The Alerts (affected Lived Experience Research Treatment Support) Group Cic
Directors' Report
for the year ended 31 January 2026
The directors present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 January 2026.
Community Interest Company Report
For the Year Ended 31 January 2026
General Description of the Company's Activities and Impact
The Alerts Group CIC operates as a community interest company dedicated to amplifying the voices of individuals with lived
experience of gambling-related harms. The organization exists to promote meaningful engagement, collaboration, and
representation within the gambling harm sector, ensuring that those with lived experience are central to the development and
delivery of relevant services and policy for future improvements.
2.Summary of Activities During the Year
During this reporting period, The Alerts Group CIC was commissioned by GambleAware to work alongside members of the
National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). The primary objective of this commission was to strengthen and increase the
voice of lived experience across NGSN member organisations, ensuring that the insight and expertise of individuals affected
by gambling are embedded in service design, delivery and evaluation.
Main areas of work included:
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating regular meetings and discussions between NGSN members and lived experience
representatives.
Capacity Building: Supporting organisations to develop frameworks and opportunities for lived experience
participation.
Knowledge Sharing: Gathering and sharing insights, case studies, and best practice examples from across the
network to strengthen collective understanding and impact.
Throughout the year, The Alerts Group CIC conducted a range of community consultations to ensure that people with lived
experience remained at the heart of our work.
Consultation activities included:
Focus Groups and Discussion Sessions: Engaging directly with individuals with lived experience to gather feedback on
services and identify emerging needs.
Collaborative Workshops with NGSN Members: Facilitating sessions to discuss barriers and opportunities for
meaningful participation in service delivery.
Surveys and Feedback Mechanisms: Collecting structured input from participants to inform recommendations shared
with GambleAware and NGSN partners.
Feedback from these consultations was compiled and shared with key stakeholders, helping shape future strategic planning
and partnership priorities across the network.
Wider community engagement efforts also included:
Maintaining a visible presence in the community, collaborating with local leaders and stakeholders.
Championing the voices of lived experience, advocating for groups seeking further opportunities to support further
advancement in education and support.
Providing innovative solutions through shared learning between lived experience, the voluntary sector, and clinical or
research services.
Outcomes and Impact
The profile and influence of lived experience voices within the NGSN increased significantly.
Multiple member organisations introduced or strengthened lived experience advisory structures.
Improved relationships were established between people with lived experience and service providers, fostering more
inclusive and responsive service design.
The Alerts Group CIC contributed to national conversations on embedding lived experience in gambling harm
reduction strategies.
Future Plans
Expand its network of lived experience contributors and advocates.
Develop additional training and resources to support effective engagement practices.
Explore opportunities for broader community collaboration and research into gambling harms.
The Directors would like to express sincere thanks to:
- All NGSN member organisations
- GambleAware, for their continued partnership and support
- And especially, the individuals with lived experience whose contributions of time, insights, and expertise remain central to
our mission
Their commitment continues to shape the work and impact of The Alerts Group CIC.
Signed,
Andrew Gray
Director, The Alerts Group CIC
Date: 23 October 2026
Consultations with Stakeholders
Stakeholders and consultations held, are referred to in the above report.
Directors' Remuneration
Directors' remuneration during the year totalled £17,110.
Transfer of Assets Other Than for Full Consideration
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration has been made.
On behalf of the board
Mr Andrew Gray
Director
23 October 2026
The following directors held office during the whole of the period:
Mr Steven Nyandu
Mr Andrew Gray
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
Signed on behalf of the board of directors
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Mr Andrew Gray
Director
Approved by the board on: 23 October 2026
The Alerts (affected Lived Experience Research Treatment Support) Group Cic
Income statement
for the year ended 31 January 2026
The Alerts (affected Lived Experience Research Treatment Support) Group Cic
Statement of Financial Position
as at 31 January 2026
Total assets less current liabilities
284
Capital and reserves
2,651
The Alerts (affected Lived Experience Research Treatment Support) Group Cic is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales, registration number 15411029. The registered office is 35 Strauss Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7UD, England.
2 Average number of employees
During the year the average number of employees was 0.
For the year ending 31 January 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the micro-entity provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and FRS 105, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the Micro-entities Regime.
Director
Company Registration No. 15411029