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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

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