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AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Stratsgic Report Autism Unlimited Llmited Company Number 2506982 Registered Charity Number 1000792 Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2022

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Contents Message from the Chair Trustees, Annual Report Statement of responsibilities 14 Independent auditorf5 report 16 Statement of financial actwities 20 Summary income and expenditure account 21 Balance sheet 22 Cash flow statement 23 Note5 to the financial statements 24

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Message from the Chair 11 gives me great pleasure lo introducg the annual report and financial statements for thè year lo 31 March 2022. As I write this report, we a￿ beginning to hope that we have finally seen the end of the Covid pandemic- dare we believe that the worst is now behind us? Once again, I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude lo every single member of our team who has continued to provide support for our autistic community. I would also like tD recognise the courage of some of our students and adu]ts living with autism who have found the conditions caused by Covid extreme￿ challenging. We have, over the last year and as part of our new idenlty, revisit&d our values which are the core principles under which we operate. As a Charity we exist to provide services and support for our children, adults, and their families and as such il is important that we continue lo find new and improved ways of doing this. We are not afraid lo experimen( lo learn from our mistakes bul always strive lo be bètter and improve the services we provide. l am delighted to update you on progress for each of our values and the graal strides forward we have made.. Resilience: This year we have faced the continuing impact of Covid, but it has not stopped us from providing the care and support that our students and aduks deserve. Thanks lo the dedication of our team, we remained open the entire lime. Portfield School was, I believe, the only SENlautism specialist school, rf not the only school in the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole IBCP) region, which did riot close ils doors sl some point. Our teams continued to work in bubbles and maintained provision for students. We are all very proud of never giving in. when many SEN schools were closed for long periods of time- it is this spirit and life blood of our Charity that was cleady visible in thesè dIff￿U times. Al the same time, our Adu￿ Services struggled under the double blow of rgoruthment challenges, national candidate shortages and soaring agency worker Costs. We are not alone in this struggle- more than a third of learning disability care providers have already had to close services due lo similar pressures. However, we have remained operational throughout th& year due lo the heroic efforts of ourAdult Services Tèam and the Trustees, agreement to appW central Chartty funds and ￿serVeS. The financial burden of maintsining staffing across Dur seNices throughout Covid has been heavy and signrficanlly higher than the funding we ieceived from NHS bodies and local authorities as commissioners of services. We are concerned that the high level of agency staff in our services impacts on the quality of the care we provide. These concerns weigh heavily on our minds and influence the priorities for our planning for next year and the following years. It is our rèsponsibility as a Charity lo a¢hieve sustainable models of servi delivery. Partnership- Everything we have achieved this year has bèen launched in consuitation wf(h our autistic community. Their views have been a major contribution to what we have done and how we have done it. From the language we use lo the services we develop we aim lo ensure that they meet the needs of our children, adutts, 8nd their families. l am delighted that the Charity is viewed as an open and receplNe organisation and that everybody feels they can share their dreams and requirements for ¢hange. I reported last year that we planned to review our identity which had become less relevant in today'5 society. We have grown signfficanlly over the last few years, and it was time to renew how we appeared lo the outside world and to @nsure that this reflected the Charity we are today. When making this dècision we were aware that we needed lo do lot more work in partnership with the autistic community and so we worked Glose￿ wrf(h them through focus groups and rnèelings lo change both our language and our imagery. This was an important slep forward for us and we rtainly learnt a lol from the experience. As we move forward, we will always look to find new opportunities for consukation with, and the involvement of, our aulisb'c Community. The end resujt was that, in November 2021, we adopted a new name, Autism Unlimited, which reflects our ethos of creating a world of unlimited possibilities for people Ipiing with autism. We launched a new websrf(e and imagery, which were designed in collaboration with autistic friends and colleagues and was very much a community project. I hope you enjoy our new identity which has been welcomed and arlopled vèry swiftly by everyone involved. We have developed an exciting new online training package lo promote awareness and inclusion in the workplacè. Designed to be used by Government bodies, private businesses, and Blue-chip organisations alike,. the purpose is lo

