ADHD aware Annual Report "The peer support group has helped me to live positively with ADHD. The group helped me to understand me." Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Charity name: ADHD Aware Charity registration number: 1196688
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 The Board of Trustees would like to sincerely thank all our volunteers, partners and supporters for helping us to serve our community of adults impacted by ADHD over the last year, and for your continued support since our inception as a charity. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 2 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Summary ofthe purposes ofthe cbarlty as set out Its governlng document Summary of the main activitie5 in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Key indicators ofthe impact and need for our services during the reporting period Engagement Peer support sessions How we measure our impact io ststement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Policy on grant making Policy on social investment including program related investrnent li li li Contribution made by volunteers 12 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 13 Summary ofthe maln achlevements ofthe charlty, Identitylng the dlfference the charlty's work has made to the clrcumstances of Its beneflclarles and any wlder beneflts to soclety. 13 Addltlonal Inforniatlon Achievements against objertives set Details olactivities undertaken in this period 15 15 16 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set 17 Financial Review Accounts 6th April 2024 to 5rh April 2025 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Arnount of reserves held 18 18 25 25 Current reserves statu5 25 Details of fund materially in deficit 25 Explanation ofany uncertaintses about the charity continuing as 8 going concern 26 Regislered charity number 1196688 Page 3 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Additional Inforniation 26 The charitys principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) 26 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted 26 A description ofthe principal risks facing the charity 27 STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT 28 Type ofgoverning document 28 How is the charity constituted? Z8 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 28 Pollcles and procedures adopted for the Inductlon and tralnlng of trustees 29 The charity5 organi5ational Structure and any wider network with whlth the charlty works Relationship with any related parties 30 31 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS 32 Names ofthe Trustees who manage the charity: 32 Funds held as custodian Trustees on behalf of others 33 Names and addresses of advlsers 33 Exemptions from disclosure 33 DECLARATIONS 34 Regislered charity number 1196688 Page 4 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document ADHD Aware is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charities Commission in England and Wales number 1196688. The charitable objects of the governing document can be found on our entry in the ister of Charities, and are repeated here: "The relief of adults nationally (particularty but not exclusively in Brighton and Hove and in Sussex) who a affected with ADHD {Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), their family, friends and partners,. in particular but not exclusively by.. a) pmviding peer advice and support sewices b) raising awareness by campaigning for greater recognition of the Ghallenges for adults living with ADHD and also of their unique qualities G) developing acSsible information about diagnosis, treatment and SeiCe provision." 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. ADHD Aware is member-led and supports adults affected by ADHD. We run monthly drop-ins,. facilitated discussions- sessions for partners, parents, family, and carers,. and have continued with piloting closed support groups, bolh in-person in Brighton & Hove, as well as online across the United Kingdom. Our online support also includes emails, website, and social media. Our regular activities have included.. Direct monthly peer support services Regislered charity number 1196688 Page 5 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Producing monthly newsletters Creating videos and webinars about various groups impacted by ADHD, often in collaboration with other organisations or individuals Signposting information via email. website and social media plafforms Organisational education offering. This programme, supported by National Lottery funding, is designed both lo improve ADHD awareness across public. voluntary and private sector organisations and to generate unrestricted income to support our charitable activities Specialist peer support group programmes run by professional facilitators, e.g. our couple's programme We are primarily run by volunteers and pla a strong emphasis on equipping those volunteers with the skills, confiden, and SUPFX)rt needed lo deliver high-quality and safe services. We provide in-house training by: Offering Zoom-based training for volunteer facilitators, enabling us to expand and sustain our programme of peer supwrt sessions and ensuring facilitators are well-prepared to support members to share knowledge, information, and lived experience in a safe and structured way. Enabling ongoing