TIO ASSOCIATES
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2023.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charity's Igoverning do¢ument], the Charities Act (Nl) 2008 and
"A¢¢ounting 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 Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS
102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and a¢tivlties
a. Policies and objectives
Tio Associates is a pioneer network of professionals, who provide and promote Christian perspectives on intelle¢tual
disabilities using theology, story and the arts. Through the mediums of teaching, training and performance, Tio aims
to inspire, equip and accelerate change in churches. faith communities and wider society. Important advances in
educational and social inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities have taken place over the past decade, wilh
greater advocacy for change, yet significant areas of marginalisation are still to be substantially addressed.
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
Our aim is to provide teaching, training and consultancy on intellectual disability and spirituality by making available
the expertise and experience of our Associates. Our main activities are designing and delivering courses for groups
and faith communities, contributing lo larger festivals, writing and broadrASting.
c. Main activities undertaken to further the company's purposes for the public benefit
Tio is working to bring about change in three key areas..
1. The spiritual development of people with intellectual disabilities.
2. The role of the church in promoting the value and contribution of people with intellectual disabilities (and
their families) by modelling appropriate inclusion.
3. The lack of a strong theological voice on intellectual disability across society.
Our vision is to see a world valuing the personal and spiritual contributions of people with intelle¢tual disabilities.
The trustees have had regard to Charity Commission Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
trust should undertake.
Achievements and performance
a. Review of activities
We have continued to develop our communications strategy seeking to extend our social media presence and to
design and deliver online learning appropriate to the changing landscape in church and so¢iety.
We were also able to contribute some video content to some of the Conferences that we would have normally
attended but which went ahead on-line rather than an in-person event. The 'Following God Togetherf, group used
video technology to meet during the lockdown restriction and when appropriate meet outside on a few o¢¢asions.
Current plans for 2023-24 include the design and delivery of further online teaching and training (including
international opportunities), partnership development, advancing a sustainable funding base, enhancing our social
media engagement, adding new Board members when possible and exploring the greater use of our extended
Associate team.
Financial review
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the
going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

TIO ASSOCIATES
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
Unrestricted reserves which have not been designated for a particular purpose, should be maintained at a level to
ensure that in the event of a significant drop in funding, will enable them to continue the Gharily's current a¢tivities
while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
structurej governance and management
a. Constitution
Tio Associates is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of
Association on 3010512017.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms
of the Memorandum ofAssociation.
Organisational structure and decision-rnaking policies
The current organisational structure is a Board (comprising 4 members), an Executive Director (part-time, paid), an
Assistant (part-time, paid), a Development Group (voluntary) and 10 Associates {voluntary). Strategic decisions are
taken by the Board and the day-to-day decisions taken by the Executive Director and Assistant, in consultation with
the Development Group, and accountable to the Board. Mid-year the position of Executive Director changed with
the retirement of Dr lan Di¢kson. He was replaced by Dr Jill Harshaw who has been involved with Tio from the
beginning.
d. Financial risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the
operations and finances of the Company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate
exposure to the major risks.
Plans for future periods
Current plans for 2022-23 include the design and delivery of online teaching and training (including international
opportunities), partnership development, advancing a sustainable funding base, enhancing our social media
engagement, adding new Board members when possible and exploring the greater use of our extended Associate
team.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
J M Bothwell
J M Bullo¢k
G Wilson
The management of the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms
of the Memorandum ofAssociation

TIO ASSOCIATES
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2023
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
G Wilson
Trustee
26 February 2024