# NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT  (NOCS)

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1174878
- **Other names:** NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT  NOCS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 28, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1174878


## Contact

- **Address:** NOCS Charity, 27, Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset
- **Phone:** 01258480218
- **Email:** AWalter@nocscharity.com
- **Website:** nocscharity.com



## Activities

**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 &#x27;SOCIALLY EXCLUDED&#x27; 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.

**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.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Disability
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Dorset





## Trustees

| Name | Role | 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 |