training and development for volunteers through expert supervision, including supervision from professionals with specialist expertise in ADHD and neurodiversity. This helps maintain quality. consistency, and safeguarding across our services. Ensuring that our Board of Trustees maintains appropriate training and awareness, including induction Iraining, safeguarding, equality and diversity, data protection, and governance responsibilities, so Ihat the charity is well-govemed and compliant with Charity Commission guidan. Providing appropriate induction, briefing. and oversight for sessional workers and external contractors engaged on an ad hoc basis, ensuring they understand our values, safeguarding expectations, and ways of working, and that their work aligns with our charitable objectives and standards. These groups have been developed in direct response to feedback from users who sometimes require a more private and focused approach to provide real support. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 6 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Key indicators of the impact and need for our services during the reporting period Engagement During this reporting period, we ntInued to see strong demand and growth in our subscriber numbers across the board, ending the financial year with a total of 9,595 active subscribers as shown in the table below. Period Ending Total Sub$Grib•rs ADHD Adults Parents of Parents of Partnèrs Ghild Adutts PCN Mar45 9.595 3.179 950 1.018 260 Fob-25 9,357 9.127 8.817 8,580 8,305 7,908 7,323 3,018 2,848 2,637 2,475 2,283 2,185 1,761 | 1,508 1,191 992 888 646 954 253 Jan-25 801 600 889 232 D•c-24 728 534 800 218 NovQ4 678 493 733 206 616 453 667 198 S•p44 Aug-24 Jul-24 592 438 637 175 440 342 499 145 6,963 6,696 6.465 6.321 362 280 405 129 un-24 267 218 320 111 May44 203 166 240 834 156 143 205 78 The joining details for our monthly in-person and online peer support sessions are provided to our newsletter subscribers. New subscribers can add themselves lo the newsletter mailing list by clicking on the Subscribe button on Ihe ADHD Aware website and selecting which peer support sessions they are interested in hearing about. All communications are managed using the Brevo platform which enables subscribers to manage their preferences or unsubscribe, ensuring the charity can comply with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Regislered charity number 1196688 Page 7 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 During this year, our website continued to prove popular with an average of 36,500 unique visitors per month and 437,998 accumulated website visitors over the whole reporting period1 ADHD Aware is well placed on search engine results when people are looking for help and advice using ADHD-related keywords, as evidenced by around 800/0 of our website visitors landing directiy from search engine results. Peer support sessions ADHD Aware provides seven in-person and online peer support sessions each month. The regular schedule enables our session attendees to easily remember when each month's session will be held. Our sessions are facilitated by ADHD Aware volunteers who have received training on group facilitation, active listening and questioning skills and safeguarding. Day Session Delivery Method t Wedne Drop In In Person econ ues Parents of children and young people, under 18 Virtual Drop In Virtual Group Discussion Virtual ne Partners Virtual Group Discussion In Person Parents of young adults, over 18 Virtual These peer support sessions are at the heart of ADHD Awa,$ purpose and continue to be well attended and highly valued by our seNice users. l Engagement analytics are based on newsletter self-regislration, website analytics and event management data. Individuals may attend multiple sessions across the year. Data reflects system and GDPR improvements during the reporting period. Regislered charity number 1196688 Page 8 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Over the reporting period, there were a total of 2,160 attendances across all our peer support sessions by 1,156 individuals. opi¢ n-Per50n Dropln n-Room Group Discussion nline Drop-ln nline Group Discussion arents of Youn8 Adult118+lll arent$ of Ywng People li artners Peer Support rainin8 Taster eblnar.. GenAI for Student•l ebIr.. Neurodiversity ou Apr 21 26 56 May Jun Jul Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Total 21 22 25 20 26 30 29 29 25 248 24 26 27 24 26 27 28 22 26 256 50 41 13 40 51 456 42 51 35 33 20 15 34 14 30 34 33 29 33 13 io li 13 16 36 35 26 23 318 164 23 li 12 io 24 li li 12 22 ioi 265 24 25 24 23 26 27 24 24 22 21K) 200 169 165 171 171 261 172 379 94 130 186 262 2160 Tailored sessions are provided for parents and families, supporting around 576 parents and carers across the reporting period. In terms of our third purpose of'developing accessible information about diagnosis. treatment and service provision" in addition to our website visits, we received over 1,000 email enquiries for ADHD help and support over the period. Most of these enquiries are from adults (or concerned partners or parents) who are seeking information on how to obtain an ADHD assessment, and we provide signposting to relevant diagnostic pathway information provided by partner organisations such as ADHD UK. In some cases. we receive requests for one-to-one support or