Annual Report - Daddys With Angels
Registered Charity 1173978
2024/2025 1[st] October to 30[th] September inclusive
Compiled by Daniel Hill MBE CEO Daddys With Angels To be filed by 01.09.2026
Treasurer: Ms L.Scully 54 Ash Rise Kingsthorpe Northampton NN2 8SB
Objectives and Activities.............................................................................................2 Achievements and performance..................................................................................3 Financial review..........................................................................................................4 The period overview:...................................................................................................5 Financial overview......................................................................................................6
Objectives and Activities
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
To relieve the sufering and emotional distress amongst persons sufering bereavement, but not exclusively male family members following the loss of a child/children but not exclusively by providing advice, support, and information. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
What the charity does: General Charitable Purposes Education/training The Advancement of Health or Saving of Lives Disability Who the charity helps: Children/young People Elderly/old People People With Disabilities Other Charities or Voluntary Bodies Other Defned Groups The General Public/humankind How the charity helps: Provides Advocacy/advice/information Other Charitable Activities Where the charity operates: Throughout England and Wales |
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Achievements and performance
To consolidate a sustainable income stream – DWA continues to strive for self sufficiency Summary of the main We have expanded the event outreach program achievements of the charity, across the UK with particular focus on the NW of identifying the difference the England and North Wales charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its To expand membership levels by minimum 2% in beneficiaries and any wider 2024/25 actual increase 2.4 – membership increased benefits to society. by 3.4% in 2023/2024 DWA continues to reach more bereaved families each year. Promotion of good mental health and reduction in self-harm and suicidal events
| Achievements against objectives set |
Consistently maintaining the operating levels despite the cost of living crisis and energy costs afecting all public demographics Consistently beating set targets on membership and membership participation |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Income maintaining 575% since Director change in 2019 |
Financial review
| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
income levels against rising membership needs have decreased in 2024 however remains well above minimum operating thresholds |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Held funds are reserved funds for fnancing memorial gardens in Wigan Borough. |
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| Amount of reserves held | £10000 held in reseerve for creation of memorial garden in partnership with Wigan MBC |
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| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
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| Details of fund materially in defcit |
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| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a goingconcern |
None foreseen |
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Individual grant applications Website donations (Stripe) Just Giving campaigns |
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| A description of the | None at present | |
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The period overview:
The charity entered the period amidst widespread fears across the sector with gloomy economic forecasts and the cost-of-living crisis. The majority of DWA income generation is achieved by grant bids, Just Giving campaigns and website donation funding and as such we continue to offer the service levels needed to not only maintain but grow the membership levels of bereaved families we expect to achieve in the coming period
. Current membership at 1.10.25 has shown an increase of 2.4% which is 0.4% above predictions and shows the organisation reaching farther than anticipated.
Our corporate and private donations have shown a level of consistency with sums in excess of £6.5k in this reporting period.
Generous contributions of £5000 from Arch Insurance, £873 from Marstons Brewery and others from Highfield Nursey, TKO Construction and Globe Expert have maintained these levels
The DWA mobile bereavement suite also visits the events to create awareness and footfall for families and whilst the younger family members are kept active on the DWA equipment the volunteers can speak to bereaved families who may never have had the opportunity to talk about their journeys or accessed support previously.
Sadly the mobile bereavement suite is now beyond reasonable economic repair so DWA will strive to replace this year end 2026
Our continued relationship with Wigan MBC continues with further meetings with the Wigan MP’s arranged in the months following this reporting period.
Our third gala event was a roaring success back in May of this reporting period. Our commitment to raising awareness continues to encourage more participation especially from bereaved male members.
Our seamstresses continue to volunteer their time and considerable skills to make burial gowns for families with over 100 gowns being made and sent to those in need free of charge during this period. DWA will always be thankful to these ladies who give their time freely to ease the suffering of parents and families when it is most needed.
The DWA admin and graphics teams continue to display what true charity is all about helping members for free via posts, private messaging and producing graphics to commemorate the special days of the lives we celebrate and honour for all members. As we have always done, DWA remains a completely free to use service with no member of DWA being paid. It is truly one of the last 100% voluntary charities left and we are proud that it is this way.
West Lancashire Freemasons continue to support DWA and see the value in the protection of bereaved fathers as a priority rather than an afterthought. Our gratitude as always is heartfelt
Our heartfelt gratitude also extends to all our supporters and participants on both the LLHM and the Snowdon Climbs absolutely amazing commitment and passion to support DWA.
New Partnerships
DWA are happy to announce a renewal of partnerships during this reporting period. We have teamed up with Jump hosting. Jump have not only created our vision within the new website but also given us a resource and platform to advise on all matters regarding social media and web hosting.
Our second is the new partnership with Just Giving where almost 50% of our revenue was generated this year
Run For Charity (RFC) has allowed us to take advantage of ballot booking for events including the LLHM a huge financial tool for us moving forward and we would anticipate this being our preferred platform by 2030
The trustees and admin team would like to thank all parties for their help and guidance during the website transition and their ongoing support.
Financial overview
Current Balances show a slight increase year on year which as a charity in a competitive sector is a sign of strict budget controls and P&L controls.
| Opening Balance 1.10.2024 | £61787.84 |
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| Closing Balance 30.9.2025 | £64217.48 |
This was achieved despite the call down of £7K to Wigan MBC for thew formation of a memorial garden from our reserved fund levels.
Income is taken directly from the CAF Bank statements which are available for inspection on request
Income is broken down as follows:
| Income is broken down as follows: | |
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| Just Giving Campaigns | 8791.43 |
| Stripe / website | 1503.74 |
| Corporate / private | 6710.52 |
Expense taken directly from the CAF Bank statements which are available for inspection on request
| Run For Charity fees | 1500.00 |
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| Wigan MBC Garden (reserved) | 7000.00 |
| Fuel/postage/admin | 579.25 |
| Jump (IT) fees | 1251.60 |
| BSY Courses | 240.00 |
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| Mountain Guide | 350.00 |
| Van Wrap | 1950.00 |
| Merchandise | 3000.00 |
| Operating fees: | |
| Bank Charges | 180.00 |
| Just Giving fees | 216.00 |
| WIX hosting | 259.20 |
| Zoom charges | 155.88 |