# FAMILIES 1ST 4 ADDITIONAL NEEDS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1181255
- **Other names:** F.A.N.S
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 19, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1181255


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 1, Windsor House, Brunswick Industrial Estate, Brunswick Village, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
- **Postcode:** NE13 7BA
- **Phone:** 07912581204
- **Email:** Support@families1st.uk
- **Website:** www.families1st4additionalneeds.org



## Activities

**Objects:** The objects of the are CIO for the public benefit:1) To relieve the needs of people who are on the autistic spectrum or affected by other neurological additional needs, their families/carers living within Newcastle and the proposed North of Tyne devolution area in the city of Newcastle, South Northumberland, Gateshead, Durham, and South Tyneside area by: ? providing support, education and practical advice and recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life and which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities;? advancing the education of the public on autism awareness and other neurological additional needs2) To prevent and relieve poverty to people who are on the autistic spectrum or affected by other neurological additional needs, their families/carers living within Newcastle and the proposed North of Tyne devolution area in the city of Newcastle, South Northumberland, Gateshead, Durham and South Tyneside area by providing: items of donated, cleaned clothing, furniture and household goods, food parcels, 1 to 1 assistance including advocacy and signposting services to individuals and families in need and to assist and work alongside in partnership with other charities, or organisations to work together to prevent or relieve poverty.  We will achieve these objectives on an exclusively charitable basis.

**Activities:** Support & Advice for families with an Additional, & or neurological needs. Promote & advocate for  inclusion in external activities and confidence to for growth and co production with all services.Reduce poverty in a multibank format for all & increase wellness & in life. support individuals with mental health and pre diagnosis in ASD conditions. Encourage volunteer & work opportunities for all




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Durham
- Gateshead
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- Sunderland



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 10, 2025 | £69103 | £57412 | — | — |
| Feb. 10, 2024 | £31365 | £32398 | — | — |
| Feb. 10, 2023 | £22831 | £24545 | — | — |
| Feb. 10, 2022 | £35780 | £44896 | — | — |
| Feb. 10, 2021 | £43000 | £34000 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **AMANDA BOYCE** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 20, 2018
- Elizabeth Carol wright — appointed Oct. 23, 2025
- Paula howd — appointed Feb. 16, 2024
- SARAH ROBINSON — appointed Dec. 20, 2018
- wilson richard — appointed Nov. 9, 2022