crisis inteNention which we are unable to help with directly and we provide appropriate signposting or emergency helpline information. There were 2,607 training page views, reflecting growing demand by employers to improve their awareness of neurodiversity at work and understand how to support employees living with ADHD. In previous years, we have developed a Gommercial training capability as a trading activity that can help us diversify our funding sources and help us sustain our core operations. Throughout this reporting period, we have built on the foundational work to define and package the course materials and continued to develop our reach to prospective customers through reactive enquiries from a range of public sector, NHS and private organisations as well as proaclively improving our business development capability with targeted marketing. Regislered charity number 1196688 Page 9 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 While we remain focussed on our core purpose of providing peer support servIs, we also see a strong inlersection between adults living with ADHD and lack of employer awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace, therefore we will continue to develop our training capability in line with demand. We are pleased to see that our engagement with our members, service users, training customers and the wider ADHD community remains strong and is consistently growing month after month. How we measure our impact ADHD Aware monitors its reach and impact using a combination of self-registration data, website analylics, newsletter systems, and evenl management platforms. Attendance and demographic figures are primarily based on information provided by participants at the point of registration via Evenlbrite, online forms, and newsletter sign- ups. As individuals may attend multiple sessions across the year. totals should not be interpreled as unique users. During the reporting period, the charity also strengthened its digital infrastructure and data management prO$$eS, including improvements to analytics, newsletter systems, and GDPR compliance. These developments enhand data quality and safeguarding but mean that some year-on-year comparisons should be read as indicative rather than strictly like-for-like. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 10of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit In setting our programme each year, we have regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit, and in this case particularly for the benefit of adults impacted by ADHD, their partners and parents of school-age children and young adults impacted by ADHD. The Board of Trustees ensures that the programme of work thal we undertake is in line with our charitable objects and aims. Our first aim is to host and support activities for our beneficiaries and partners that provide user-led support, share lived experien, and signpost useful infomiation. Our second aim is to create education and raise awareness amongst our allies and non- allies that improves inclusion and normalisation, as well as reducing discrimination and exclusion against our beneficiary communities. We strongly believe that peer support is a highly effective and beneficial intervention for adults living with ADHD. Neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD, face unique challenges navigating a society built for neurotypical norms. These can range from difficulties with social interactions to executive functions like task management and prioritisation. A diagnosis of ADHD can bring welcome confirmation for some of what they already knew, but for others may be an ovemhelming experience that raises more questions than it answers. Facilitated peer support groups are a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can realise that they are not alone, and the group can learn from each other strategies to support and empower themselves to overcome challenges. Policy on grant making We are not currently a grant making organisation with respect to granting external organisations with funding for projects. Policy on social investment including program related investment We invest in planning and running activities that align with our strategic objectives. This will include events, training, speaking, marketing and communications, advocacy, storytelling, corporate education, volunteer coordination, and research. Registered charity number 1196688 Page11of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Contribution made by volunteers Volunteers support many aspects of our activities, focused on supporting us at live in person and online evenls. We have also been supported by volunteers who helped us with Board governance, financial management, digital communications, strategic and succession planning, building our organisational structure and business plan as we grown and as we grow into the future. We currently have approx. 