2025-08-31-accounts

ADHD Coalition Scottish ADHD Coalition (SC047320) Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025

l. Reference and Administrative Information Charity name: Scottlsh ADHD Coaliuon Scottish Charity Number: SC047320 Principal office: Unit 15. Manhattan Work5, Dundonald Street, Dundee, DD3 7PY Website: www.scottishadhdcoalition.org Email: [e-mail] Trustees during the year.. William (Bill) Colley. Chair Lorna Redford, Vice Chair Alison Clink, Treasurer There were no changes to the tnjstee board during the reporting period. Paul Ginsberg, Secretary. joined as a trustee after the reporting period ended.

1. Structure, Governance and Management Constitution The Scottish ADHD Coalition is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). The charity exists to provide a nauonal voice for ADHD peer-support groups across Scodand and io Strengthen awareness, understanding. and suppon for ADHD within public services. Appointment of Trnstees Trustees are appointed in accordance with the constitution. Elections nornially take place at the Annual General Meeting. The board reviews its skills and capacity annually 10 ensure effective governance. Organisational Structure The trustees meet regularly to oversee governance, finances, strategic direction, and operational activity. The charity has no paid staff; all work is carried out by trustees and volunteers. Risk Management The trustees review risks annually, focusing on: financial sustainability volunteer capacity reputational risk data protection and safeguarding the impact of national ADHD service pressure5 on demand for suppon Controls are proportionate to the size and nature of the charity.

2. Objectives and Activities Charitable Purposes The charity's purposes. as set out in the constitution. are: l. To raise awarene&s of ADHD and of the voluntary support groups available co parents and people with ADHD across Scotland.

3. To build the capacity of leaders of voluntary ADHD groups, supporting them to run effective, sustainable local Services through shared ideas, resources and encouragement.
4. To represent the view5 of member groups and the people they support, providing a platfonn for joint catnpaigning to improve diagnosis and support across Scottish public services. includRng the NHS. educaiion. local authorities. poEice and the crirninal justice system.

Activities During the Year During the reporting period, the charity undertook a wide range of activities aligned to its purposes: Participation in ADHD Europe Trustees aitended the ADHD Europe AGM in London in April 2025, where Ihe Scottish ADHD Coalition was fonTJally accepted as a member organisation. This strengthened Scotland's representation in European ADHD advocacy and created new opporluniiies for collaboration. Attendance at the 10th World Congress on ADHD (Prague, May 2025) Tlusiees represented Scotland at this major global event, engaging with researchers, clinicians, policymakers and advocates. Attendance enabled the Coalition Co bring back up-to-dace knowledge on ADHD research, treatment pathways. and international best practice. Annual General Meeting (20 May 2025) The AGM provided an opportuntty to review progress. discus5 national ADHD developments, and reaffirm the Coalition's strategic priorities. Engagement with the Scottish Parlialnent's Special Interest Group on Adult ADHD Trustees contributed 10 discussions on adult ADHD services, including the national medication shortages. The Coalition provided insight frorn peer-supporc groups and individuals across Scotland, ensuring lived experience was represented in policy conversations. Digital information and awareness-raising The Coalition Tnainlained an acuve Facebook presence, sharing relevant news. research participation opportunities. service updates. and ADHD-relaled resources. Direct 5UPPOrt and signposting The info@ mailbox remained an important route for individuals seeking guidance, infonnation or signposcing to local suppott. Website maintenance and re50ll￿e development The Coalition's website continued to serve as Scodand's most cornprehensive directory of ADHD peer-support groups and a trusted source of ADHD infonnation.

1. Achievements and Performance The trustees consider the year to have been productive and strategically signifRcant. Key achievemellts include: Strengthening Scotland's intemational presence through membership of ADHD Europe. Representing Scottish lived experience at the World Congress on ADHD. Contributing to national policy discussions oll adult ADHD Se￿iceS and medicauon shortages. Maintaining and expanding the national directory of ADHD peer-support groups. Providing ongoing signposting and support to individuals seeking infonnation or guidance. Sustaining a national digital presence that shares reliable information and amplifies the work of local groups. The tn]stees are satisfied that the charity has delivered clear public benefit, in line wilh OSCR'S guidance.

2. Financial Review Income Total income for the year was £32,929, including a one-off donation of £30,000. Expenditure Total payments for the year were £4,738, consisting primarily of charitable activity costs. Reserves The charity held a balance of £520 in cash at the beginning of the year. Surplus l Deficit The year-end position shows a balance of £28,711. reflecting rhe timing of receipts and payments. The t￿Stee5 aim to maintain tnodest reserves to ensure continuity and cover essential operational costs. Going Concern The trusiees consider the charity to be financially stable due lo low overheads and the significant one-off donauon received during the year.

3. Future Plans The trustees have identified the following prioritie5 for the coming year: Publishing new guides on: setting up ADHD peer support groups navigating ADHD pathways for children navigating ADHD pathways for adults Visiting area5 of Scotland where new peer suppon groups may be established. Providing individual sUPPOrt ro help establish new peer support groups. Improving communication, skills developrneni, education and resilience for peer support groups through: a WhatsApp Community new bi-monthly online meetings for or8ani5ers Delivering monthly one-hour online workshops on a range of topics. led by established professionals. Increa5in8 the pool of trustees, with a focus on expanding the range of skills and experience represented. Implementing successlon planning for trnstees. Launching a new membership scheme. in line with the constitution. Continuing to provide Signposting and support via the info@ mailbox. Engaging in active political lobbying lo improve ADHD assessment and support pathways, including collaborating with other national organisaiions tackling similar issues elsewhere in the neurodivergency field. Raising awareness of ADHD across Scotland.

4. Administrative Information Bankers: Barclays Bank
5. Trustees, Declaration This report was approved by the trustees on 5 May 2026 and signed on their behalf by: William Colley Chair, Scotcish ADHD Coalition