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report expSain how simple adaptations in the workplace can mean that autistic people will have an opportunity lo show their numerous skilL% and that this lèads to greater acceptance and undeislanding. This 15 a determined effort on our part ID change the perception of autism to a much wider audience. Our belief is that everybody in the autistic community should have the same opportunities as ev2ryone èlse and be accepted for their lalenl, skills and attributes, bul that this can only be achièved by education, empathy anrl acceptance. There is already a lol of interest in the 'Underslanding Autism, training programme, which we hope to build upon in the corning year. Courage: As we increased our support to wider reaches of the autism community, we opened our new independent learning hub for 18-25-year-olds in October 2021. This is an innovative new programme which provides young aduts with the individual guidance and skills they need lo fulfil their career aspirations such that they Searn to Iwe as independently as they can. By studying practical ways of dealing wrth everyday situations, young adults can find new ways lo manage anxiety, build self-conlidence, and prepare themselves for adutthood. Our aim is for learners lo live fLJlfilled INes of their choice and lake their iightful place in society, enjoying the experiences that many ol us lake for granted. Promoting greater understanding of autism Is part of our existence as a Charity and latè last year we ran a campaign called °Aulism- il's more than you think. The purpose of this was to give our children, adults and members of our team, the opportunity lo tell their story, lo explain either In writing or via a video the depth of their autism. the individuality of autism and what they need lo be able to live their best lil&. l am thrilled that so many people look the time to participate in this- all of the content can be viewed on our website and il is well Worth a look,. the stories are inspirational and uplifting. Curiosity: ReGeiving an aulisrn diagnosis is often dèscribed as an important slep for anyone who struggles lo understand their feelings and lo be understood by their family, friends and colleagues. Sadly, it ¢an lake months if nDt years via the NHS lo achieve a diagnosis. We believe that lo improve the lives of autistic individuals means offering an assessment and diagnosis service as early as possible. Thanks lo a very generou5 donation from one of our lifelong benefactors and lo the aulislic community who were involved in the development of what was required, we opened the Chris Page Centre in March 2022. The Centre provides adults with assessment and diagnosis in 3 timely and sensitive way and also provides children and families with Information and advice through ils Community Connect seNice. We are working with many local support groups and local authority services to endeavour lo ensure that each and every person who Contacts the Centre will receive the advice and guidance thèy need. Care: The school continues lo go from strength lo strength and this year, despite extreme conditions, we saw an increase in our number of pupils lo over 100. A new transition class was added to give young people the opportunity to prepare for their next move lo Sixlh Form. We arg extremely proud that some of the students developèd their own micro catering business supplying the Charity team wrth delicious homemade cakes. They have already demonslraled an excellent flair for how lo market their goods which are exiremely lasly. We have some budding entrepreneurs arriving lo Sixth FDrm next yearl New Trustees l am pleased lo confirm the appointment of Jan Cresswell, Emma Williams, Jan Thurgood. and Melanie Foster as new Iruslees who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Board from the education and social care sectors. Finally wrth ever increasing volalilily in our sector and, indeed. in the world, we are determined lo address the challenges we face, and a150 to continue lo devebp our facilities such as the new Sixth Form and expansion of our Future5 seNlCe. My sincerest thanks go lo my colleagues on the Trustee Board for their commitment and support throughout the year. Siun Cranny, our Chief Executive has led the Charity and the team with unbridled energy and vision through another successful year despite a volatile envirDnmenl. Partnèrship is a￿ayS key lo effective chaiily governance, and l am pleased to report that the Board continu& a positNe, challenging, and dynam￿ relationship with the CEO and her team.

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIPdllTED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Thank you to our volunteers, donors and supporters who gNe so generously and a￿ fundamental in enabling us to deliver our servi￿$ and the support. My gratitude a150 goes to the Autism Unlimited team of almost 500, who have not only maintsined our semces bul have gone over and above what is expected of them to create unlimited opportunities for our children. adult5 and their families to have the very best lrfe and lo achieve their g031s.