37 volunteers (not including the Board of Trustees) who help with the main oulward activities of the charity, including the seven regular peer support sessions we run every month. In line with our Governing Document, at every Annual General Meeting of the CIO, one- third of the charity trustees retires from office2 by rotation according to length of office Retiring trustees may stand for re-election unless they have served for three consecutive tems (years}, in which case they are not eligible for re-election until a period of three years has elapsed. At the Annual General Meeting on 8 January 2025, the members of the CIO voted to confirm the following changes to the Board of Trustees.. Trustee Name Role Chan Dominique Gibbons Treasurer Resigned as Truslee Katherine Hudson Co-chair Resigned as Co-chair David Clarke Trustee No change Jill Hodges Trustee No change Amy Knowles Board SeCretsry No change Bimah Khan Co-chair Elected Katherine Hudson Trustee Elected Anthony Rattigan Treasurer Elected Russell Macdonald Sara Morgan Sophie Purdy Trustee Trustee Elected 2 Clause 13121 of the ADHD Aware Constitution 3 Clause 13131 of the ADHD Aware Conslilulion Registered charity number 1196688 Page 12of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Achievements and Performance 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. ADHD Aware is bridging a significant gap in service provision for adults with ADHD in the UK through our regular peer support groups, psychoeducation programmes le.g. courses for couples where one partner has ADHD} and providing accessible information and advice. When ADHD is unsupported, it can have a significant impact on people's lives including dropping out of education and training, long-tem unemployment, mental and physical health issues, financial difficulties, substance misuse and crime. These impacts are estimated to cost the UK economy £17 billion, which is avoidable as when properly supported, people with ADHD can thrive The UK has seen an exponential rise in the demand for ADHD assessments and services. There is thought to be around 200.000 adults on waiting lists for ADHD assessments, which could take up to 8 years to clear5 Beeen 2000 and 2018, there was a 20-fold increase in ADHD diagnoses and a 50-fold increase in ADHD prescriptions for men aged 18_296 and more than 20-fold in women beeen 2010 and 20237 As outlined in the previous sections, ADHD Aware has experienced a sustained upward trend in demand for our services as demonstrated by increased website visitors, newsletter subscribers, support session attendance, corporate training sales, email enquiries and volunteer and trustee recruitment. This has a direct correlation with the unmet demand for adult ADHD services from NHS providers. 4Re ort of the Inde ndent Taskforce on ADHD 5 Ei ht ear ADHD backlo al NHS clinics revealed 6 National Institute for Health and Care Research ADHD.. Medication use amon UK women increases 20-fold over the ast decade stud su ests Registered charity number 1196688 Page 13of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 The right support for ADHD can change people's lives, giving them a better understanding of themselves, empowering them to manage their mental health and wellbeing, improving their self-esteem, helping Ihem thrive in their relationships and helping them to concentrate at work or while studying. Our trading activity providing Neurodiversity in the workpla training and continuous professional development webinars raises employer awareness of the benefits of a neuroinclusive business, how to ensure compliance with equality legislation and how to better support employees wilh ADHD. As a member-led organisation, we continue to evolve our services in direct response to user feedback. Attendees at our peer support sessions are encouraged to provide feedback or) each session so that we can continuously improve. There is an annual survey of the ADHD Aware membership to gather feedback on the work of the charity as a whole and obtsin suggestions on areas for improvement and new services we may provide in future. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 14 of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Additional Information Achievements against objectives set Intemal activities delivered in this period included.. A recruitment campaign to broaden the number and capabilities of the Board of Trustees Established and agreed internal policies Trustee and volunteer roles and expectations Job descriptions for sessional workers, as well as ways of working, expectalions Safeguarding policies and procedures Established our Training offering Propositionlproduct and content shaping Pricing model refinement Taking enquiries from new organisations Delivering courses, continuing to refine based on feedback Receiving income from the Training offering Established professional internal infrastructure and prosseS IT security Inboxes and email (further development) Budgets I finance (further development, inclusion of tracking for PCN and Lottery projects) Activity planning and execution Imember-facing and organisationlclient- facing) Recruitment (recruited for new role of Business Development Executive sessional worker to handle the large volume of incoming enquiries) Recruitment of Trustees Strengthening digital infrastructure, analytics, and data protection processes Improvements to website acSsibl11tY and content clarity for ADHD users Enhand event management and registration systems to support safeguarding and reporting Development of more robust newsletter and subscriber management systems Fundraising and Donations Successful in bidding for large grants from The National Lotlery and Sussex NHS Primary Care Network (PCN) Registered charity number 1196688 Page 15of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 