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Annual Report

2024 - 2025

Chairs Report

It is always exciting to present the annual report, Over the last year, we have been working on Building stronger connections with the disabled communities, responding to societal changes, and supporting inclusivity and diversity.

By building stronger connections with communities, responding to societal changes, and supporting inclusivity and diversity, we can positively impact the world. I look forward to working with every one of you make a difference in our communities.

I want to end with words from Rodgers and Hammerstein

Climb ev’ry mountain, Ford ev’ry stream, Follow ev’ry rainbow Till you find your dream.

A dream that will need all the love you can give Ev’ry day of your life for as long as you live.

I want to thank all our staff, trustees, volunteers, funders and critical members, who inspire me daily. Thank you.

DAG has helped me with my benefits, I was stuck as the process was so confusing and DAG guided me though the process which I wouldn’t have been able to do with them

Feedback Form

DAG helped me with forms and helped me fill them in. The group is a credit to Scarborough in all they do and the amount of support they offer is great to the wider community Feedback Form

DAG Service

Scarborough and District Disablement Action Group seeks to fulfil its mission statement by providing assistance to secure comprehensive and up to date disability information.

This is achieved through:

00 The group’s helpline Publications

0 Sharing information 0 Representation at a local level

The group’s services help to improve the quality of people’s lives by:

Alleviating poverty

Enhancing social interaction

Improving health, well-being and quality of life

Promoting choice, independence and equality of access to services

Promoting the views and opinions of disabled people

0 Ensuring that disabled people have an effective voice in local and national decision making

Communicating a positive image and perception of disabled people

Managers Report

The Governmental plans to carry out a large-scale transformation of disability benefits have not yet taken place as threatened, although such changes are still very much a possibility. It looks likely that these changes will mean that not only will qualification for such benefits be more difficult, but also that many disabled people throughout the country who are currently receiving benefits may find their level of benefit reduced or stopped altogether. If, and when, this takes place, then the need for DAG’s disability benefit service will be even greater. At present, anticipation of the predicted changes has caused widespread anxiety among many disabled people and although the group cannot make things disappear, we do guarantee our full support.

Throughout the past twelve months our advice team has been kept at full stretch by requests for support with Personal Independence Payment (PIP) which once again dominates the group’s workload and also by requests for help from those on income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) with their enforced “migration” to Universal Credit. DWP aims to have completed this procedure by early next year. However, once an individual’s UC claim has gone through successfully, we are frequently called upon to help with queries about levels of payment, qualification for limited work capacity and in some circumstances, to help callers manage their on-line account.

Increasingly claims for disability benefits, as well as for blue badges and bus passes, need to be made on-line. This has placed even greater pressure on individuals who may not be confident with the internet or may not even have internet access. The group, therefore, has had to ensure that its skills set is such that it can supply appropriate and timely support in these situations. DAG has many years experience in delivering comprehensive welfare

benefit assistance and vitally it ensures that the advice it provides is always of the minute and geared to maximising successful outcomes.

The group is user-led and its service is delivered by a team with lived experience of the key issues of disability, including direct knowledge of disability benefits and other services. DAG uses its specialist knowledge, experience and understanding to reach out to sectors of the local community who may experience difficulties accessing relevant entitlements, including welfare benefits, because of disability, as well as because of cultural or ethnic alienation in addition to being disabled.

Our support always seeks to ensure a much smoother, better informed and ultimately successful passage through the benefit system for our service users, as well as to provide an increased awareness of and access to other services for disabled people. Furthermore, through its popular Treats project, the group offers the opportunity for many local disabled people to overcome social isolation and pursue personal development by participating in a variety of leisure activities in a friendly and supportive environment.

In this way, DAG continues to occupy a unique and vital role in the local community at a time when disabled people throughout the nation feel increasingly dislocated from avenues to social inclusion. The group is widely perceived as a local champion of disability and is indeed unshaken its expressed aim of seeking to empower the disabled people by the provision of services that are geared to helping this sector of the community achieve social justice and parity.

I would like to close by offering a big thank you to our staff and volunteers who continue to show such skill, dedication and empathy by providing vital help and support to all those who seek DAG’s support.

Tim Vasey Manager

Treats Report

TREATS during 2025 followed a varied and entertaining list of activities, including art,dancing, painting,stressbusters. Jesmonite stone workshops, trips to the theatre and local nature reserves.

All activities were well supported and the variety presented high levels of commitment and enjoyment in the process.

DAG Treats has grown into a respected and reliable process which has continued to provide leisure activities for its membership. These have proven to be popular, worthwhile, educational and providing opportunities for members to meet and develop together.

A sign of the level of appeal of our Treats has been shown on those occasions when other groups have taken part and thoroughly enjoyed the session -actively requesting inclusion in later events.

Mark Smith

"Treats is great and I love the variety of treats”

‘Its great to meet up with others and talk they are great afternoons”

‘I like the days out such as Bird Gardens and the Theatre”

Support DAG

Donate

We rely on donations and grants from individuals and businesses.

Your contribution can make all the difference.

To make a donation visit DAG website

Fundraise

There are so many ways you can help!

