Third sector update – December 2011

Alternative Futures recorded returns of £74.2m for the year ended 31 March 2011, an increase of 37% on the previous year’s turnover of £54.2m. The learning disability and mental health provider carried forward £34.6m of funds compared to £19.5m in 2010. The vast majority of its revenues (£45.8m) came from its 237 supported living schemes which provide 24-hour support to people with learning disabilities or mental health needs. It also operates 10 adult care homes, two of which offer nursing, and seven independent hospitals, caring for 104 people.