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The charity offers low-cost counselling therapy with a sliding scale based on income, ranging from £43 to £65 per hour.
We request from clients a payment for their counselling session (currently £43-£65 per hour depending on income).
Service · Policy statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 8
New trustees receive induction covering the charity’s aims, governance, policies, financial position, and legal responsibilities.
All new trustees receive an induction covering the charity’s aims, governance, policies, financial position, and legal responsibilities.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 7
Trustees are responsible for identifying and recruiting new board members to ensure an appropriate mix of experience, expertise, and knowledge.
Trustees are responsible for identifying and recruiting new board members. In doing so, they seek recommendations from volunteers, professional contacts, and individuals within the autism and neurodiversity community to ensure an appropriate mix of experience, expertise, and knowledge.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 7
The trustees review governance arrangements to ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place.
The trustees also review governance arrangements to ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place, including safeguarding, financial controls, conflicts of interest, and risk management.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 6
Trustees meet quarterly to make key decisions about the charity's activities and services.
Trustees meet quarterly and make key decisions regarding the charity’s activities and services, with additional meetings held as needed.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 6
Elaine Nicholson is the CEO of Action for Neurodiversity and implements the trustees' strategy.
Day-to-day management of AfN and its projects is delegated to Elaine Nicholson, founder, counsellor, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who implements the trustees’ strategy and oversees operations.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 6
Trustees are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction, and financial management of Action for Neurodiversity.
Action for Neurodiversity (AfN) is governed by a board of trustees responsible for overall governance, strategic direction, and financial management.
Governance · Policy statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 6
The charity's constitution was last amended in September 2023.
The constitution was adopted on 01 October 2008, amended on 31 August 2012, and subsequently amended on 22 September 2017; 01 Mar 2022; 23 Jul 2022 and 28 Sep 2023.
Governance · Policy statement · From Action for Neurodiversity — annual report and accounts, year ending 30 September 2025, page 6
The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance Limited is exempt from income tax and corporation tax on its charitable activities.
The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance Limited is a registered charity and therefore is not liable to income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 19
The charity donated £16,000 to Ner Foundation during the year.
Additionally, the charity donated £16,000 to Ner Foundation. This was to fund several Community Education Support projects.
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 19
Ner Foundation donated £5,000 to the charity during the year.
During the year, Ner Foundation donated £5,000 to the charity.
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 19
Mr A Henry donated £120 to the charity during the year.
During the year Mr Henry donated £120 to The Centre for Specialist Education Assistance
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 19
The charity's net assets increased from £42 to £1,360 between the years ending April 2024 and April 2025.
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2025 £ £ £ Tangible fixed assets 15 15 30 Current assets 1,345 123,764 125,109 Creditors less than 1 year – (1,576) (1,576) Net assets 1,360 122,203 123,563
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 18
The charity's restricted funds increased from £96,370 to £99,761 in the year ending April 2024.
At 06 Apr 2023 Income Expenditure At 05 Apr 2024 £ £ £ £ Restricted fund – grants received 96,370 80,168 (76,777) 99,761
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 18
The charity's unrestricted funds increased from £52 to £42 in the year ending April 2023.
At 06 Apr 2023 Income Expenditure At 05 Apr 2024 £ £ £ £ General funds 52 5,911 (5,921) 42
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 18
No employee received more than £60,000 in benefits during the year.
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 17
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period in 2025 were £46,395.
Wages and salaries 46,395
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 17
The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance Limited incurred £1,320 in fees for the independent examination of financial statements.
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,320
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 17
The total grants given in 2025 were £57,263.
Total grants 57,263
Financial · Observational claim · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, page 17
The charity's financial statements comply with FRS 102 and are eligible for independent examination.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: ... the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable in the UK (FRS 102).
Governance · Commitment statement · From The Centre for Specialist Educational Assistance — annual report and accounts, year ending 05 April 2025, - 6 -