## Trustees’ annual report for the period Period start date 1 6 1 0 2 0 Period end date 3 1 0 8 2 1 Charity name The Society for Neurodiversity Charity(if any) No 1 1 9 1 8 5 4 ## Objectives and Activities ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of the
charity as set out in its governing
document|Para1.17|To promote social inclusion for the public
benefit by preventing people from becoming
socially excluded, relieving the needs of those
people who are socially excluded and
assisting them to integrate into society, in
particular but not exclusively by:
1. Raising public awareness of the issues
affecting Neurodivergent people, their
parents and carers, both generally and in
relation to their social exclusion;
2. Providing workshops, forums, advocacy and
general support;
3. Providing a range of activities and
opportunities for Neurodivergent and
neurotypical
people.
For the purpose of this clause ‘socially
excluded’ means being excluded from society,
or part of society, as a result of being
Neurodivergent, and those affected by these
differences such as their parents and carers.| |Summary of the main activities
in relation to those purposes for
the public benefit, in particular,
the activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|The creation, development and administration
of the S4Nd website that has a private
members area for people to connect on-line.
Offering on-line therapeutic and creative
activities. Pilot of classes for creative writing,
Non-Violent Communication, Art Therapy, Yoga
and Tai Chi that were delivered byexperts in| October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period ||









|their field.
Online social gatherings 3 times per week –
Moots
Quiz Moot every fortnight.
1:1 individual help and support for members
with employment, DWP, housing and accessing
neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments.
Working with public sector organisations to
highlight issues that neurodivergent people
have in accessing Diagnostic assessments and
exercising their legal right to choose.| |---|---|---| |Statement confirming whether the
trustees have had regard to the
guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit|Para1.18



|With due regard to charity commission
guidance on public benefit we have reviewed
the charities activities and concluded they
were for the public benefit.| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para1.38|N/A| |Policy on social investment including
program related investment|Para1.38|N/A| |Contribution made by volunteers|Para1.38|Grant funding applications
Website creation, development and
management
Website content
Yoga Classes
Tai Chi Classes
Social Events
Resources
Research
Cashbook
Policy writing
Networking
Research and Development
Admin| |Other||| October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 3 of 9 ## Achievements and Performance ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the main achievements
of the charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s work has
made to the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider benefits
to society as a whole.|Para1.20|S4Nd won the local Breakthrough Charity of
the year 2020.
The charity has received positive feedback on
its activities, it’s ambitions and mission.
Several testimonials have been posted on
S4Nd.coms homepage online.
Feedback given by members:
Knowing that there are other people who have
gone through what I’m struggling with, and
that there was empathy and understanding of
my situation because of shared experiences.
There are so many things!
Being able to communicate with S4Nd in the
evenings and at weekends as well as weekdays
is really helpful. Also not having to speak on
the phone but instead having the option to
text/email is helpful.
Angie is well connected and has on more than
one occasion been able to put me in contact
with people from other organisations such as
Public Health England. I would never have
thought of contacting anyone there.
I’ve learnt about mine and my children’s rights
to choose where we are assessed, which has
given me the confidence to approach my GP to
request this for both of my children. Angie has
also been supporting me with this too.
Knowing that if I want to access it there is a
group I can attend online where
neurodivergent people can chat to each other
is a comfort.
Knowing there is an organisation that can
advocate for me when I can’t advocate for
myself.| Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period October 2016 4 of 9 ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Achievements against objectives set|Para1.41|We review our aims, objectives and activities
each year. This review looks at what we
achieved and the outcomes of our work in the
previous 12 months. The review looks at the
success of each key activity and the benefits
they have brought to those groups of people
we are set up to help. The review also helps us
ensure our aim, objectives and activities
remained focused on our stated purposes. We
have referred to the guidance contained in the
Charity Commission’s general guidance on
public benefit when reviewing our aim and
objectives and in planning our future activities.
In particular, the trustees consider how
planned activities will contribute to the aims
and objectives theyhave set.| |Performance of fundraising activities
against objectives set|Para1.41|N/A| |Investment performance against
objectives|Para1.41|N/A| |Other||| October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 5 of 9 ## Financial Review ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s financial
position at the end of the period|Para1.21|There is an examiners report included in the
accounts| |Statement explaining the policy for
holding reserves stating why they
are held|Para1.22|We don’t hold reserves| |Amount of reserves held|Para1.22|None| |Reasons for holding zero reserves|Para1.22|The Society for Neurodiversity is a very small
charity| |Details of fund materially in deficit|Para1.24|Funds are not in deficit.| |Explanation of any uncertainties
about the charity continuing as a
going concern|Para1.23|Competition for grant funding.
Obtaining funding has relied upon the CEO.
The CEO is autistic and has ADHD. Barriers
exist to grant funding, often grant funders do
not have accessible applications.
