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2023-04-04-accounts

Registered Charity Number :- 1197012

ADHD LIBERTY a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR END 04 April 2023

ADHD Liberty 12 Jumelle Mews High Wycombe sarah@adhdliberty.org

ADHD LIBERTY

CONTENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION .................................................................................... 3 TRUSTEES' REPORT ................................................................................................................................................ 4 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT .............................................................................................................. 11 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................ 12 BALANCE SHEET ................................................................................................................................................... 13 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ...................................................................................................... 14

ADHD LIBERTY

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

Chairman Sarah Templeton

Trustees Sarah Templeton

Lamin Dibba

Andrew Croxson

Alexandra Harvey-Bryn

Daley Bedford

Charity Registered Number 1197012

Registered Office 12 Jumelle Mews

High Wycombe

Bucks

HP13 5BU

Independent Examiner Marina Legge FCCA

ADHD LIBERTY

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period Charity name: ADHD Liberty Charity registration number: 1197012 Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
The object of the CIO is: for the public benefit,
the relief of those with ADHD (Attention
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) by providing
grants to them, their families and those caring
and supporting them in particular but not
exclusively to receive services such as
professional assessment, diagnosis,
medication, and follow-on psychiatric support.
Summary of the main activities To provide grants, raise awareness, campaign
in relation to those purposes for positive change and to seek equality for
for the public benefit, in Para 1.17 and ADHD children and adults. Specialising in
particular, the activities, 1.19 marginalised members of society i.e. the
projects or services identified homeless, ex-offenders and those impacted by
in the accounts. addiction.
Statement confirming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the Para 1.18 All trustees confirmed.
Charity Commission on public
benefit

Additional information (optional)

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SORP reference Applications to be made to the board, and to be considered on financial means of the applicator, their current mental state, Policy on grant making involvement with addiction of the criminal justice system and their risk to themselves or Para 1.38 others

ADHD LIBERTY

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference

The Charity trustees have been working extremely hard to raise awareness of adult ADHD and childhood ADHD, particularly in homeless, addiction and offending areas. The CEO has given talks on ADHD in Aberdeen and Nice in France for ADHD Europe.

The CEO and trustees have visited homeless charities, addiction charities, schools, Prisons and Probations, in an attempt to raise awareness of ADHD.

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 Para 1.20 benefits to society as a whole.

Many members of the charity attended the Caroline Flack annual festival in aid of mental health charities.

The CEO has appeared on numerous podcasts and webinars, written articles for newspapers and magazines and released her third book on helping parents understand their ADHD teenagers.

The vast majority of the work the CEO does is unpaid, and she has not taken one penny from the charity. All the work she does to raise awareness is unpaid and she pays for all her own costs.

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Achievements against objectives set

More than expected. The charity’s passion has contributed to the new NHS ADHD task force looking into the amount of ADHD in the criminal justice system. This is something that Charity has pushed for and is seeing great results. The charity has also joined forces with MP Matt Hancock’s Charity, THE ASSISTED LEARNING FOUNDATION

Para 1.41

ADHD LIBERTY

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

who were pushing for dyslexia screening in schools. Due to ADHD

Liberty’s campaigning, he has agreed to change his bill in parliament to a bill that covers all neuro divergency rather than just dyslexia.

Fundraising - has started with a just giving page. Corporation Tax has already been donated to the charity. There are plans in the year ahead for several fundraising activities.

A lot of time has been invested into setting up the charity, getting the right trustees on board, finding the right ambassadors for the charity, and setting everything up, ready to take on much more campaigning work in future.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end of Para 1.21
the period
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves Para 1.22
stating why they are held
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24

Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity Para 1.23 continuing as a going concern

The charity is in a healthy position. It has no overdraft facilities. And will never be in any sort of overdraft position. Currently the Charity has over £18,000 in it. At the end of the financial year the bank balance was £628.

Only held to make sure we have money available for emergency cases. And because we have no overdraft and do not ever wish to be in a negative equity position. £18,538.07

We don’t have zero reserves. We have over £18,000 in reserve.