Become a member

Membership Costs £10 with lots of DAG goodies

Volunteer

Together we can make a real difference

Achievements and Purpose:

Over a twelve month period we provided over 1,140 individual appointments to people with a range of disabilities who were seeking assistance when making a claim for Benefits. We also supported 73 people at tribunal hearings considering an appeal against a decision regarding a claim for Benefits. This assistance is free of charge.

We arrange social and leisure activities every week, these activities have included art, craft, assisted cycling, outings, singing, stressbusters yoga, theatre trips, These activities are free of charge.

Public Benefit Statement:

The Trustees have considered the guidance on public benefit when planning our activities. We seek to provide accurate and up to date information and advice for disabled people living in the area of Scarborough and District.

Reserves Policy:

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.

Our Funders

Community First

Awards for All

Sport England

Donations and online Local Giving

Reaching Communities Lottery

Woodsmith Foundation

Filey Bay Today

Easy Street (Cricket Club Fundraiser)

SRCC

Thank you

The Board would like to thank all staff for their excellent work, commitment to Scarborough DAG and contributions to vibrant and crucial services. They also thank our volunteers who, too, make outstanding contributions to our organisation. Without them, we could not deliver our services.

We also thank our funders and sponsors for continuous funding as well as all our members, well-wishers and critical friends who continue to inspire us to make a difference in our communities and demonstrate.

Lastly, we would like to Richard, our IT support who have supported us with our IT and computer issues.

DAG Admin

Trustees

Ian Whitfield (Chair) Holly Bennett Paul Marr Phil Mort Jude Wrightson Shirley Lees Porrit Karon Wallis Caroline Hill Andrew Worrall (Vice Chair)

Charity Number

703172

Bankers

Lloyds Bank PLC 120 Levisham High Street Lewisham London SE13 GJQ

Staff

Tim Vasey - Manager Mark Smith – Treats Coordinaror Becky Cockerill - Benefits Advisor

Volunteers

Holly Bennett Wanda Maciusko Ian Whitfield Mark Sayers Mark Smith Jason Jellie Pam Featherstone Paul Gaskin Vince Carroll Sally Woodhead Dave Biggins Sue Blades

Independent Examiner Ashby Berry Coulsons

as} FOR ENGLAND AND WALES 703172 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/04/2024 To 31/03/2025 from Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds Total funds Last year ie— to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A‘ Receipts 5,679A 282] [53,841[at| aSyOO (Os ( ee e e | ees|Ses ee e Ee |eee aSub total (Gross incomei for SOOQia (Usaoe ( AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). a Sub total| | A3 Payments TravelRent, Rates Expenses and Hire of RoomsSSSCdTCSCC‘“‘“‘CSCCRddTCSOC[ia | | TC| «08[92,092| [AT insurance 090 | Postage,FTelephoneStationaery&intemet& OfficeEms|| =aCO| ||_SSSSC«RB| Ef «26 TL-3| SubscriptionSessionCostsAccountancy &Licences&Payrolfees S|(ef SSCS |B TOLd BY |[8180 || LocalGiving Costs——SSSSCSC~C~—~‘iSC“‘C‘CS;SCSC~'SCTSTTTCTCSCSC~dSYTSTTTTSC™C~—~Y id|STTCTCTC~di YT[[CCC][ Ce] [Earier years cheques wrttenback_[-saat[SSS] TCC CYC Sub total|—864] [95a] [E6622] | 81,533 | A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) | | | Sub total|— | Net of[receipts(payments)] 5,297 15,451)[ «| 20,748} | - 7,471 AsTransfersbetweenfunds [| || dT A6 Cash funds last year end 10,680 24,058; _-| 34,738 ||42,209) Cash funds this year end 15,977 39,509) |4 55,486 34,738

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

13/01/2026

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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

13/01/2026

Scarborough & District Disablement Action Group Charity number: 703172 Period ended 31 March 2025

Notes

Comparative amounts have been restated in line with cash basis and excluding b/f and c/f prepayments and creditors.

2. Staff Costs	_	2025	2024
Employment costs
Wages& salaries		37,306	37,116
The average monthly number ofemployees
Administration & management		3	3
No employee earned more than £40,000 perannum.
3. Funds
	Balance at	Receipts	Payments	Balance at
	01/04/2024			31/03/2025
Lottery Funds	18,241	48,152	-49,478	16,915
OtherTreat Funds	5,817	23,257	-£6,480	22,594
Total restricted funds	Se 24,058 71,409 -55,958 39,509
Unrestricted funds	eee eee 10,680 5,961 -664 15,977 ee
Total funds	re ————— 34,738 77,370 -56,622 55,486 SNeEE

ys CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

: Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A

Independent Examiner’s Report

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Charity Name
Scarborough & District Disablement Action Group
On accounts for the year | 31 March 2025 Charity no | 703172
ended (if any)
Set out on pages | 1-2
(ramembar to include the page numbers of additional sheeiz)
| report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025.
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Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent | have completed my examination. | confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (etherthanthat-disclesed-belew—) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

e accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or

e the accounts do not accord with the accounting records

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

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Signed: LI FeP an Date: | 19/01/2026 }
Relevant professional | FCCA
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address: | Ashby Berry Coulsons
2 Belgrave Crescent, Scarborough, .
North Yorkshire YO11 1UB
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IER

October 2018

Section B

Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose.

IER