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Suite 2, 5 Pennine Way, Peterborough, CAMBS. PE4 7TA Contact Centre: [phone] | Fax: [phone] [e-mail] | www.adcouncil.org.uk

Assistance Dog Council (ADC)

Annual Report 2023-2024

Chairperson’s Introduction

Over this last year, although work has been slow, we have been able to still bring the community a little closer together. We have started working closer with other charities and have brought in a new trustee to help oversee our operations. Whilst the work has been slow, we have started working on a custom-made portal that will help bring all our case work, and membership queries into one place.

Mission and Objectives

• Mission Statement : “To bring Equality to ALL Assistance Dog Users throughout the UK.”

• Objectives :

• Provide advice and support to assistance dog handlers through publications and volunteers.

• Liaise between service providers and handlers during disputes.

• Educate service providers on their responsibilities regarding assistance dogs.

• Conduct checks to confirm compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

• Educate handlers on animal welfare.

Achievements and Activities

Key Highlights:

• Support Services : Provided advice and publications to over 75 assistance dog handlers.

• Education and Outreach : Although no training programs have been delivered over the past

• year, we have aided 23 businesses with adjusting their policies in line with the Equality Act 2010.

• Dispute Resolution : Assisted 25 handlers in resolving service access disputes.

• Community Engagement : Expanded our online presence, reaching an audience of

• approximately 4,000.

Charity Number: 1187252

Suite 2, 5 Pennine Way, Peterborough, CAMBS. PE4 7TA Contact Centre: [phone] | Fax: [phone] [e-mail] | www.adcouncil.org.uk

Financial Review

Income:

• Donations: £1500

• Other: £550

Expenditures:

1. Postage : £52.45

2. Social Media & Digital Creation : £1000

3. IT Services & Equipment : £670

Summary:

• Closing Balance (2022-2023): £(21.55)*

• Total Income (2022-2023): £2,050

• Total Expenditure (2022-2023): £1,859

• Closing Balance (2022-2023): £115

The small deficit was addressed through strategic fundraising and cost management in the coming year.

Governance and Structure

• The ADC operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

• Trustees oversee strategic planning and governance, ensuring compliance with the Charities

• Act 2011.

• Virtual and in-person meetings have been held regularly to align activities with our objectives.

Future Plans

• Expand educational programs for assistance dog handlers and service providers.

• Strengthen fundraising initiatives to cover operational costs and support new projects.

• Improve IT systems for more effective service delivery, and to enable more features to be

• delivered to our beneficiaries.

Charity Number: 1187252

Suite 2, 5 Pennine Way, Peterborough, CAMBS. PE4 7TA Contact Centre: [phone] | Fax: [phone] [e-mail] | www.adcouncil.org.uk

Acknowledgments

Gratitude is extended to:

• Our dedicated volunteers and trustees.

• Donors and supporters whose generosity makes our work possible.

• Partnerships with businesses listed on our website as supporters.

Signed on behalf of the trustees, [Signed Electronically]

Daniel Johnson-Morris Chair of Trustees & Chief Executive Officer

Charity Number: 1187252