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2025-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 31 March 2025

1. Reference and Administrative Details

Charity name: Diathlete Registered charity number: 1190263 Country of registration: England and Wales

Governing document:

Diathlete is governed by its Constitution and is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

Trustees:

The trustees who served during the year were responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity.

2. Opening Statement

This year, despite a slightly lower income than the previous year, Diathlete has grown as a CIO in its ability to reach and empower people living with Type 1 diabetes across the UK by improving confidence, wellbeing, and knowledge through innovative learning, online engagement and peer support.

Our trustees guide and oversee all activities, working closely with volunteers, local NHS diabetes teams, and community partners to make sure our programmes are effective, inclusive, and deliver real public benefit within the diabetes community. From workshops to online resources, every initiative has aimed to make day-to-day life with Type 1 diabetes easier, more informed, and better supported.

3. Review of Activities and Achievements (2024–2025)

The year ended 31 March 2025 was a highly active and successful year for Diathlete, with significant growth in programme delivery, geographic reach in the UK and community engagement.

Camp Phoenix – Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing

In July 2024, Diathlete delivered “ Camp Phoenix ,” a residential mental health and wellbeing camp for adults living with Type 1 diabetes.

Camp Phoenix was designed to address a recognised gap in diabetes care, where adults often receive limited support to manage the psychological and emotional demands of living with Type 1 diabetes.

The programme combined:

Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive , with attendees reporting reduced isolation, improved confidence and a strong desire for similar opportunities in the future. Trustees believe Camp Phoenix delivered substantial public benefit and demonstrated a clear unmet need for adult-focused mental health support in diabetes care.

T1D Festival – Community Engagement and Empowerment

In October 2024, Diathlete hosted the T1D Festival at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge , welcoming people of all ages living with or affected by Type 1 diabetes, including caregivers and families.

The festival included:

The event created a vibrant, inclusive environment where education and community connection were delivered in an engaging and accessible way.

Diathlete Days – Game-Based Learning Workshops

Throughout the year, Diathlete delivered Diathlete Day workshops using game-based learning techniques to educate and empower young people living with Type 1 diabetes.

Workshops were delivered in collaboration with NHS diabetes teams and reached:

These sessions supported learning through play, collaboration and problem-solving, helping young people build confidence in diabetes management while fostering positive peer connections.

Education, Research and Sector Leadership

Diathlete actively contributed to wider learning and best practice in diabetes care during the year.

Trustees and team members:

These activities supported the charity’s commitment to evidence-informed practice and knowledge sharing.

During the year, Diathlete also began the development and illustration of a practical guide to game-based learning in diabetes care , intended for future use by NHS teams and diabetes organisations.

Community Outreach and Engagement

Additional activities during the year included:

4. Financial Review

Income

Total income for the year was £20,315.90 , generated through:

Expenditure

Total expenditure for the year was £15,191.33 .

The majority of spending related directly to charitable activities, including:

The trustees are satisfied that all expenditure was appropriate, proportionate and aligned with the charity’s objectives.

Reserves and Financial Position

The charity recorded a net surplus of £5,124.57 for the year.

This surplus will be carried forward to:

5. Plans for Future Periods

In the coming year, the trustees intend to:

6. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. The trustees confirm that they have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the charity keeps adequate accounting records and safeguards its assets.

Signed on behalf of the trustees

Name: P.Chinchilla

Role: Trustee

Date: 03-02-26