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Autlsm Unllmited - our vision and strat&gy Our charity was founded in 1968 by parents of aulislic children in their garden shed. They were dètermined that their children had the educational SLJPPOrt they needed and established one Df the first schools for aulislic children in the UK. Today the charity has grown signilicanlly, and we now provide significantly more education and support services to a greater number of adults and children who benefit from our expertise. Our vision: Our vision is lo create a world of unlimrted possibilities for people living with autism. Our mlssion.. We exist to SUPPDrt and empower IhDse living with autism. We recognis& the challenges lor Children, adults and their families and will work with them as partners lo find solutions and create opportunrties IhrDugh tailored learning and support. Our value$: Resilignce- we 5UPPOrt each other to find a way and by never giving up we buikl strength to deal wrth life's challenge$ Partner5hip- we work colLaboratively, list&n and resp￿1 the views of others. We recognise the power of enabling Ih¢)se INir4J with auttsm to reach their goals Cournge- we stand up for what is right and disTUPt traditional views or practi￿8 in a positive way Care- we safeguard those who are vulnerab￿, feel isolated or need our support Curious- we leam every day, are open to challenge. find new solutions and refiecl and leam from our experiences Our servlcos impact.. Residential Homes During 2021-22, we operated six residential homès for adults across the region for small group living in the community. Each home empSoys specially trained staff and provides a safe, supportive and positive environment., ensuring that personal inleresls, hobbies, and needs are considered and m21. Community Support We provide SUPPDrted living seNi¢es to people of all ages in their own homes and in the community. Our commitment s lo piovide every single person we Support with the framework lo identify the opportunities that are available lo them, lo make considered choices about what they want to achieve and lo work in partnership with them lo successfully achieve those aims. Portfield School Portfield School is a thriving non-mainlained school with a Published Admissions Number of 100 students in purpose- built accommodation in Parley, n&ar Christchurch, and al ils 14-plus Sixth Form facility in Christchurch. The school specialises in education for chiklren and young people from ages 014 to 19 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. Community Connect Servicg Our Community Connect SeNice can 5ignp051 anybody irnpacled by autism ID both our own resources and lo external organisalions who can provide inlDrmalion and support. This includes parents and wider family members as well as aduts looking for post diagnosllc support. Our support can help individuals and families navigate hea￿h. S￿la1 care, and education services. We regularly support those who are looking for a diagnoskq for themselvès or a family member by explaining the as- sessmenl pathway. Charity Hub Our bu51ness support functions comprise the Chief Executive, Finance, IT, HR, Facili(ies, Marketing and Fundraising.

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Publlc Benefrt Staternerbt The Charty's Trustees have given due regard to the Charity Commission's guidanee on public benefrt and lo its supplementary guidance in respect of fee charging charities. The Trustees are satisfied that, through ils primary activrties, the Charity provides identifiable benefits and that these are consislenl with its charitable Dbjects. The Trustees do not consider that these actNities produce any identifiable delrimenl or hami. The Trustees are satisfied that the benefits provided by the Charty are available to beneficiaries consistent with its Charitab￿ aims- people with autism. learning difficulties and mentsl health drfficulties and their families I carers. In acknowledging that the Charity charges fees for many of its services, the Trustees are satisfied that no individual is unreasonably restricted through action by the charrty from benefiting from its activities through an inabilrty to pay and I or through povety. The Trustees are satisfied that any private benefit is incidental to its public benefit acliwly. Volunteers The Trustees gratefully acknowledge the contribution Df volunteers who provide support for service delivery aclnirfties and fundraising events. Volunteers help the charity to deliver its servi￿8 every day and, without them, we could not achieve what we do. We are privileged to be able to call on many volunteers who, themselves, hav9 experience of autism- they enrich our lives, provide advice and help us to continually improve what we do. Strategic report The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors, Report Regulations 20131. requires the Charf(y to prepare strategic report. The strategic report comprises of the following sections.. Objectives and activities Achievements and perfomiance Financial Review Plans for future periods ObjectNes and aetivitigs The Articles of Association slatè that the Charity is.. 'For the public beneff( for the provision of education, social care, advocacy and other support services to those whose lives are affected by autism, learning and developmental difficuf(ies or mental health difficulties.. The Charty's main actDiilies undertaken in relation to those purposes are defined through its vision and mission stslemÈnt. Achievèments and performance in the past year Communlty and residential services We remained fully operational throughout the Covid pandem￿ providing care and support in both our residential homes and our sUPPOrted living services. However, we recognised that our strategy for providing caro would be far more effèclwe if we focused on specific one lo one support for individual n*ds in a more consislenl manner. To achieve this, we withdrew all domiciliary care services and reduced our supported living services in the East and West. This enabled us to focus on the providing the best qualty of care to a smaller number of adults rsther than providing a dilution of that care lo a larger number of adults. Our focus has always been and will continue lo be qualty provision for people whD need our support. The opening of the Aspire home in May bsl year has proved lo be a huge success and we have been full since August 2021. We currently work wth 7 individuals who are benefrtting from the independent living and bespoke support they require at this lime. It remains a drfficull time for heaf(h and social care providers wth a lack of resources and increased costs. We are continuing lo work in partnership with NHS and local authority commissioners to address the financial viability of

