ALL THE OTHER LUCYS ANNUAL RETURN to 31 December 2021.
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 early adulthood and perhaps initial work experience.
For many that provision then falls away 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 previously 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 2021
Having been established shortly before the start of Covid 19 pandemic ATOL has emerged in in good shape. The operation at Fairport House is working well. The tenants are content and secure and the quality of support has been recognised by others.
Once again the Trustees are particularly grateful for the hard work of Steve Dawson, General Manager, and his excellent team of support staff.
During the year the level of activities was expanded in preparation for the next stage of ATOL’s development. This will include CQC Registration and providing support for more tenants by taking on a second property.
4. Financial Performance
ATOL started the year with a balance of £41,152. The financial performance compared with the previous year is set out below.
The variances in Care and Other costs are largely due to timing differences and some changes in activity during Covid. The financial statements are being recast for 2022 to reflect the expanded operation.
A cashflow statement is at attachment 1.
5. Current position
ATOL is now ready to develop its operating model further in the Yeovil area. It may add a further tenant to the current house while also securing a further property for three to four tenants.
To help support these further developments the Trustees have been delighted to welcome Dave Sweet as an additional Trustee as he has a wealth of relevant experience.
Robin Gisby Treasurer 15.10.22
Attachment 1
ALL THE OTHER LUCYS
Cashflow statement for the year to 31.12.21.