NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT (NOCS)
NOCS provides social support, facilities and development opportunities for people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction, particularly due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mental ill-health and rural/social isolation. People in our community form lasting friendships, gain self-confidence and, over time, develop their skills and start to manage their anxiety.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total net assets increased to £23,680, with unrestricted reserves standing at £5,537. The trustees report that the charity is not in deficit and that all allocated funds are being spent on their specified allocations. However, the trustees note a significant drop in income due to changes in funder criteria, which has made securing support for their charitable objectives more difficult.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Neil Stuart Kernonchair
- Anna Marie Walter
- Byron Quayle
- James Jeffrey Drew
- Kieanna Thysheem Nelson
- Sharon Cripps
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/03/2025 | £57k | £45k |
| 28/03/2024 | £41k | £45k |
| 28/03/2023 | £34k | £42k |
| 28/03/2022 | £26k | £39k |
| 28/03/2021 | £56k | £32k |
Common questions
Is NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT (NOCS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total net assets increased to £23,680, with unrestricted reserves standing at £5,537. The trustees report that the charity is not in deficit and that all allocated funds are being spent on their specified allocations. However, the trustees note a significant drop in income due to changes in funder criteria, which has made securing support for their charitable objectives more difficult. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £14k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2023 | £81k | Rolling With the NOCS |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £10k | New Space New Lease of Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/02/2019 | £35k | Beyond Noc's Box |