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors. and Strategic Report maintaining our seryi¢es for the people we support. We have made some pos(Éive progress and will continue with the dialogLJe to find the right solutions. Care Quality Commission ICQCI inspeclDns have ￿SUMed this year after the Covid pandemic had Stopped face lo face inspections. Desk based as5e5smenls from CQC on our Services have continued, as have the annual provider information report required by all services. Education The school roll increased from 89 al the end of March 2021 to 104 at the end of March 2022. This increase was managed through the addition of a further class at Portfield School on the Parley Srte. The school remained open throughout Covid restriction5, continuing lo provide full services for all students. All classes are laught by teachers wrth QUalif￿d Teacher Status or who are undertaking training lo achieve this. Trie Integrated Support Lead and Assistant roles have dev&loped lo enhance the education and therapy provision across both educational 5"rtes. The introduction of the Portfield School Shop ha5 laught students the value of money, enabling them ID begin lo generalise their money skills and lo develop an understanding ol saving. The Therapy Team continues lo grow with moro therapists joinin9 the team and the school also employ5 a full-lime swimming teacher. Outdoor learning has continued lo grow wrth the introduction of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and the John Muir Award. These both en¢our39e students lo explore the natural environment, engage in conservation and support wellbeing which we have also developed with the introduction of our 'Roundhouse' building a purpose-buill spa¢e for mindfulness, yoga and dance and movement psychotherapy. Our people Employees represent our greatest inve51menl and are our most valuable asset. Acquiring and retsining the highest calibre of talent is our priority and our mantra is'Recruil- Train Relain,. Our Ihree-year people plan focusses on employee engagement, ensuring our people have the best possible work experience. A fully interactive on-boarding plattorm, personal development and bespDke, accredited training programmes have been developed lo enGDuraye positive culture and career progression. The senior management learn has communicated regularly with the Charity's employ2es lo ensure they are kept appiaised of organisalion31 issues and performance. Staff Focus Groups ensure employee feedback 15 considered and that viws are represented from all colleagues across the charity. Over the course of the year, signrficanl focus has been placed on supporting the mental heatth of colleague5, particularly considering the impact of the national staffing crisis across Adult Social Care and challenging work schedules. We have trained more Mental Health First Aiders, Increased our ¢heck-in and we￿are calls and awarded Self-care days. Vvherèver possible and affordable, recognition awards have been made and enhanced rates applied lo acknowledge expertise and knowlgdge alongside formal qualifications. The range of mandatory and optional training programmes continued to be developed and delivered, wf(h on increased focus on CPD learning lo ensure colleagues are educatèd on the most appropriate and up lo date methods and techniques in speciali5ed areas. Particular emphasis was given to training on regulatory issues such as safeguarding, medication and embedding the Integration of our PBS IPositivo Behavioui Supportl CU￿u[e across all areas of the charity. Many new innovations and approaches were employed by Dur talent and recruitment team lo attract new team members in a highty eompelilive ¢andidal& market. Appoinlrnents were made using value-based recruilmenl techniques lo ensure all new colleagues aligned to OLJt ethos and philosophy. We launched a long service recognition scheme as well a highly inleraclive benefits Portal, providing single location access lo numerous employee benefits. The Charity has always provided a productive, inclusive working environment. where all employees are Irttated equally with dignty and respect. We are committed lo the fair Irealmenl of our staff, workers, volunteers, Trustees, and governors regardless of race. gender, religion, Sexual orienlalion, responsibility fc)r dependents, age and physical I mental disability. Our Equal Opportunities Policy se15 Out our commitment lo promoting equal opportunities in employment. This includes our 8pproach lo recruitment and selection. to part-time and fixed-term work and to making reasonable and appropriate adjuslmenls for disabilities. Our training service has been awarded CPD accredited slalus for our Autism Acceptance and Autism Awareness programmes, these were co-produced in consu￿allOn with our autislir community and network. In addition. we hav& been appointed as the official training provider for Dors&l Council and BCP Council to deliver woikforce training in Understanding Autism. Vve have an active programme ol working wrth local businesses on aLttism-Iriendly recruitment processes and appointment of neuro-diverse employees.

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporatlng the Directors, and Strategi¢ Report Community Connèct SeNice This service was set up in September 2019 wf(h the aim of providing both practical and emotional support to those living w(th autism and related issues. Over the course of the year, the service has dealt with enquiries from.. individuals living with autism (recently diagnosed or seeking diagnosis) individuals requiring counselling services families in crisis families looking for access to Iherapfrul￿ services not available lo them on the NHS local authority family support workers CAHMS (Child and Adoles¢ent Mental Health Service) counsellors GPS social services schools looking for access lo training or advi￿ to support specific pupils INing with autism in a mainstream setting This year saw the launch of the Chris Page Centre ICPCI, which offers assessment anrl diagnosis services for adu￿. The Centre seeks lo easè lengthy NHS referral limes for autism pre-assessment and diagnosis ancl will provide aduts, children. and families wl(h support no matter what their diagnosis outcome. The CPC has been made possible by a legacy from the estate of the late Chris Page who was fomierly one of our Trustees. Fundraislng We are committed to protecting donors and the public, including vulnerable people, from any unreasonably intrusDie or pèrslstenl fundraising approaches and will not app￿ any undue possure Dn them to donate. We deal with existing and potential dDnors both gently and wi(h extreme care, protecting the Charills reputation and values. We may work wi(h some gentle persuasion, but we do not use any external professional fundraising services. TD providè further reassuran￿, and to demonstrate Complian￿ wrf(h the regulation for fundraising actDiilies, we are registèred with the Fundraising Regulator. We have adopted the regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice and use the Fundraising Regulatorfs logo On all fundraising communications. Autism Unlimited has not recewed any requests lo remove or suppress rlonor data from the Fundraising Preference Service. We have a process in place to deal wrth complaints and are pleased to conffrm that we have not had any re- laled to fundraising during the year. Perfomiance in fundraising over the period continued to be challenging. However, allowing for a subslanlial legacy in the previous year, likè for like ftjndraising income improved by 33 /0 over the period. Successes included the completion of the inner quad autism friendly playground at Portfield School,. tha installation of a 'model' classroom designed specifically for the needs of the childTÈn-, and funding provided for our Iwe training facility- a horse box Converted into a pop-up café. Important pledges were also re￿Ived for a new outdoor space for continuous education provision which will be installed in the 2022 summer holidays and ID SUPPDrt the newly launched Chris Page Centre Services. We are very giateful for all the direct financkgl and gff( in kind support we recewed.

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Financlal Review Review of the financial osltion at the end of the re The Charity's income for the period increased from £11,593,312 to £12,250,253, an increase of 5.7 /.. This income is derwed from.. ortin eriod Education conlracls.. £5,553,953 £2,875,648 £3,568,368 £122,018 Residential home conlracls.. Community support servicès.. Fundraising. Other activities.. £130,266 Expenditure in respect of those activities increased from £10,713.285 to £11,658,000, an increase of 8.80k. Education services.. £4,150,383 £7.285,989 Fundraising.. £131,468 Infoimalion and advice serV￿e I non-conlracled services.. £90,180 The combined activity generated a surplus of £592,253, 4.80A Df total income (prior year surplus.. £880,027). The result for the previou5 year included the release of an exceptional provision of £300,000 following the decision Df the Supreme Court not lo uphold an appeal in respect of sleep-ln rates. Excluding this release, the 5urplu5 was £58D,027 for 2020-21, a surplus of 5.OQA of turnover. Most of this surplus is required lo maintain free reserves al target levels given the growth In the Charty. The income and expenditure resutts support the Charity's Objects.. "For the public benefit for the provision of educ81ion, social care, advocaGy and othersupport Se￿ICeS ID those whose lives afft &ff&cled by autism, l&aming and developm8nlal difficulties or mental he211h difficulties." Tha Charity's nel assets have increased from £13,539,329 10 £14,131.582. Social care.. Finan¢i81 reserves and inv&slment olic Funds and reserves fall into the following categories. Restrlcted funds are those funds only available for expendrture in accordance wtih the donors, directions. Details of these are sel out in the notes lo the annual accounts. Fixed asset funds represent the fixed assets of Autism Unlimfted, the vast majority of which are the Ireghobjs of Portfield School and the residential homes. Wtthout them, Autism Unlimited could not operate. They are shown separately lo other unrestricted funds due to the size and importance of these assel5. Designated funds are sel aside at the discretion of the