Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 01 2023 To 31 12 2023
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name The Adrian Derbyshire Foundation
Other names charity is known by ADF
Registered charity number (if any) 1182310
Charity's principal address
72 Leicester Street Warrington Cheshire Postcode WA5 1TA
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or body) Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee (if year any) Primary Contact/ CEO 2019 1[Adrian Derbyshire] & Founder
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year Gary Skentelbery 2019 Diane Cameron 21[st] January 2022
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
CIO
Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Foundation How the charity is constituted
- (eg. trust, association, company)
Appointed by the CEO Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
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Section C Objectives and activities
The Foundation's Mission is to raise awareness, educational materials and to provide support for those who have been victims of Stigma, Bullying and/or Hate Crime. By raising awareness and providing education including (but not limited to) the subjects of Self, Harm, Discrimination, Bullying and Hate Crime, Mental Health, Addictions and the importance of Healthy Eating, Sport and Exercise.
We aim to
Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document
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Create a viable Charity Incorporated Corporation
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Continue Community outreach
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Provide educational materials for school to spread the message
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Develop a holistic approach, offering training, advice and support To work with the government and Ofsted to ensure hate crime, bullying and stigma become part of the school curriculum and schools ate inspected in this area
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To establish the organisation and increase client base, building a good reputation as a reliable, supportive, charity suppling pr-bono counselling, support, assistance, and a positive working environment.
Due to Covid and Government Guidelines we were unable to attend schools, colleges, universities, after school programs, youth clubs and community events as we normally would and therefore adapted the service provided using online services
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Increased one-on-one Counselling via Zoom
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Continued to provide Advice and Support via Zoom Held Zoom calls with volunteers and Trustees Zoom online mentoring, helping with anxiety and mental health issues
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
- Highlighted our campaigns #INSPIREBELIEVESUCCEED & #SASSY (Support Against Self-Harm & Suicide in Youth) through social media
It is our intention to resume of full scop of activities and events as soon as it is deemed safe to
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Organise community outreach programs
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Commence in person visits to schools etc Children, Young Adults and Adults spoken to through online platforms reached 20,000
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
From January 2020 we adapted the services provided to online services, using zoom and other online platforms to continue raising awareness and providing vital support. We saw a rise due to the COVID pandemic on effects of mental health however we are proud to announce the delivery of support services continued to be a lifeline for young people and adults across the globe.
Section E Financial review
No formal policy
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
- the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
We as a charity have not recovered financially or had the opportunity to engage the public since Covid-19 pandemic.
I even though it’s over the pandemic is still affecting our fundraising targets and efforts to visit schools.
We plan to continue our fundraising efforts as soon as it is safe to do so
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how expenditure has We still have: supported the key objectives Adrian Derbyshire of the charity; Gary Skentelbery Diane Cameron
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investment policy and objectives including any As associations and trustees. ethical investment policy adopted.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Adrian Derbyshire Full name(s) Adrian Derbyshire Position (eg Secretary, Chair/CEO Chair, etc) Date 31.12.2023
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