## **Neurodiversity 4 Shaw Annual Report and Accounts Year ended 31 March 2025** 

This report summarises the activities and finances of Neurodiversity 4 Shaw for the year ended 31 March 2025. 

## **Trustees** ’ **Report** 

The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. 

## **Objectives and Public Benefit** 

Neurodiversity 4 Shaw exists to support neurodivergent individuals and the wider community by promoting understanding, practical support, and inclusion through education, resources, and project activity. In planning activities for the year, the trustees considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. 

## **Activities and Achievements** 

During the year, the charity focused on establishing the foundations required to deliver its programme, including professional support, legal set-up requirements, and core administration. 

Additional information: We recruited Tanya (UK-based) as a specialist in neurodiversity to support the project. Contact: +44 7525 050042. 

## **Plans for the Coming Year** 

In the next financial year, the trustees intend to build on the initial set-up work by expanding delivery activity, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring resources are directed towards measurable benefit for participants. 

## **Governance** 

The trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the charity. The charity maintains appropriate financial controls and reviews expenditure against its objectives. 

## **Financial Review** 

During the year, the charity received £20,169.58 in total income, primarily from a £20,000 grant from The Hollick Family Foundation, plus £169.58 bank interest. Total payments were £6,445.72, resulting in a 



net surplus (net movement in funds) of £13,723.86. The year-end balance carried forward was £13,723.86, held as cash at bank. 

## **Key Figures** 

|**ey Figures**||
|---|---|
|Description|Amount|
|Total receipts|£20,169.58|
|Grant income (The Hollick Family Foundation)|£20,000.00|
|Bank interest|£169.58|
|Total payments|£6,445.72|
|Administrators’ fees|£3,000.00|
|Legal fees|£2,400.00|
|Office expenses|£855.00|
|Web hosting|£130.72|
|Marketing|£60.00|
|Net movement in funds (surplus)|£13,723.86|
|Funds carried forward / Cash at bank (31 March 2025)|£13,723.86|



## **Statement of Receipts and Payments** 

|Receipts|£|
|---|---|
|Grant income|20,000.00|
|Bank interest|169.58|





Total receipts 

20,169.58 

|Payments|£|
|---|---|
|Administrators’ fees|3,000.00|
|Legal fees|2,400.00|
|Office expenses|855.00|
|Web hosting|130.72|
|Marketing|60.00|
|Total payments|6,445.72|



Net movement in funds (surplus) for the year: £13,723.86. 

## **Statement of Assets and Liabilities** 

|Description|£|
|---|---|
|Cash at bank and in hand|13,723.86|
|Total net assets|13,723.86|





## **Responsibilities of the Trustees** 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and guidance. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

## **Approval** 

Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf. 


Name: Mandy Hudson Role: Trustee Date: 31[st ] January 2026