Trustees for a specrfic future purpose. At the end of th& 2020- 21 financial year. the Trustees agreed Its designate an amount of £550,000 specifically lo recognise the additional risk r&laling lo the Covid pandemic and the ability to maintain front line worker resource. This was fully &xpended in the curienl year. Freg reserves are freely available for general use. They are retained to enable the Tru51ees lo provide assurance to our service users, the public, commissioners and regulators Ihal Autism Unlimited will be able to sustain its conlraclual commitments lo dèliver care and education ser4ices. These funds are primarily held in cash lor liquidity purposes. Free reserves are sèl at a level lo withstand any short-term financial risks, the main Dnes being the additional costs of managing a significant shortage ol skilled care workers or teaching assistants and l or the loss of revenue ol a significant number of service user ¢onlracls. Based on the short-lerm risks, the Trustees have targeted a free reserve holding of three months, expenditure. Should projections Df frèe reserves fall outsidè the range ol two to four month5, expenditure, the Trustees will review the business plan and make changes as appropriate,. including consideration of the fixed assets employed in the business and the methods by which they are linan¢ed. 10

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report At the end of March 2022. the Charity had free reserves of £3.7m, equating lo 3.3 month5 of expenditure, in line with ils freè reserves largel lon the equivalent basis 31 March 2021.. 2.9 monlhsl. Total funds amounted to £14.1 m of which £2.2m is reslricled, £8.1 m rep￿SentS the value of operational fixed assets and £0.1m was designated to invest in the launch of the Chris Page Cenlre. The details of all funds are shown in notes 16 and 17 to the financial slalemenls. The Charity's policy is primarily lo hold sufficient liquid funds lo meet ils operational requirements, as detem)ined by cash flow projections and regular risk assessment. These liquid reserves are backed up by a large propety Portfolio, much of which is freehold, not committed as security against existing borrowing, and so would provide a Sour￿ of further medium4erm liquidity should the need arise. The Charty's policy, where liquid reserves exceed the needs of medium-term cash flow forecasts, is to fund planned expansion of the Charity's operational property portfolio, which supports services provided lo ils beneficiaries. or lo pay down long term debt, as applicable. If liquid funds We￿ to exceed these requirements, the Charity's policy would be lo invest in appropriate long lemi commercial inveslmenls, based on its investment policy and a financial analysis of the options available. Income from these longer-lfyrm commercial investments would be used to 5UPPOrt the operational activities of the Charity. Currently, no longer-term commercial investments are being held and there are no Ind￿allOnS that this will be the case in the foreseeable f￿ure. Annual Trustee risk statement The Tru51ees are responsible for the management of risks faced by Autism Unlimited. We define key strat￿lC and operational risks as those that. wilhoul effective and appropriate miligalion, would have a severe impa¢l on our work, our reputation, or our ability lo achiève our ambitions. The Trustees work lo an established risk management process lo assess business risks and implement risk management strategies. This involves identifying the types of risks fa￿d, priorilising risks in leims of potential impact and likelihood of O¢CLJrrènce and idenlrfying means of mitigating the risks. These risks are reported lo the Trustees. allowing them lo challenge any assumptions management have made about risks and lo understand the context in which decisions are taken. This helps to ensure that the most serK)us risks are being managed effectively. The key controls used include.. Fomal agendas and minutes for all Committees and Board activity. Detailed tems of reference for all Committees and approvals process for all actions by the Board. Comprehensive slralegi¢ and operational planning, budgeting and management accounting. Clear organisalional structure and lines of reporting. Formal wrrtten and reviewable policie5. Clear aulhorisation. delegations and approval levels. Trustèe approved risk management poI￿Y and associated procedures. Key risk5 and uncertainties Principal risks currently identffjied, and associalad mitigating controls are- Re ulal and com lian¢e risks To miligale the iisk of failure to maintain high levèls of safeguarding for service users, we have implemented a comprehensive safeguarding strategy across the Charty wrf(h reporting SyStÈms and staff training. Trustee and external reviews are undertaken to ensu￿ the robustness of our systems and exlernal whistleblowing support 15 in placè for staff. There is a risk that we fail to meet the regulatory standards expected of our operational teams. To mitigate this, we have rigorous internal systèms and standards in pla￿. We conduct spot checks of these standards and internal audits. The Practice and Standards Committee is responsible for monrtoring our practices and reports to the Board of Trustees. Financial risks We face a loss of income and challenges in agreeing uplrfts or financial reviews with commissioners of services. To mitigate thrs, we have developed c051ing models to be used in pricing discussions, strengthening relationships wrf(h local authorities and NHS bodies, and incorporating a full review of the financial operating model into the strategic review. 11

