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← Diverse UK

2023-12-31-accounts

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01 January 2023 Period start date To December 2023 Period end date

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Charity name: Diverse UK

Charity registration number: 1170255

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 The object of the CIO:
The promotion of social inclusion
among autistic adults in the South West
of England.
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.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 Provision of activities aimed at
improving confidence, employment and
making friendships, for example
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Writing group
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cinema group
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club night
-
arts and crafts activities
-
festivals and public events
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The promotion of social inclusion for
the public benefit of autistic adults is
achieved with the activities we provide.
Activities are available to all autistic and
neurodivergent adults in the Bristol and
south west area regardless of
background or religion

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We had over 40 volunteers this year
involved with activities such as social
groups, admin functions and public
events/festivals

Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 The main activities of the charity were to
generate funds and to provide
activities/social groups.
The activities/social groups about for
and by autistic people to develop
friendships, social confidence,
employment and positive mental health
using their interests. The aim is to
reduce social isolation, so autistic and
neurodivergent people feel a better
sense of connection and relationship
with others.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:


Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
This year the charity aimed to deliver its
objectives within its National Lottery,
Tackling Inequalities Funding and other
sources. This was to increase the
number, type and reach of its social
activities.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 The Charity has achieved the objectives
set for the year.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Income for the period was £122,883
Spend for theperiod was £97,580
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Reserves are held to ensure that the
charity can discharge its responsibilities
in respect of grant funded projects.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £71,934
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 n/a
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 No funds were in deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 The Lottery and Tackling Inequality
Grants provides certainty for the Charity
for the coming year
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 National Lottery
Large public event
Grant funding, inc 20k from Bristol CC
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Fundraising shortfall
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

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

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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
charity works		 Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Diverse UK
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

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Andrew Gordon
Powell		 Trustee Trustee since 2016 Trustees appointed by Board
Eleanore May
Parkinson		 Trustee 1stof January 2024
Kay Alison
Robertson		 Trustee
Joanne Clough Trustee 1stof January2024
Frances
McCloskey		 Trustee Resigned 1stNov 2023

– 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 £3000. 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

Signature(s) Full name(s) Kay Robertson

Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc)

Date 12.10.2024

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Diverse UK 1170255 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 1-Jan-23 31-Dec-23 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donation
3,213
Grant
-
Fundraising
-
Festivals Income
71,370
-
-
-
-
74,583
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 74,583
A3 Payments
FundraisingCosts
-
Salary
-
ER NI
-
Pension
-
Payroll & HR service & recruit costs
42
Sessional wages
2,704
DBS checks
-
Travel expenses
427
Trainingcosts
-
Mobile Phone
-
Blank
-
Subsistence
182
Refreshments
109
Stationery
286
Website costs
-
IT costs
-
Office Costs
-
Venue & Equipment Hire
1,620
Awareness/Marketing
69
Evaluation
-
ConsultancyFees
23
Festivals Costs
34,699
Festival wages
17,071
Festivals
3,313
Sessional Expenses
-
Insurance
- 572
Diverse Co-ordination
-
Refund
-
Sundry
180
-
Sub total 60,153
-
-
Unrestricted
funds
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)		 to the nearest £
800
47,500
-
-
-
-
-
-
48,300
-
-
-
48,300
-
14,948
774
731
492
9,937
240
441
93
-
-
1,284
526
80
95
-
-
3,667
940
-
3,000
-
-
-
-
179
-
-
-
-
37,427
-
-
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
4,013
47,500
-
71,370
-
-
-
-
122,883
-
-
-
122,883
-
14,948
774
731
534
12,641
240
868
93
-
-
1,466
635
366
95
-
-
5,287
1,009
-
3,023
34,699
17,071
3,313
-
- 393
-
-
180
97,580
-
-		 Last year
to the nearest £
-
27,603
2,176
2,300
-
-
-
-
32,079
-
-
32,079
-
18,455
-
337
448
13,107
174
1,669
37
-
-
592
416
781
714
117
142
6,170
2,183
-
3,000
-
-
-
-
380
-
-
126
48,848
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 60,153 37,427 - 97,580 48,848
Net of receipts/(payments) 14,430 10,873 - 25,303 - 16,769
A5 Transfers between funds
-		 - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end
6,870		 39,761 - 46,631 63,400
Cash funds this year end 21,300 50,634 - 71,934 46,631

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Details
Current Account
Details
Details
Details
IT Equipment
Sensory Equipment
Fetsival Equipment
Details
Signature
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 to nearest £
to nearest £
21,300
50,634
-
-
-
-
21,300
50,634
OK
OK
to nearest £
to nearest £
-
-
Cost (optional)
-
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Andrew Gordon Powell
Eleanore May Parkinson
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Fund to which
asset belongs
Fund to which
asset belongs
Restricted Lottery
Fund
Restricted Lottery
Fund
Restricted Lottery
Fund
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)		 to nearest £
Endowment
funds
-
-
-
-
OK
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
-
Current value
(optional)
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Andrew Gordon Powell 23-Oct-24
Eleanore May Parkinson 23-Oct-24
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/
members of
Diverse UK
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2023
Charity no
(if any)
1170255
Set out on page
1-2
Responsibilities and
basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022.
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”).		 Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/
members of
Diverse UK
On accounts for the year
ended
31 December 2023
Charity no
(if any)
1170255
Set out on page
1-2
Responsibilities and
basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022.
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”).		 Independent examiner's report on the
accounts		 Independent examiner's report on the
accounts		 Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Diverse UK
31 December 2023 Charity no
(if any)		 1170255
1-2
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2022.
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.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement 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:

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.

Signed:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
Address:		 21/10/24
Emma Hounsome
ACA (ICAEW no. 3217917)
Sunnycroft, Farmhill Lane

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Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4BS

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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