Hope to Cycle project is financially successful and operates in multiple locations.
Hope to Cycle - This is financially successful, training workshops in Sherborne, Shaftesbury and a sister enterprise in Bournemouth.
Service · Operational statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The Hope to Bake workshop offers opportunities for people with various skills and operates four days a week.
Hope to Bake - A popular workshop for people with a wide variety of skills, the kitchen is still open 4 days a week.
Service · Operational statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The Hope to Grow gardening services are well-regarded and have a waiting list.
Hope to Grow - The gardening services continue to be well regarded and there is a waiting list for their services.
Service · Operational statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
Charity events and client activities generated 85% of the total income in 2025.
Charity overview, in this year, charity events and client activities produced 85% of total income, the rest was received from a variety of generous donors.
Financial · Funding statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity aims to advance education and preserve mental health for vulnerable individuals.
The main objective is to advance the education and preserve and protect the physical and mental health of vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Policy · Policy statement · From Shaftesbury and District Carers Association — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
WISH's income in the year ending March 2024 was £215,885.
Incoming Resources £215, 885
Financial · Metric statement · From Wish — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2024, page 29
WISH secured a grant of £117,500 from Trust for London’s Disability Justice Fund over three years.
Trust for London’s Disability Justice Fund: £117,500 over three years to support membership development, communications, campaigning, and co-produced Diversity and Inclusion policies
Financial · Funding statement · From Wish — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2024, page 27