External activities delivered in this period included= Community Programme Revised and improved our clear value proposition for organisations helping us reach more beneficiaries Amplification and Support Evolution of content - both written and for training delivery Inclusive and accessible events Representation and lived experience embedded in our content Onlinelsocial media support for our community Event Programme Continued wide array of sessions per month to 7 different types, serving different needs within our community impacted by ADHD Continued after successful pilots Marketing Programme Continued to develop website, added richer content Expanded approach to social media management Further evolved newsletter and now have a structured approach to how that is produced and dedicated, skilled team members to deliver it We have gone from strength to strength, with a continued increase in the demand for our services. The main thing limiting our progress had been the smaller lots of funding available to us to date, but since we won our significant bid to the National Lottery for a three-year programme, we are now building towards a steady and sustainable future. Details of activities undertaken in this period Since our early days, we've helped people impacted by ADHD live happier lives and get access to the services and information to help them function and thrive. We have continued to build on our foundational purpose while building partnerships with local NHS and social services, and strong relationships with other charities. Additionally, we continued to run two bespoke support programmes, further developing them to form part of our sustainable future vision. During this period, our local PCN awarded funding to support our operational costs. We feel that our programmes continue to address a very serious and unaddressed societal challenge- understanding and adapting to the needs of neurodiverse adults. Knowledge is the key to addressing issues that result in discrimination, isolation, and Registered charity number 1196688 Page 16of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 exclusion of neurodiverse people and helps all stakeholders to develop meaningful and transferrable skills and experience. Performan of fundraising activities against objectives set In the period covered by this report, from 6th April 2024 to 5th April 2025, we raised a total of £122,644 from the following fundraising activities.. Donations - Just Giving Grant- East & Central Bri Grant- The National Lotte Income - Trainin Total funds collected b ADHD Aware in this £ 4.010 £ 13,395 £ 84,779 £ 20,460 £122,644 hton PCN eriod This fundraising was sufficient to cover our expenses in relation to our activities targeted as the primary focus on this period. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 17of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Financial Review Accounts 6th April 2024 to 5th April 2025 Treasurers.. Dominique Gibbons (up to January 2025) Anthony Rattigan {from January 2025) The Treasurer has reviewed the financial records of ADHD Aware and prepared these accounts. These accounts were then reviewed in draft by an Independent Examiner (the Resource Centre in Brighton and Hovel from the information and explanations supplied by ADHD Aware. In the Board's opinion, ADHD Aware has maintsined proper accounting records and these accounts are in accord with those records. As a result, the Board recommended that participants at the AGM on 26 January 2026 ratify these accounts inviting members to ask any questions about the accounts. There were no questions or objections at the AGM, so these accounts were ratified by the Board and our members at the AGM. They were subsequently submitted to the Independent Examiner (the Resource Centre in Brighton and Hove) on finalise the accounts on 27 January 2026. Signed by officerslcommittee members.. Signatory 7 Signatory 2 Nan7e Bimah Khan Russell Macdonald Date 26 January 2026 26 Janua 202 Signature Registered charity number 1196688 Page 18of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Independent Examiner's report on the accounts Report to the trustees of ADHD Aware CIO Registered Charity number 1196688 Accounts year ended 5thApril 2025 The accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis. Respective re5pon5ibilities of trustees and independent examiner As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. You consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to-. examine the acco(Jnts under section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures specified in the General Directions of the Charity Commissioners (under section 14515llbl of the Act) and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinerfs Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters laid out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs Report In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 11 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements al to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act,. and bl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act Registered charity number 1196688 Page 19of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 have not been met,. or 21 to which, in my opi nion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Kate Chapman Resource Centre 6 Tilbury Place Brighton BN2 OGY 27thJanuary 2026 Disclosure section None Registered charity number 1196688 Page 20 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 ADHD Aware CIO Accounts year ended 5th April 2025 Registered charity.. 