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report eralional risks Challenges in recruiting the required levels ol appropriately qualified staff to maintain and expand services per5isI. We have introduced a number of inilialives and apprDaches over the past year lo maximise lalenl attraction, recruilmenl and retention practices and we Continually review our strategies. We take our responsibilities over the handling of sensitive data very seriously. The UK GDPR regulations gave us the opportunity lo review our responsibilities lo protect personal data and pievenl data breaches", and lo ensure that we have appropriate dal8 protgction processes in place. External risks In common with Similar organisalion5, we face the risk of disruption lo our IT seNices through cyber-attack or other actions. To mitigate this, we have embedded security within our systems and back-up servers to piote¢l data. We also have ongoing external oversight of our systèms and support 51aff through training and awareness campaigns together with stringent password protection. licaliDns of Covid-19 Changes have been made across the Charity lo ensure the safely Df our staff and service users. The main risks have been lo ensure adequate levels of staffing al a time of increased absence and to ensure safety through increased InfeclDn control measures including regular te51ing. Our plans for 2022123 Education The school continu&s to grow and is expected lo be al maximum capacity of Published Admissions Number + 100/0 1110 students) from September 2022. Demand for our educational servicès remains high and we are developing plans lo expand the Sixth Form Sile lo enable more students lo be supported by Portfield School and Autism Unlimited. Communlty and Residentlal Services Oui supported living offering runs alon9side existing residential homes. Like many other providers, we afe reviewing the effectiveness and suslainabilily of these services in the light of increasing workfoice challenges. In July of 2021 we undertook a staff and stakeholder survey. We are working with our colleagues lo implement some ol the suggested improvements and new ways of working which will improve the care wg provide. We have also set up staff focus groups and staff fora. Our aim is to encourage real L)pinions to inform continuous improvements. Community Connect The Charity will continue lo build on its range of services in support of those Iwing wrth autism. This year we have set up a 5pecrfic Stegring Group lo look al ways In which we can identify those projects that will be of most value. The Group is made up of a crDss section of representatives from the Charity and the neuro4iverse community. Initiatives to dal& in¢lude a wellbeing seNice and online peer support group that we are Irialling. 12

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Administrative details Autism Unlimrfced is a company limited by guarantee (Company number 25069821 and a registered charty (Charity number 10007921. Wtth effect from 17 November 2021, the name of the company was changed from Auttsm Wess&X lo Autrsm Unltmiled Limited. Registered Offi￿.- Parley 2, Portfield School, Parley Lane. Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6BP Trustees The Trustees of the Charity during the year and to the dale of signing are as follows.. Current Trustees Mr M Farrell Appointed 11 December 2017 (resigned 4 November 20221 Chair since 19 November 2018 Appointed 3 September 2018 (resignèd 4 October 20221 Vicg Chair Sin￿ 8 Februa 2021 Mr H Nash Ms G Crouch MrHDam ne Mr R Strachan Ms J Shield Mr J Brazier M5MOas Mr M Brosnan Mr A Willshire Mrs J Gresswell Ms M FDSter Mrs E Williams Ms J Thur ood Dinted 30 A ri12018 ointed 19 Novèmber 2018 oinled 30 A ril 2019 ointed 1 Au ust 2019 oinled 6 Februa 2020 oinled 4 Au ust 2020 oinled 19 October 2020 ointed 17 December 2020 ointed 25 A ril 2022 ointed 25 A ril 2022 oinled 25 A ril 2022 oinled 27 June 2022 Chief ExecutNe Officer: Siun Cranny Company Secretary: Siun Cranny Solicttors- Paris Smi(h LLP 1 London Rd, Southampton S015 2AE Bankers: National Westminster Bank plc, 42 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth BH6 3RT Auditor: Rolhmans Audit LLP, Avebury House, 6 St Peter Street, Winchgsler, Hampshire S023 8BN 13

