## **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: 

- Managed  accommodation  for  small  groups  of  young  adults  with autism and/or learning disabilities 

- Access to fulfilling and meaningful local employment 

- 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|
|---|---|---|
|Robin Gisby|appointed 26 April 2017<br>Treasurer||
|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]