New Opportunities For Community And Support (Nocs)
New Opportunities For Community And Support Nocs
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1174878
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Sept. 28, 2017
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- NOCS Charity
27
Salisbury Street
Blandford Forum
Dorset
Contact
- Phone
- 01258480218
- awalter@nocscharity.com
- Website
Activities
NOCS provides social support, facilities and development opportunities for people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction, particularly due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mental ill-health and rural/social isolation. People in our community form lasting friendships, gain self-confidence and, over time, develop their skills and start to manage their anxiety.
Objects: The Promotion Of Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit Of People In Dorset Who Are Socially And Economically Excluded On Grounds Of Their Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Including Asperger Syndrome; Or Mental Ill-Health, Who Experience High Levels Of Social Anxiety And Difficulties With Social Interaction, By Providing:structured Opportunities To Develop And Gain Social And Communication Skills Through The Medium Of Games In A Range Of Weekly Clubs Open To All. A Drop-In Centre With Facilities To Socialise And Develop Friendships, And From Which To Access Information On Local Services And Support With Job Seeking.volunteering And Employment Opportunities. Outreach Work In The Community.for The Purpose Of This Clause 'Socially Excluded' Means Being Excluded From Society, Or Parts Of Society, Including Access To Employment, As A Result Of Disability (Autism Spectrum Condition) Or Mental Ill-Health.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- What
- Disability
- Who
- People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Local Authority
- Dorset
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | £56,798 | £45,089 |
| March 28, 2024 | £41,279 | £45,393 |
| March 28, 2023 | £34,212 | £42,320 |
| March 28, 2022 | £26,304 | £38,779 |
| March 28, 2021 | £55,862 | £32,361 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Neil Stuart Kernon (Chair) | April 23, 2019 |
| Anna Marie Walter | Feb. 20, 2025 |
| Byron Quayle | April 23, 2019 |
| James Jeffrey Drew | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Kieanna Thysheem Nelson | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Sharon Cripps | April 23, 2019 |