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Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres

Also known as: Dingley's Promise

TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) BY: PROVIDING SAFE AND STIMULATING PLAY; SUPPORTING THEIR PARENTS, AND; PROVIDING ADVICE AND TRAINING TO HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, ALL OF WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING WIDER INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN.

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Activities & Mission

TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) BY: PROVIDING SAFE AND STIMULATING PLAY; SUPPORTING THEIR PARENTS, AND; PROVIDING ADVICE AND TRAINING TO HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, ALL OF WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING WIDER INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,535,330
Latest Expenditure
£2,367,792

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £312,333
Charitable Activities £1,788,416
Other Trading £235,847
Investments £742
Other Income £197,992

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,204,881
Raising Funds £162,911
Governance £67,736
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,535,330
£2,367,792£2,204,881£385,910£385,91070 / 4
2024
£1,576,090
£1,600,827£1,480,516£218,372£22,52463 / 4
2023
£991,377
£1,020,971£928,949£243,109£243,10940 / 12
2022
£852,205
£851,879£763,599£272,703£128,20440 / 24
2021
£802,127
£749,430£664,098£272,377£116,29538 / 24

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Frequently asked questions about Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres

What does Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres do?

TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) BY: PROVIDING SAFE AND STIMULATING PLAY; SUPPORTING THEIR PARENTS, AND; PROVIDING ADVICE AND TRAINING TO HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, ALL OF WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING WIDER INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN.

How much income did Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres report in 2025?

Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres reported total income of £2.54m and reported expenditure of £2.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres registered as a charity?

Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 2010 as charity number 1137609. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres?

Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Justin Nicholas Russell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres operate?

Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres a registered charity?

Yes — Dingley Family And Specialist Early Years Centres is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137609.

Details

Address
COMMUNITY CENTRE
KENNET WALK
READING
RG1 3GD
Registration Date
26 August 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5011585
Charity Number
1137609

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Trustees

Justin Nicholas Russell Chair
Andrew Logie
Cheryl Warren
Elizabeth Charlotte Roles
Helen Elizabeth Williams
James Laidlaw
Masako Eguchi-Bacon
Sarah Clarke

Also Known As

  • Dingley's Promise

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