1196688 Chair.. BIMAH KHAN ADHD AWARE CIO COMMUNITY BASE 113 QUEENS ROAD BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BNI 3XG These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts and Payments basis from information and explanations supplied by the charity. Kate Chapman Resource Centre 6 Tilbury Place Brighton BN2 OGY Date.. 9th January 2025 These accounts have been approved by the Trustees of the charity. Signed by one or two Trustees on behalf of all the Trustees Date 2610112026 Registered charity number 1196688 Page 21 of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 ADHD Aware CIO Charity registration number.. 1196688 Statement of Financial Activities year ended 5th April 2025 2025 2025 Restricted Unrestricted 2025 Total 2024 2024 Restricted Unrestrided 2024 Total Receipts Donations & grants Other 98,174 4,010 102,184 20,460 20,460 27,133 3.887 31,020 14,297 14,297 Total Receipts 98.174 24.470 122,644 27.133 18.184 45.317 Payments Expenditure on charitable activities 83,544 83,544 54,670 4,388 59,058 Total Payments 83.544 83,544 54.670 4.388 59.058 Net receipts Ipaymentsl for the year Funds at 6th April 2024 14,630 24,727 24,470 24,038 39,100 48,765 127,5371 52,264 13,796 113,7411 10,242 62,506 Balance of funds at 5th April 2025 39,357 48.508 87.865 24,727 24,038 48,765 N8 some additions may vary by +/- £1 due to rounding Registered charity number 1196688 Page 22 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 ADHD Aware CIO Registered Charity no. 1196688 Receipts and Payments A¢c¢wnt year ended 5th April 2025 2025 2025 Rtrtrfcted Uhrestrfrted 2025 Tot Z024 2024 2024 Totéi Rereipts Donutions andgrants East & Central Brighton PCN The National Lottery Community Fund Donations Other Training ddivery Totsl Receipts 13.395 84.779 13,395 84.779 4,010 27. 133 27,133 3,887 4.010 3,897 20,4fi) 24.470 20,4 122,6¥ 74,297 14,297 45.377 98,174 27,733 Payments Exp¢ndilur¢ on ¢hori¢4ble4rtivitl¢s Drop-in room hire Drop-in catering Focus session rwm hire Focus session faolitator tigital resources ISMS. Mailchimp, dc) Tpiner fees Stalionery, equipment printed material Volunteer expenses Sesgonal work Insurance 353 45 165 6,225 3.993 450 353 45 165 fi225 4, 125 714 9,850 3,825 15,818 714 214 31,205 91 714 9.850 3.825 15,818 714 214 31,205 91 108 13.620 6.360 732 750 1.286 41,877 750 3,6 1,436 45,777 AGM 61 Administratorfees Th support Quickbooks subs and support Just Giwng subs Totsl Payments 13,620 6,3fA) 807 216 83.544 216 54.670 4.388 59.058 Net reciypts {Paynts) forthe year Funds at 6th April 2024 14.630 24,727 24,470 24.038 39.1 48.76S (27,537) 52,264 73,796 10,242 113,741) 62,506 Balae of fvnds at 5th AprS12025 39,357 87,865 24.727 24.038 48.765 NB sorne additiois nwvaryby */- £1 due 10 rounding Registered charity number 1196688 Page 23 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 ADHD Aware CIO Registered Charity no. 1196688 Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 5th April 2025 Mgngtèry A5$9ts Natwest current aciount Metro Current account Cash in hand 15.293 72.547 24 87,865 Breakdown of funds at 5th April 2025 Restrirted funds East & Central Brighton PCN The National Lottery Comrnunity Fund 21787 16.570 39.357 Generolfvnds 48,508 TOTAL FUNDS HELD 87.865 N•n-Monetsry Assets The charity has no mn-monetary assets. Liabilities The Iharity has no known liabilitie5. NB some alditions mtyvary by +1- £1 due to roundirvJ Registered charity number 1196688 Page 24 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held The charity had unrestricted reserves of £48,508 at the end of this period. Our reserves policy remained at three {3) months, core operating costs in this reporting period. In calculating our reserves, we exclude funds tied up in buildings, vehicles. and equipment, as the charity does not currently hold any of these assets. Amount of reserves held In reviewing its reserve requiremenl, the trustees have decided that the charity needs to hold a small amounl of reserves (£500) to cover emergency or unforeseen situations such as issues that may come up at our events. However, the main reason for holding reserves is to ensure that the charity has enough resources to fund programmes it is supporting. For planned programmes the charity may take 2-3 months to make funding decisions (or to apply for and receive a response to funding requests) and it is policy never to commit funds that it does not have. Therefore. to prevent disruption to programmes, it is felt that around 3 months reseNes of unrestricted expenditure needs to be held. Current reserves status The amount of reserves held {£48,508) is therefore in line with the trustees view of reserves needs at the end of this period, as it is covered by the funds held in the bank, with the note that the other funds held in the account are generally assigned to expenditure against certain grant objectives, so are not treated as free reserves. Reserves are expected to be maintained at the planned level in subsequent periods, and this will be monitored closely by the Treasurer and the Board. Any restricted funds not intended for general operational expenditure and not time bound will, in future, not be included in the trustees, view of reserve needs because these restricted funds are held by the charity for as long as is necessary to organise and execute the relevant grant deliverables. Normally these funds are spent within 6 or 12 months of receipt {depending on the grant maker's requirements). Details of fund materially in deficit No funds materially in deficit during or at the end of this period. