With a thorough understanding of successful organisational structures, our development officer helped develop a new business plan to create a clearer business picture for Neurodiverse Community.

What was the challenge?

Struggling to navigate an increasingly high workload, the team at Neurodiverse Community were looking for support and guidance to revise their organisational structure to one that was fit for their expanding future. They contacted Community First Yorkshire to ask for help with managing their ‘revolving door’.

How did Community First Yorkshire help?

Our development officer undertook a complete overhaul of the group’s structure, and provided the guidance needed to develop a new business plan. Further support around legal and governance structures helped the group explore whether to become a charity, but in the end they opted for Community Interest Company status, feeling it was a better fit.

The development officer helped them identify five key areas of activity, and the group streamlined and assigned all of the organisations’ work within this structure.

A clear aim was established for the organisation and a helpful flowchart was put on the office wall, helping the team to have a clearer view of their work and enabled them to see how everything was created to fit together.

What does the future look like?

The organisation is currently working on funding bids, seeking a permanent location, and building appropriate networks to increase the impact of their support in their communities.

About the organisation

Neurodiverse Community is a safe and supportive space for neurodiverse individuals to learn, grow, and thrive. They provide case support, out-of-school sessions, adult and youth sessions.

How we can help you

As a registered charity, we understand your needs. Our local advisers work across North Yorkshire and will come to you to ensure you get access to the best quality advice and guidance including funding advice, helping you set up as a community organisation, governance and trustees, finance support, marketing advice, and exploring ways to further develop your organisation.

If you know a community group, charity or social enterprise that needs some support to be even more successful, contact one of our friendly advisors on 01904 704177 or communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

Community Support North Yorkshire is funded by North Yorkshire Council and NHS North Yorkshire.

Do you need help with:

• securing income for your organisation or project?
• turning your ideas of becoming a new community organisation into a reality?
• benefitting from greater security as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)?
• thinking about reviewing your organisation and planning ahead?
• understanding trustee’s legal roles and responsibilities?
• benefitting from a financial health check?

Our advisers can help. Call us today 01904 704177 or email communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk