## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** Period start date Period end date 01 09 2023 31 08 2024 **From To** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** West Yorkshire ADHD Support Group **Other names charity is known by** WYADHD **Registered charity number (if any)** 1198903 **Charity's principal address** Suite 1, 5[th] Floor 31/32 Park Row Leeds **Postcode LS1 5JD** **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
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**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Matthew Holt|Chair|From 13.3.23|| ||Yvonne Marshall||From 13.9.23 to 19.03.24|| ||Steven Brett||From 19.1.23 to 10.02.25|| ||Lewis Terry||From 22.6.22|| ||Andrea Dewhurst||From 22.6.22|| ||Christopher Barker||From 31.5.22|| ||Linda Holmes||From 31.5.22|| ||Michael Still||From 11.5.22|| ||Helen Lehan|Treasurer|From 23.1.24 to 19.11.24|| ||Sara Riley|Treasurer|From 19.11.24|| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## **Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** March **2012** **TAR** 1 |**Type of adviser**
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**Address**| |---|---|---| |Accountant|Kirsty Graham|LS27 Chartered Accountants,64 King George Avenue,
Morley, Leeds, LS27 8NL.| |||| |||| |||| ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** Corinne Hunter - CEO ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document Constitution (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charitable Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by the Board. The trustees are selected for their diverse range of Trustee selection methods backgrounds and experience, representing various neurotypes, ages, (eg. appointed by, elected by) genders, and religions to ensure comprehensive governance. - (eg. trust, association, company) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; Our governance framework includes: - Enhanced safeguarding policies and procedures implemented across all activities - • Comprehensive risk management system with regular reviews - • All trustees completing mandatory safeguarding training - • Regular trustee development sessions focusing on charity law and best practice - Robust safer recruitment processes for all staff and volunteers - • Clear accountability structures with defined roles and responsibilities - Trustees' Code of Conduct establishing clear standards of behaviour, conflicts of interest procedures, and ethical guidelines - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** The relief of individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and associated conditions and their families, carers, or supporters by: **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** - a. Increasing awareness and understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and associated conditions; - b. The provision of indoor and outdoor activities, and; - c. The provision of support, information and advocating for individuals (and their families, carers, or supporters) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and associated conditions. March **2012** **TAR** 2 **Mission Statement:** "To empower and support neurodivergent individuals and their families across West Yorkshire, building an inclusive community where everyone can thrive." **Vision Statement:** "A world where neurodiversity is embraced as a strength, where every person's uniqueness is celebrated, and where ADHD and associated conditions are understood, supported, and valued in all aspects of society." ## **Core Services Delivered:** ## **1. Peer Support Groups** - Monthly face-to-face meetings across all five West Yorkshire Local Authorities - Active Facebook community with over 7,000 members - Average of 44 people supported per month through peer support meetings **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)** - Impact measurement shows participants scoring 23.9/25 for connection and reduced isolation, and 21.8/25 for improved wellbeing ## **2. Children's Activities** - Weekly Saturday morning play sessions providing judgment-free environment for children and families - Average attendance: 12 parents/carers and 18 children per session - 26 weekend and holiday activities for children annually including laser tag, climbing, and pony riding - Funded places available to ensure accessibility regardless of financial circumstances ## **3. Teen Support** - Weekly teen support group focusing on life skills development - Support from Youth Worker with lived experience of ADHD ## **4. Educational Support and Advocacy** - Comprehensive support for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) applications and appeals - School meeting advocacy and representation - Tribunal representation achieving significant success rates - • Support through the complex SEND system navigation March **2012** **TAR** 3 ## **5. Benefits Support** - Specialist support