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 25 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Explanation of any UnrtaIntieS about the charity continuing as a going concern The main concern historically about the charity continuing as a going concern was related to the cyclical nature of relatively minimal grant funding we had been able to access before becoming a registered charity. We have also seen a sharp increase in demand for our services throughout the years, which has put pressure on budgets. Raising major funding such as the funding from the National Lottery, for example, enabled the organisation to have more consistency and predictability in its funding. That funding helped us to build a long term, sustainable Sour of non-grant income that will also make us more self-sufficient. The Trustees remain mindful of the risks associated with the end of major grant funding in future years and are actively managing this through income diversificalion, cost control and scenario-planning. Additional Information The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Grants £98,174 Donations £4,010 Income (Training} £20,460 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted The charity had no fixed asset investments during this period. The charity had no realised or unrealised gains or losses on investments during this period. In future, if the charity does make investments, programme related investments are made in furtherance of the charity s objectives and any investment return is secondary to the charitable purposes supported by the investment. Such investments are included Registered charity number 1196688 Page 26 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 at their cost. Any loss or impairment from such investments will be charted as part of charitable activilies within the statement of financial activities. A description of the principal risks facing the charity All significant activities undertaken are subject to a risk review as part of the initial activity assessment and implementation. Major risks are identified and ranked in terms of their potential impact and likelihood. Major risks, for this purpose, are those that may have a significant effect on.. Operational performance, including risks to our volunteers, beneficiaries and ad hoc sessional workers and external contractors instructed from time to time,. Financial sustainability, including stability and security of income. Achievement of our aims and objectives- or Meeting the expectations of our beneficiaries or supporters. The Trustees review these risks on an ongoing basis and satisfy themselves that adequate systems and procedures are in pla to manage the risks identified. Where appropriate, risks are covered by insuran. The following framework is central to ensuring adequate risk assurance= Regular monitoring of major risk and development of action plans; Embedding risk identification and assessment within operating procedures. A clear structure of delegated authority and control- Review of key systems and procedures through internal audit arrangements., Income and profit targets for our trading and fundraising activities., Maintsining reserves in line with set policAes' and Regular summary reports on risk management to the Trustee Board. We have paid particular attention during this year to establishing the above-mentioned governance framework, through the ongoing appointment of a Trustee Board with experience on the non-executive leadership team of other charities and community organisations. We have also updated a range of our policies and governing documents to reflect changes to the risk profile of our organisation based on the extemal environment and any new internal risks that were identified. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 27 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Structure, Governance, and Management Type of governing document Constitution How is the charity constituted? CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) 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 Every charity trustee must be a natural person. (a) No one may be appointed as a charity trustee.. if he or she is under the age of 16 years., or if he or she would automatically cease to hold office under the provisions of clause 15(1)(fj. [of our Constitutionl (c) No one is entitled to act as a charity trustee whether on appointment or on any re-appointment until he or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way the charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the office of charity trustee. {3) Number of charity trustees (a) There must be at least three13) charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 28 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 (b) The maximum number of charity trustees is eleven {11). The charity trustees may not appoint any charity trustee if as a result the number of charily truslees would exceed the maximum. In selecting individuals for appointment as Trustees, the Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees The policies and procedures for induction and training of trustees are defined in clause 14 of ADHD Aware's Constitution (Governing Document) as follows.. 