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2023-03-31-annual-report

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Acting Chair(s) Foreword

The last two years have been like no other and yet Autonomie has weathered the considerable challenges Covid 19 has presented.

The use of technology that allowed the service and projects to continue, has now thankfully moved on to greater face to face activities. The projects, Sail and Family Voice Hub have expanded their geographical boundaries beyond Belfast and have included Lisburn and West Belfast.

Staff have built on their success to now include holistic therapies which provides support for the young people and their families.

The fantastic support from Jerome and his team at the National Lottery Community Fund, continues to allow for innovation and embedding of services.

The dedication and hard work of the team culminated this year in a fabulous event at Belfast City Hall, hosted by the Deputy Lord Mayor Tom Haire who made Autonomie one of his charities of the year.The event was the perfect opportunity to showcase the achievement of Autonomie and allowed us to honour Trevor Boyle, founder, and former CEO, with his family and oldest friend in attendance to present the Trevor Boyle Awards.

Opportunities for fundraising presented themselves across the year, including money raised at the Celebration event, participation in the Belfast City Marathon and a show case of the young people’s artwork in selling calendars to name a few.

Our thanks and appreciation for all the staff team, the young people and their families who have helped make this a very successful year.

Cathy Brannigan and Mary Bell

Just some of the highlights

Autonomie is amazing!

Thank you to the Autonomie team for all your hard work.

Thank you so much for an absolutely fantastic Summer Scheme and BBQ. I didn't know everyone but it was so welcoming. Thank you for all you do!

Our impact

100% 74%

800%

of young people increase in the and families were number of young satisified with our people and families services. we supported.

increase in the geographical reach of our services

Plans for the future

Next year provides us with opportunities to support even more young people with complex additional needs and across 8 local council areas. We will support more parents, siblings and extended families raising a child or young person with additional needs by delivering high-quality practical and emotional support.

Financial overview

Income 2021/22

Our total income for 2021/22 was £225,857.74. This was possible thanks to the generosity of all our supporters over the past 12 months. Our goal is to use their support as effectively as possible to ensure that every young person with additional needs can reach their potential and that every family raising a child or young person with additional needs is supported.

Grants 90% Bank Balance/Interest 6% Capital Revenue 1% Fundraising/Donations 3%

Bank Charges 0.5% Utilities/Services 3% Insurance/Membership/Legal Fees 0.5% Capital Expenditure 1% PR/Marketing/Website 5% Equipment/Project Exp. 14%

Spend 2021/22

In the last year our total expenditure was £166,987.40.

Rent 8% Staff Costs 56% Sessional Workers 12%

Thank you so much for an absolutely fantastic Summer Scheme and BBQ. I didn't know everyone but it was so welcoming. Thank you for all you do! Our supporters

Thanks to our supporters for their fantastic support during 2021-22.

Lilac House (Linked Independent Living and Advice Centre) 4 Sandhurst Road Belfast BT7 1PW Northern Ireland

T: 028 9591 8051 E: autonomieorg@gmail.com

Patron: Oliver Jeffers

Northern Ireland Charity Commission Registration Number 100421