None

Absolutely none. The Charity is in a stronger position now than when we started. We have more trustees which now includes two serving police officers, two fully qualified psychiatrists, a social worker and many people with lived or working experience in the field. We are gathering national and even international attention for the work we are doing, and we have an extremely good reputation.

ADHD LIBERTY

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)

So far, the charity has benefited from profits from companies being donated to the charity, but fundraising events are planned for the forthcoming year.

Para 1.47

A description of the principal risks facing the charity

We don’t believe there are any risks that the charity is likely to face.

Para 1.46

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts: How is the charity CIO – FOUNDATION, Registered 08 Dec Para 1.25 constituted? 2021 Chosen by the CEO in conjunction with any current trustees.

Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. Para 1.25 election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees

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Monthly, trustee meetings, and all people joining our highly qualified psychiatrists, Policies and procedures police, officers, and social workers all already adopted for the induction and very experienced in this field. training of trustees

Para 1.51

As the charity has grown a lot in the last year, we are just structuring new roles and

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works

positions now. These will be in place within the next month.

Para 1.51

Relationship with any related parties

We are developing a working relationship with MP, Matt Hancock, Charity THE ASSISTED LEARNING, FOUNDATION

Para 1.51

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name ADHD Liberty Other name the charity uses No other names Registered charity number 1197012 12 Jumelle Mews High Wycombe Charity’s principal address Buckinghamshire HP13 5BU

ADHD LIBERTY

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Office (if any)

Name of person (or Dates acted if not for body) entitled to whole year appoint trustee (if any)

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity None

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian None charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of None such assets from the charity’s own assets

ADHD LIBERTY

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Sarah Templeton Position Chair

Date

ADHD LIBERTY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the period ended 4th April 2023

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed:

Date:

Marina Legge FCCA Chimes Accountancy Services Ltd G02 Terriers House Amersham Road High Wycombe Bucks HP13 5AJ

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

ADHD LIBERTY

Notes
Incoming resources
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Total
Resources expended
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
3
Total
Net income/(expenditure) before
investment gains/(losses)
Net income/(expenditure)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted funds
£
Total Funds 2023
£
39,034
39,034
39,034
39,034
37,656
37,656
37,656
37,656
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
-
-
1,378
1,378

ADHD LIBERTY

BALANCE SHEET

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

Recommended categories by
activity
Notes
Current assets
Debtors
4
Cash at bank and in hand
5
Total current assets
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
6
Restricted income funds
6
Endowment funds
6
Total funds		 Unrestricted funds
£
Total Funds 2023
£
750
750
628
628
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
1,378
-
-
1,378
1,378

The financial statements were approved by the Board on 10-Apr-2024 and signed on its behalf by:

Sarah Templeton Chairman

ADHD LIBERTY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

1 Accounting Policies

1.1 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows:

1.2 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.

1.3 Going concern

The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting preparing the accounts.

1.4 Income from donations or grants

Income from donations and grants is recognised when the charity is entitled to the funds, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. For donations, this is usually on receipt. For grants, this is usually when a formal offer is made in writing. If a donation or grant contains terms and conditions outside of the charity’s control which must be met before the charity is entitled to the funds, or if the donor specifies that the funds must be used in future time periods, then the income is deferred.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised when a present legal or constructive obligation exists at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be estimated reliably. It is inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered.

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the charity on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are charged directly, others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.

ADHD LIBERTY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

2 Income from Donations and Legacies

Analysis
£
Donation and gifts		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted income
funds
Endowment funds
Total funds
2023
£
£
£
£
39,034
-
-
39,034
39,034
-
-
39,034

3 Expenditure on Charitable Activities

Analysis
£
Charity running cost
Legal/professional fees		 Total funds 2023
£
16,529
21,127
37,656

4 Debtors: Amounts falling due within one year

Other debtors
5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and on hand		 Total funds 2023
£
750
750
Total funds 2023
£
628
628

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 04 April 2023

ADHD LIBERTY

6 Charity funds

6.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period

Fund names
£
Unrestricted funds
Total		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Gains and
losses
Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
£
£
£
£
£
-
39,034
(37,656)
-
-
1,378
-
39,034
(37,656)
-
-
1,378