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2020-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 January 2020 Period start date To 31 December 2020 Period end date

Charity name: Diverse UK ( Previously Bristol Asperger Social Group)

Charity registration number: 1170255

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document

Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

SORP reference Para 1.17

The objects of the CIO are to:

The promotion of social inclusion among adults with autism who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as result of the condition, in Bristol and the South West of England. Para 1.17 and 1.19 Provision of activities aimed at improving confidence and social networking - pub group - cinema group - club night - arts activities Para 1.18 The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit of adults with autism is achieved with the activities we provide. Activities are available to all adults with autism in the Bristol area regardless of background or religion

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SORP reference

Policy on grant making Para 1.38

Policy on social investment Para 1.38 including program related investment

Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers

Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

The main activities of the charity were to generate funds and to provide activities of the social group. Summary of the main achievements of the charity, The social group is about helping identifying the difference the Para 1.20 people with autism to develop social charity’s work has made to networks and self-confidence using the circumstances of its their interests. The aim is to reduce beneficiaries and any wider social isolation and make people feel a benefits to society as a better sense of connection and whole. relationship with others.

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This year the charity aimed to deliver its objectives within its Big Lottery Achievements against Funding award. This was to increase objectives set Para 1.41 the number, type and reach of its social activities. The Charity has achieved the objectives set for the year.

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41

Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41

Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the

Para 1.21 Income for the period was £69,995 Spend for the period was £34,229 Para 1.22 Reserves are held to ensure that the

policy for holding reserves stating why they are held

charity can discharge its responsibilities in respect of grant funded projects.

Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £61,621 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 n/a reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 No funds were materially in deficit deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 The Lottery Grant provides certainty uncertainties about the for the Charity for the coming year charity continuing as a going concern

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47

Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy Para 1.46 adopted

A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46

Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing Para 1.25 Constitution
document
(trust deed, royal charter)
How is the charity Para 1.25 CIO
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Apart from the first trustees, every
including details of any trustee appointed must be appointed
constitutional provisions e.g. for a term of three years, by a
election to post or name of resolution passed at a properly
any person or body entitled convened meeting of the charity
to appoint one or more trustees.
trustees In selecting individuals for
appointment as charity trustees, the
charity trustees must have regard to
the skills, knowledge and experience
needed for the effective administration

of the CIO.

Additional information (optional)

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51

The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the Para 1.51 charity works

Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51

Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Diverse UK (previously Bristol Asperger Social Group) Other name the charity uses Diverse Registered charity number 1170255 Charity’s principal address 8 Teewell Hill, Bristol, BS16 5PA

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (if
any)		 Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee(if any)
1 Andrew Gordon
Powell		 Trustee
2 Fran McCloskey Trustee
3 Kay Alison
Robertson		 Trustee
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

n/a

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

n/a

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity

Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of

Name

Address

adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Related Party Transaction During the year the charity had a contract with a Trustee, Andrew Powell. The contract is for support in building capability and delivering the services to beneficiaries. The amount paid in the year was £3,000. The terms of the contract are beneficial to the charity as they are below market rate.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report
above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees		 The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report
above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees		 The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report
above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Fran McCloskey
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)		 Trustee
Date 22.9.2021
Diverse UK 1170255
Receipts andpayments accounts CC16a
For the period
from		 01/01/2020 To 31/12/2020
Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
£
12,233
635
12,868
12,183
50
-
104
-
32
-
105
5
62
14
30
-
81
12,666
12,666
202
-
2,626
2,828		 Restricted
funds
£
57,127
-
57,127
15,046
381
692
539
67
58
58
123
83
125
45
425
127
184
277
8
3,000
325
-
21,563
21,563
35,564
-
23,229
58,793		 Endowment
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
£
69,360
635
69,995
27,229
431
692
643
67
90
58
123
-
188
130
107
425
127
198
307
8
3,000
325
-
81
34,229
34,229
35,766
-
25,855
61,621		 Last year
£
Grants 12,233 60,839
Fundraising 635 531
Total receipts
A3 Payments
61,370

Salary		 12,183 20,957
ER Pension 50 329
Payroll & HR Services Costs - 501
Sessional Expenses 104 1,424
DBS Checks - 70
Travel 32 458
Training - 737
Mobile Phone 351
Printing
Subsistence 105 193
Refreshments 5 711
Stationery 62 641
Website 103
IT 1,308
Office 14 858
Venue&Equipment hire 30 1,228
Awareness/Marketing 197
BuildingCapabilities 7,041
Insurance - 632
Diverse Co-ordination -
Sundry 81 228
**Sub total ** 12,666 37,967
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
37,967
202 35,564 - 35,766 23,403
- - - - -
2,626 23,229 - 25,855 2,452
2,828 58,793 - 61,621 25,855
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B1 Cash funds
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Current Account
Details
Details
One laptop
One Phone
One printer
One labelling machine
One monitor
Details
Website Development Costs
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
£
£
2,828
58,793
-
-
2,828
58,793
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
£
£
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Restricted
LotteryFund
-
Restricted
LotteryFund
-
Restricted
LotteryFund
-
Restricted
LotteryFund
-
Restricted
LotteryFund
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
Restricted
Quartet
5,000
Print Name
FrancesMcCloskey		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
OK
Endowmen
t funds
£
-
Current value
(optional)
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
FrancesMcCloskey 25.9.2021

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on page
Responsibilities and
basis of report
Independent
examiner's statement		 Diverse UK Diverse UK Diverse UK
31 December 2020 Charity no
(if any)		 1170255
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2020.
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011
(“the Act”).
I 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, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that
disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect:
•
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130
of the Charities Act; or
Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:

 I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date:26 September 2021		 I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date:26 September 2021
26 September 2021
Emma Hounsome
ACA (ICAEW)
11 Alstone Mews
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
GL51 8EU

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Section B Disclosure

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

Give here brief details of None. any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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