TECHTIVITY
Our main activities are a weekly technology club (Tech club), 4-5 events per week through the school holidays and a surf club which runs through the spring and summer months (Wave Riders). In addition, we support the parent carers who attend these activities with their children through social gathering and relaxation opportunities.
Objects
1 TO RELIEVE THE CHARITABLE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED BY REASON OF COGNITIVE DISABILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ADHD, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND SOCIAL ANXIETY, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS;2 TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF SUCH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit for the year, which was covered by holding reserves. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a positive credit position with over six months of running costs held. The charity aims to maintain six months of running costs in unreserved funds to ensure continuity if grants are not obtained.
What the accounts disclose
“Please see our submitted receipts and payments accounts for details of the amounts held at the end of the period 2024/25.” — page 3
“In relation to holding reserves, we aim to have 6 months worth of running costs (in our own fundraising / unreserved funds) at any time.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Leanne Michelle Toychair
- CERI JANE CHATHAM
- Frances Clare Hall
- Hannah-Marie Lewis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £62k | £63k |
| 30/06/2024 | £46k | £43k |
| 30/06/2023 | £27k | £24k |
| 30/06/2022 | £39k | £31k |
| 30/06/2021 | £20k | £19k |
Common questions
Is TECHTIVITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated at a deficit for the year, which was covered by holding reserves. The trustees confirm the charity remains in a positive credit position with over six months of running costs held. The charity aims to maintain six months of running costs in unreserved funds to ensure continuity if grants are not obtained.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2019 | £10k | Techtivity To Go |