14. Information for new charity trustees The charity trustees will make available to each new charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment.. a) a copy of this constitution and any amendments made to it. and bl a copy of the CIO'S latest trustees, annual report and slalement of accounts. New Trustees are required to make themselves familiar with. and accepl. the CIO'S current policies, which may change from time to time. These currently inGlude= Board of Trustees Code of Conduct Terms of Reference for the Board of Trustees Trustees Declaration of Interests Trustee and Volunteer Expenses Policy Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy Health and Safety Policy Volunteer Grievance Procedures Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy Equality & Diversily Policy Data Protection Policy Registered charity number 1196688 Page 29 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works ADHD Aware is a member-led organisation. Eligibilily for membership is defined in section 9{1) of the Constitution as follows.. Membership of the CIO {1) Admission of new members Ellglblllty Membership of the CIO is open to anyone who is interested in furthering its purposes, and who, by applying for membership, has indicated his, her or its agreemenl lo become a member and aCptan ofthe duty of members set oul in sub-clause131 oflhis clause. A member may be an individual, a corporate body, or an indiwdual or corporate body representing an organisalion which is not incorporated. The members Gan exercise their voting rights at General Meetings of the CIO. Voting for the election of members of the Board of Trustees takes place every year at the Annual General Meeting, or exceptionally if a General Meeting is called. The Board of Trustees is collectively responsible for managing the affairs of the CIO and exercising all powers of the CIO on behalf of its members, as defined in section 12(1) of the Constitution- 12. Charity trustees {1) Functions and duties of charity trustees The charity twslees shall manage Ihe affairs of the CIO and may for thal purpose exerase all the powers of the CIO. The Board of Trustees may, at its discretion, delegate certain responsibilities to subcommittees- as defined by section 18 of the Constitution. During this reporting period, there were subcommittees for Finance, Training and Research. The Co-chairs of the Board of Trustees have additional responsibilities for leading and developing the Board and for convening and Ghairing meetirlgs. They are the primary link between the Board of Trustees and the CIO'S workers and volunteers. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 30 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Relationship with any related parties ADHD Aware maintains informal relationships with like-minded ADHD charities and support organisations, and signposts enquiries from members of the public and service users to appropriate third-paty services that ADHD Aware is not able to provide directly. During the reporting period, ADHD Aware has developed a close working relationship with East and Cenlral Brighton Primary Care Network, where referrals can be made to us for ADHD peer support services to complement the NHS service provision. Registered charity number 1196688 Page 31 of34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Reference and Administrative Details Charity name ADHD Aware Other name the charity uses NIA Registered charity number 1196688 Charity's principal address ADHD Aware Community Base 113 Queens Road Brighton BN13XG Names ofthe Trustees who manage the charity: Trustee name Office {if any) Dates acted if not for whole ear imah Khan IAMY Nalini Knowles l David Clarke ill Hodges l Katherine Hudson l Katherine Hudson l Dominique Louise Gibbons Anthony Rattigan ussell Macdonald Isophie Purdy ara Morgan Co-chair Board Secretary Trustee Trustee Co-chair Trustee Resigned January 2025 Appointed January 2025 Resigned January 2025 Appointed January 2025 Appointed January 2025 Appointed January 2025 Appointed January 2025 Treasurer Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee Registered charity number 1196688 Page 32 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Funds held as custodian Trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Names and addresses of advisers Type of adviser Independent Examiner Name Address Kate Chapman Resour Centre Prior House, 6 Tilbury Place, Brighton, BN2 OGY Tel. (01273) 606160 www.resourcecentre.or Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel detsils NIA Registered charity number 1196688 Page 33 of 34
QADHD aware Board of Trustees Annual Report for the period 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 Declarations The Trustees declare that they have approved this annual report and accounts. Signed on behalf of the charity's Trustees- Signature(s) Full name(sl Bimah Khan Position (eg Secretary. Chair, etc) Co-chair Date 27 January 2026 SIgnatu(S) Full name(s) Russell Macdonald Position (eg Secretary. Chair, elc) Co-chair Date 27 January 2026 Registered charity number 1196688 Page 34 of 34