for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) applications - • Appeal support and tribunal representation - • Comprehensive workshops and one-to-one guidance - • High success rates in securing financial support for families - **6. Parent/Carer Support** • 'Me Time' respite activities (average stress reduction from 7.3 to 3.7 out of 10) - • Partnership with Carefree for overnight respite breaks - • Comprehensive parenting courses with proven outcomes - **7. Training and Awareness** • ADHD training delivered to schools and organizations - • Average rating of 5.6/6 for training quality - • Commissioned by Kirklees ICB to deliver training to 24 schools - • Bespoke training packages available - **Parenting Courses Delivered: STOP Programme (Ages 10-16):** 10-week specialist programme for parents of oppositional young people. January -March 2025: • 14 parents began the course with 13 completing (93% completion rate) - • Significant improvements in stress levels and coping mechanisms - • All participants rated the programme 10/10 for meeting their needs - September to November 2024: **5-10 Programme (Ages 5-10):** 8-week course for younger children • 20 parents enrolled with 15 completing (75% completion rate) - • Average stress reduction from 7.4 to 4.2 (personal) and 7.8 to 4.9 (family) - • Average satisfaction rating: 8.9/10 - **Additional Courses:** • "ADHD - What I Wish I'd Known Sooner" (4-week course) - • De-escalation training (one-day intensive) - The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. March **2012** **TAR** 4 **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance March **2012** **TAR** 5 Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** |•
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**Quantitative Impact**
EHCP support cases: 14 per month
DLA applications: 10 per month| |---|---| |•|PIP applications: 15 per month| |•|Over 7,000 active Facebook community members| ||**Significant Recognition and Awards:**| |•|BBC Radio Leeds Make a Difference Award nomination| |•|Kim Leadbeater MBE Leadership Award recipient| ||**Service Development and Innovation:**| |•|Development of comprehensive impact measurement systems| |•|Initial discussions regarding commissioned training work| ||**Staffing and Volunteer Development:**| |•|**Staff:**CEO/Founder plus 4 part-time ADHD Specialist Navigators| ||and 2 administrators| |•|**Volunteers:**25 active volunteers contributing across all service| ||areas| |•|**Trustees:**7 dedicated trustees from diverse professional| ||backgrounds| |•|All staff trained in SEN law to ensure expert service delivery| ||**Community Impact and Partnerships:**| |•|Collaboration with local MPs including Kim Leadbeater, expediting| ||ADHD assessments| |•|Engagement across all West Yorkshire parliamentary| ||constituencies| ||**Innovation in Service Delivery:**| |•|Development of hybrid service delivery models| |•|Implementation of environmental considerations including| ||reduced paper use and optimised travel| ||**Case Study Highlights:**| ||**Educational Success:**Successfully advocated for a child's| ||inclusion in school swimming lessons after initial exclusion,| ||demonstrating impact on reducing discrimination.| ||**Family Transformation:**A family in crisis showed significant| ||improvement after 3 months of comprehensive support, moving| ||from crisis to stability and happiness.| ||**SEND Tribunal Success:**Multiple successful tribunal outcomes| ||securing appropriate educational placements and support for| ||children with complex needs.| ||**Assessment Acceleration:**Partnership with local MP resulted in| ||reducing ADHD assessment waiting time by approximately one| ||year for a child in need.| ||**Long-term Impact Evidence:**| |•|Reduced school exclusions for supported children| |•|Improved academic performance and engagement| |•|Better family relationships and communication| |•|Increased parental confidence and capability| |•|Reduced isolation and improved community connection| |•|Financial stability through successful benefit applications| March **2012** **TAR** 6 **Section E Financial review** ## **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** Our aim is to maintain a minimum of 5 months of operating expenses in reserves to ensure service continuity and financial stability. ## **Details of any funds materially in deficit** None ## **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); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Principal sources of funding:** - The National Lottery Community Fund (primary source) - Various smaller grants from charitable foundations - Training fees from schools and other organisations - **How expenditure has supported key objectives:** All expenditure directly supports our charitable objects through: - Direct service delivery to individuals and families affected by ADHD - Professional development ensuring high-quality, evidence-based support - Community awareness and education programs - Advocacy and representation services reducing inequality and discrimination ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Safeguarding and Risk Management** - Comprehensive safeguarding policy reviewed annually - Regular risk assessments for all activities including home visits and trips - Ongoing safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers - Robust safer recruitment processes ## **Environmental Considerations** - Commitment to minimising environmental impact through digital communications - Reduced travel through strategic staff allocation and virtual meetings - Sustainable practices embedded across operations ## **Future Plans** - Expansion of navigator services to meet growing demand - Development of commissioned services with NHS partners ## **Volunteer Contribution** Our 25 volunteers contribute invaluable support across all service areas, providing peer support, administrative assistance, and specialised skills. Their lived experience of ADHD, either personally or through their families, ensures authentic, empathetic service delivery. ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s) Full name(s)** Christopher Barker March **2012** **TAR** 7 **Position (eg Secretary, Chair,** Trustee **etc) Date** 27/6/25 March **2012** **TAR** 8 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Charity Name No (if any)
WYADHD Supoort Group 1198903
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/09/2023 31/08/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Charitable activities & donations 21,883 - - 21,883 33,479
Grant funding 600 134,720 - 135,320 140,940
Transfer of funds from CIC on conversion
to CIO - - - - 16,772
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Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 22,483 ] 134,720 - 157,202 191,191
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Total receipts 22,483 134,720 - 157,202 191,191
A3 Payments
Charitable activities & resources 8,646 121,422 - 130,068 110,727
Charity running costs 2,227 23,545 - 25,771 21,677
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Sub total [ 10,873 ] 144,967 - 155,839 132,404
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
Charity running costs - 1,756 - 1,756 1,749
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Sub total [ - ] 1,756 - 1,756 1,749
Total payments 10,873 146,723 - 157,595 134,153
Net of receipts/(payments) 11,610 - 12,003 - - 393 57,038
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 11,610 - 12,003 - - 393 57,038
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS) 27/06/2025 1 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** |**Categories**
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27/6/25| CCXX R2 accounts (SS) 27/06/2025 2 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to thg trustses WIYADHD Suprort Gr¢JJp On accounts for th• y8ar ended Period of acc(wnts: 0110912023 - 3110e42024 Charlty no {if any) 1198903 Sot out on pages I reFort to th8 trustees M my examination of accounts of th8 at)Jve chanty ('the Trrf) for the per￿￿ erthd 3110812024. As the charity's trustees. yw ar8 r8SFM)nsitle f¢y th8 preparation of the accounts in acccfdance with th8 wuirements of the Charibes Act 2011 ('ts Acr). I report in res￿1 of my eXamina￿n of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of ts 2011 Acl and in carying out my examination. I have followed all th8 applicab18 Direct￿￿ given by th8 Charity Commisslon section 145(5Xb) of th8 ACL Responslbllltles and basls of raport Independent I have completed my 8xamin8tbn. I confimi Ih8t no matorial matters have examlnetrs statsment com8 to my attention in connectron with Ihe examinatwm which gives me cause to believe that in, any rn8terial respect.. th8 &countiTh3 records were r)oi kept in accOrdar￿e with sectlon 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord wtih th8 8ccountlrrfJ record8; or th8 accounts did ncrt cornp￿ with applicable requirements concerning the fomi aThJ content of accounts set out in tho Charities {A¢¢wnts and Repyts} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thal the accounts glve a Irue and fair. view which is not a matter conspJered as part of an irKlependent examination. I have no concems and have c(Kne across no other matters in connection with tha exam1r￿tIcln to which attention shoukl be drawn in this rewrt in order to enable a proper under*ndirwJ of th8 accounts to b8 reach￿￿. Slgned: 2710612024 Name: Kirsty Graham ACA Relevanl prof•8•ion*l quallfi¢ation{s) or body (11 any): ICAEW Address: LS27 Chartered AcC￿jntants. 64 King Gaxge Aven LS27 8NL IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examinef needs k) hwJhlighl mater￿1 malters of conc6rn (sa8 CC32, Independenl examination of charity accounts.. direCtic￿S and guidance for examiners). Glve here brlef detslls of any items that the examlner wlshes to disclose. NIA IER Oct 2018