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2024-04-05-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 6th April 2023 Period start date to 5 th April 2024 Period end date

Charity name: Autism’s Hidden Voices

Charity registration number: 1203121

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Our activities this year have been aligned
with our overall charity objective which is ‘to
relieve the needs of individuals in Wales
(and surrounding counties) with a formal
diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, and
their family carers, by the provision of
information and support’.
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		 We believe we can achieve this objective by
conducting activities related to the following
goals: • To provide support for autistic
people and/or their family carers living in
Wales or surrounding counties • To promote
social inclusion of autistic people and family
carers. • To promote social awareness and
acceptance of autism and to reduce autism
stigma and discrimination • To advance the
mental and physical health and wellbeing of
autistic people and family carers
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have adhered and been mindful
of the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.

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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment

Contribution made by Para 1.38 volunteers Other

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.		 Para 1.20 The major objective of the Funding was to
create activities for Autistic individuals
(children and adults) and their families. The
funding has been very helpful in educating
and building relationships between the
families, the social services, and third-party
providers.
A social network between families has been
created and is continuously expanding. We
have a private Facebook group page of 381
members and an active WhatsApp group of
47 members as well. Some of our members
are not on social media and prefer text or
word of mouth so it's important to make sure
we are able to capture these families and
help them get all information that they would
not normally get and not miss out on our
activities and support in the community.
We executed and delivered a majority of the
planned activities (taking into account the
impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the
closure of some providers for our program
especially for the autistic adult programme)
Activities completed so far are listed below.

Interactive workshops [via Zoom]
covering topics such as Educational
Placements, Social Benefits, and
entitlements and how to apply for
their specific needs, Health and
Dietary suggestions, Autism and its
related challenges and social issues.

Day Trips for the Families (Hired the
53-seater bus) to Themed Parks e.g.
Folly Farm and Oakwood Theme
Park [Pembrokeshire]. This is a
family favourite as these places are
very expensive for families to afford
on their own.

Cycling sessions with Pedal Power
Cycling Charity [Cardiff]; this activity
covers 1 year-membership with an
assessment [in order to adapt the
Bike to the individual's specific
needs] including 10 paid cycling
sessions. The 1-year membership
serves as an incentive for the
families to continue using the Pedal

Power service after the paid sessions end.  Music Therapy sessions with Gwent Music School, Newport. This activity helps to improve self-expression, spontaneous play and stimulate language development and creativity through songs and turn-taking.  Swimming sessions: All attempts to get a place at the leisure centres has proved very difficult due to the backload of activities at the centres and with most pools still shut was almost not going to happen. We managed to get a cancelled slot at a school in Cardiff which hires their place to organisations. Provision of office communication equipment replaces the original plan to hire venues, projector equipment, refreshment for workshops that would have been faced to face. We’ve had very active and successful workshops with invited experts to talk about sought after topics that have been a source of difficulty with families. During the covid period, we had families reaching us from outside our catchment area and asking for help and advice. We had to organise and adapt our information to comply to what applies in Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland. This created new relationships with groups in these areas so we could signpost such families to their area Service providers, and we got people sent over to us as well.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
The funding has increased awareness and
highlighted the challenges facing especially
the ethnic and smaller culturally based
families e.g. the African, Asian families and
the service providers in accessing the
essential needed support. These include and
are not limited to lack of finances, language
barrier and lack of education. There is still a
lot of work to be done in the community as
information is not that readily available. It
has enabled us to create social interaction
and engagement between families and their
communities dealing with similar challenges.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 The funding has expanded and improved our
organisational capacity to handle the needs
of our community though improved
interaction and better communication with
Service providers, local authority and other
organizations to provide specific activities
which cater to our families and their needs
e.g., Music Therapy was seen by families as
just playing music and a waste of time. A
workshop was held to explain what Music
Therapy is and the benefits e.g.,
communication, creativity, and self-
regulation. The Service provider was able to
adapt the program to include some cultural
instruments like African Drums and songs to
the session to make it relatable to the
audience they were presenting to.
In the long run there will be the need to
expand the workforce to better deal with the
high number of calls and emails from
members of our community- as well as to
offer better, holistic signposting services for
the community.
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Net Cash funds this financial year was £417.
The funds will be used to cover transport
fare at the February midterm for the families.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Not applicable for now however in future any
funds held will be to cover operational costs
in the event of a loss of income and to meet
any unforeseen expenditure that may occur.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 -
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 -
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 -
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 The main financial risk to the charity is loss
of funding from the Lottery or other charities
that makes funding available for us to apply
to.

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Our main source of funds this year has been
grants, entrance and activity fees from
families in the award programme. We use
the funds to subsidise award activity costs
and use the fees given to get the members
of the families, the group discounted rates to
subsidise award entrance and activity costs
for individuals who would otherwise not be
able to participate or afford these activities in
the awards. The majority of income is
applied to main costs such as award
entrance fees and activities, transport costs,
setting up workshops and marketing
materials.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 The trustees follow and abide to the
Charity’s Governing Document which is
based on the Constitution of a Charitable
Incorporated Organisation whose only voting
members are its charity trustees
(‘Foundation’model constitution).
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (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		 Para 1.25 The appointment of new charity trustees
follows the following rules: (1) Apart from the
first charity trustees, every trustee must be
appointed for a term of two years by a
resolution passed at a properly convened
meeting of the charity trustees. (2) In
selecting individuals for appointment as
charity trustees, the charity trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective
administration of the CIO.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and Para 1.51 training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name AUTISM’S HIDDEN VOICES
Other name the charity uses -
Registered charitynumber 1203121
Charity’s principal address 29 ROSSLYN ROAD, NEWPORT NP19 8PD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
IzzyRabey 31 August 2020
Deborah Akiode 31 August 2020
Chika Omoruyi 31 August 2020
Laure Betts 13 December 2023

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name Yvonne Odukwe

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity – N/A

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

n/a

Other optional information

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Y Odukwe

Full name(s) Yvonne Odukwe

Position (eg Secretary, Director Chair, etc)

Date

30/01/2025

Charity Name
Autism's Hidden Voices		 Charity Name
Autism's Hidden Voices		 Charity Name
Autism's Hidden Voices		 No (if any) No (if any) No (if any) CC16a
For the period
from		 01/04/2023 To 31/03/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
-
-
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-
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-		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
1,368
10,000
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-
-
-
11,368
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-
-
11,368
1,368
9,529
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-
-
-
-
10,897
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-
-
10,897
471
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-
471		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
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1,368
10,000
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11,368
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-
11,368
-
-
1,368
9,529
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-
-
-
-
10,897
-
-
-
10,897
471		 Last year
to the nearest £
GMF Project for AHV -
Comic Relief Funding -
Other Income -
LotteryGrant Funding -
-
-
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 - -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- -
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
-
GMF Project for AHV -
Comic Relief Funding -
Other Expenses -
LotteryGrant Funding
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
**Sub total ** - -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-
- 471 - 471 -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- 471 - 471 -

04/02/2025

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf
of all the trustees
Signature
B5 Liabilities
Details
Details
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
Details
B3 Investment assets
Details
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
YOdukwe		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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471
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-
-
-
-
471
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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-
-
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-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
Yvonne Odukwe		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Yvonne Odukwe 04/02/2025

04/02/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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