ALL THE OTHER LUCYS ANNUAL RETURN to 31 December 2020.
1. Background
All the Other Lucys (ATOL) was set up in 2017 to help address what happens to the increasing number of children that are diagnosed somewhere on the Autistic spectrum each year. They are usually provided with some form of care and schooling during their early years through to adulthood and perhaps initial work experience.
For many that provision falls away as they reach adulthood - at a time in their lives when they might be a small step from reaching a sustainable level of independence and self-sufficiency. They may have to give up any thought of even limited employment or living on their own. As a result perhaps as many as 80% of adults with Autism are not in the workforce. But it has been estimated that more than one-in-five would find a far greater level of self-actualisation with a job and the sense of usefulness that an occupation provides.
To meet this demand ATOL was set up to provide:
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Managed accommodation for small groups of young adults with autism and/or learning disabilities
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Access to fulfilling and meaningful local employment
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24/7 care and supervision
Four to five young adults would be offered accommodation, care and support in a house provided by ATOL who would also make arrangements for suitable local employment. A number of houses would then be developed with central support provided to the network.
While ATOL may provide advice and guidance on funding, the residents would be expected to secure their own Benefits provision themselves and otherwise provide their own funds. It was expected that each house would
become self-financing from funds provided by the residents and would make a contribution to the costs of the small central management and support network.
2. Trustees
The following served as Trustees during the year:
| Bridget Wood | appointed 26 April 2017 | Chairman |
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| Robin Gisby | appointed 26 April 2017 Treasurer |
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| Sarah Speake | appointed 27 Nov 2017 | |
| Mel Eggleton | appointed 27thFeb 2019 | Secretary |
| Jo Adams | appointed 4thJune 2019 |
The Trustees have noted that both Bridget Wood and Jo Adams are each a parent of a beneficiary of ATOL and that they would keep under review any potential Conflict of Interest.
3. Developments during the period to 31 December 2020
Following its start up in 2019 ATOL moved to a steady operation as it continued its activities in Yeovil to support the three residents at Fairport House. It has been able to confirm that its funding model works both for this first location and as a basis for further expansion.
The Trustees are particularly grateful for the efforts of Steve Dawson, General Manager, and the support staff in dealing with the additional impact of Covid which presented significant extra challenges. The right protocols were put in place and the risks managed during the various stages of the lockdowns during the year.
ATOL was also able to confirm that its operating model should enable it to expand to another location. It did not require any further donations. Income for Care and Accommodation settled down at around £!4k and £2.3k a month respectively. After meeting the costs of the residents there was a sufficient surplus to meet the central costs of the General Manager who in more normal times would now have the capacity to take on a further property. However given the continuing impact of Covid it was decided to delay any further expansion.
4. Financial Performance
ATOL started the year with a balance of £32,905. The net income from Care was £20,844 and Accommodation was £8,024. Other costs, net of some small items of income, were £20,620. There was no income from
Donations (2019: £13,716). Capital expenditure was £1,190 (2019: £4,332). The bank balance at 31 December 2020 was £41,152. A cashflow statement is at attachment 1.
5. Current position
ATOL is performing well despite the very difficult circumstances created by the continuation of Covid in to 2020. It is now preparing for further expansion. As with the first house this will be funded by a mix of current reserves, further donations and the income from residents. A website has been prepared to support the marketing of a further location - https://www.alltheotherlucys.org/ . A decision to expand will be taken in due course when the Covid situation improves.
Robin Gisby Treasurer 14.11.21
Attachment 1
ALL THE OTHER LUCYS
Cashflow statement for the year to 31.12.20.
Attachment 2 Imarketing material]