Ongoing development of fundraising strategy
primarily to raise unrestricted funding to build
reserves.| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising)|Para1.47|Grant Funding from:
Community Foundation for Calderdale
Two Ridings Foundation| |Investment policy and objectives
including any social investment
policy adopted|Para1.46|N/A| |A description of the principal risks
facing the charity|Para1.46|N/A| |Other||| October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 6 of 9 ## Structure, Governance and Management |Description of charity’s trusts:|SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para1.25|CIO Constitution| |How is the charity constituted?
(e.g unincorporated association, CIO)|Para1.25|CIO| |Trustee selection methods including
details of any constitutional
provisions e.g. election to post
or name of any person or body
entitled to appoint one or more
trustees|Para1.25|Invited to be a trustee based on their skills,
experience and knowledge.
Application received.
Elected by the trustees in an OGM.
Trustees appointed new charity trustees, as
additional charity trustees. A minimum of
three trustees with no maximum limit.| ## Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: ||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |Policies and procedures adopted for
the induction and training of trustees|Para1.51|N/A| |The charity’s organisational structure
and any wider network with which
the charityworks|Para1.51|N/A| |Relationship with any related parties|Para1.51|N/A| |Other||| October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 7 of 9 ## Reference and Administrative details |Charityname|The Society 4 Neurodiversity
Changed to
The Societyfor Neurodiversity| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|S4Nd| |Registered charity number|1191854| |Charity’s principal address|VAC Resource Centre
8A Hall Street
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HX1 5AY| ## Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity |Trusteename|Office (if any)|Dates acted if not for
whole year|Name of person (or
body) entitled to appoint
trustee (if any)| |---|---|---|---| |Andrew Riley|Chairperson||| |Emma Worsley|Secretary||| |Allan Howorth|||| |Alison Moreton||03/03/21 – 31/08/21|| |Sara Burge|||| |Geoff Mackridge|Treasurer|03/03/21 – 31/08/21|| |Bert Jindal||07/12/21 – 31/08/21|| |Hannah Strawbridge||07/12/21 – 31/08/21|| ||||| ||||| ||||| October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 8 of 9 ## Reference and Administrative details (cont) ## Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved. ## Director name ## Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year ## Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this N/A capacity Name and objects of the charity N/A on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe N/A custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 9 of 9 Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) ## Angie Balmer ## Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## Other optional information ## Declarations Signed Allan Howorth (Mar 6, 2023 19:21 GMT) Full Name(s) Allan Howorth Position (e.g., Secretary, Main Contact (Trustee) Chair, etc.) Date 06 March 2023 October 2016 Charity Accounts templates – Trustees’ annual report for the period 2023-03-06 ## TAR 161020-310821 - Signed Final Audit Report Created: 2023-03-06 By: Angie Balmer (angiebalmer@s4nd.org) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAzy9iZ58xQ7YyQ_1T0Gs6KrilNzxiOEgp ## "TAR 161020-310821 - Signed" History ## Document created by Angie Balmer (angiebalmer@s4nd.org) 2023-03-06 - 7:17:46 PM GMT- IP address: 77.101.36.37 ## Document emailed to angiebalmer@gmail.com for signature 2023-03-06 - 7:18:10 PM GMT ## Email viewed by angiebalmer@gmail.com 2023-03-06 - 7:20:39 PM GMT- IP address: 85.255.236.141 Signer angiebalmer@gmail.com entered name at signing as Allan Howorth 2023-03-06 - 7:21:45 PM GMT- IP address: 85.255.236.141 ## Document e-signed by Allan Howorth (angiebalmer@gmail.com) Signature Date: 2023-03-06 - 7:21:47 PM GMT - Time Source: server- IP address: 85.255.236.141 ## Agreement completed. 2023-03-06 - 7:21:47 PM GMT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS/TRUSTEES OF THE SOCIETY FOR NEURODIVERSITY CIO Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity'5 trustee5 are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in atcordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Art"). The charity's trustees consider than an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility- to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act to follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 1451Sllbl of the Act. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention 8asis of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examination was tarried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the trustees concernin8 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cèuse to believe that in. any material respect.. accounting record5 were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Geoffrey Roy Mackridge Chartered Accountant Balholm Voel Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6YW Date l F£y.¥JAIy 2¥li SOCIETY FOR NEURODIVERSITY CIO RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE PERIOD 17 ocfoBER 2020 TO 31 AUGUST 2021 RECEIPTS Surplus funds transferred from association Fundraising Grants Donations 6,848 720 5.000 425 12,993 PAYMENTS Professional fees Website costs Insurance IT costs Sundry expenses 5,741 1,440 446 156 95 7,878 SURPLUS £5,115 SOCIETY FOR NEURODIVERsirY cio STATEMENTOF FUND5 AS AT 31 AUGUST 2021 ASSET5 Cash at bank £5,115 FUNO MOVEMENT SurplLts for the period £5,115