The Rose Road Association
Also known as: Southampton and District Spastics Association, Rose Road
Services for young disabled people and their families including: Oaks and Acorns Residential Short breaks Service children and adultsOutreach Community ServicesActivities in schools and communityParent advice independent support information and empowerment through Family Services Specialist sensory, Hydrotherapy and Soft Play facilities.
Activities & Mission
Services for young disabled people and their families including: Oaks and Acorns Residential Short breaks Service children and adultsOutreach Community ServicesActivities in schools and communityParent advice independent support information and empowerment through Family Services Specialist sensory, Hydrotherapy and Soft Play facilities.
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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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £6,071,814 | £5,832,828 | £5,512,841 | £4,707,687 | £2,419,873 | 200 / 56 |
| 2025 | £5,076,081 | £5,281,979 | £5,017,509 | £4,468,701 | £2,040,731 | 166 / 85 |
| 2024 | £4,718,664 | £4,984,650 | £4,705,628 | £4,674,599 | £2,102,378 | 164 / 85 |
| 2023 | £5,100,957 | £4,299,689 | £4,029,195 | £4,940,585 | £2,220,082 | 149 / 20 |
| 2022 | £3,771,873 | £3,809,748 | £3,517,258 | £4,139,317 | £2,270,532 | 153 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Rose Road Association
What does The Rose Road Association do?
Services for young disabled people and their families including: Oaks and Acorns Residential Short breaks Service children and adultsOutreach Community ServicesActivities in schools and communityParent advice independent support information and empowerment through Family Services Specialist sensory, Hydrotherapy and Soft Play facilities.
How much income did The Rose Road Association report in 2026?
The Rose Road Association reported total income of £6.07m and reported expenditure of £5.83m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Rose Road Association?
The Rose Road Association has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Rose Road Association registered as a charity?
The Rose Road Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 July 1970 as charity number 276172. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs The Rose Road Association?
The Rose Road Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julie Gomer. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Rose Road Association operate?
The Rose Road Association operates across 6 areas, including Dorset, Hampshire, Poole and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Rose Road Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Rose Road Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276172.
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Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Southampton and District Spastics Association
- Rose Road
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated