Dads Unlimited
Analysis
Dads Unlimited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Smeeth. It was registered in September 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2024, Dads Unlimited reported income of £856k and spending of £565k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2024, income grew from £148k to £856k (+478%), an average of +80% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 137%. Over the whole period it spent 75% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Dads Unlimited sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Eurovangelism (£855k), Brian Murtagh Charitable Trust (£856k) and The British Dermatological Nursing Group (£855k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £61k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 16 people.
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 0.4%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
We support dads across the UK to help them improve their co-parenting relationships after parental separation, and seek help for their mental health. The issues we support are suicidal ideation/self-harm, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, loneliness and isolation.We work hard to reduce male suicide; help male victims of domestic abuse, reduce parental conflict, and improve co-parenting.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Eurovangelism | Bristol | £855k |
| Brian Murtagh Charitable Trust | Cornwall | £856k |
| The British Dermatological Nursing Group | London | £855k |
| Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge Limited | Northampton | £856k |