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Structure, Governance and Management Autism Unlimited is an incorporated charity governed by ils Articles of Association clated 19 Novembgr 2018. The minimum number of Trustees prescribed by the Articles is six,. currently there are thirteen Trustees. Trustees may be appointèd at any lime by a resolution of the Trustees, who are a150 the members of the Charity. Trustees hold office for three years, subject ID the tèrms of the Articles of Asso¢ialion. A Trustee may be re-appointed for a further leim in office up lo a maximum of three terms of three years. They are subsequently eligible for re- appointment after the second anniversary of their retirement. This provision, which was adoptèd al the Annual General Meeting on 19 November 2018, provides for progressive refreshing of the Board and acknowledges the recommendation in the Charity Governance Code that Trustees should be appointed for an agreed1ength of time. The Chaii of the Board of Trustees is elected by the Board al the first meeting following an Annual General Meeting. The Board of Trustees meets at least quarterly and is SLJPPOrted by the Finance and Aud(( Committee.. the Practice and Standard5 Committee., Portfield School Governing Body, and the Nominations Committee. All are 8¢counlable to the Board and have delegated power5 and responsibilities, which are specrried in their terms of reference. The Nomination5 Committee assesse5 the suilabilily of prospective candidates fDr a Trustee p0511ion and new Trustees are invited to attend 2 Board me&ling before forrnal consideration of their appointment. A comprehensive induction programme is implemented for each Iruslee, including face-lo-face and on-line training, visit5 to services, mentoring and continuing support from the Chair, other Board members and the Executive. All Trustees are required lo undertake safeguarding training. Daily operational running of Autisrn Unlimited, including finance, human resources and service-related activty, is delegated lo the Chief Executive Officer ICEOI based al the Charity Hub in Christchurch. The Trustees Df the charity are volunteers and receive no remuneration. The pay and remuneration of the Charity's CEO are set by the Board ol Trustees. Some employees are subject lo national pay scales. Trustee Indemnity As permitted by the Articles of Association. the Trustees have the benefit ol an indemnty, which is a qualifying third- party indemnity provision a5 defined by Section 234 of the Companies Act 2006. The Charity holds direclor5' and officers. liability insurance. Trustees, Responsibilities The Trustèes (who are also directors of Autism Unlimited for the purposes of Gompany lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report, which includes the slr8legic report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law require5 the Trustees lo prepare financial slalements for each financial year in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law including Financwl Reporting Standard FRS 102.. The Financial reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom General Accepted Accounting Practice. Under company law. the Trustees musl not approve the financial slalemenls unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fail view of the slate of affairs of a charitable company and of the incoming resour￿$ and appli¢aliDn of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company ftsr that period. In preparing these financial stateménts, the Trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP IFRS1021. make judgements and a¢counling estimates that are reasonable and prudent. slate whether applicable UK 8ccounling standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the ongoing concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in busine58. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain the charitable companls transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the fi'nancial posf(ion of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial statèment5 comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding thè assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection ol fraud and other irr￿ularrties. 14

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2022 Incorporating the Directors, and Strategic Report Financial statements are published on the Charty's website in accoTdance with legislation in the Unitec( Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements, which may vary frorn legislation in other jurisdictions. The maintenance and integrity of the Charity's websrfie is the responsibility of the Tru51ees. The Trustees. responsibility also extends lo the ongoing integrity ol the financial statements on the website. The Trustee5 have adopted the provisiDns of the Charf(ies SORP IFRS1021- A￿oUntIng and Reporling by Charities-. statement of Recommendod Practice- applicable ID charities preparin9 their a¢Gounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republtc of Ireland Second Edition leffeclNe 1 January 20191 in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity. The accounts have been prepared in accordance w((h the Companies Act 2006. Members of the Charrfty are limited lo the serving members of the volunteer Board of Trustees at any gwen time, who are limited to a guarantee of £1 each in the event of the Charty being wound up. Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors The mernbers of the Board of Trustees who were in office on the date of approval of these financial statements have confirmed that, as far as they are aware, there is no fylevanl audit information Df which the audtiors are unaware. Each member of the Board has confirmed that they have taken all reasonable steps that they ought lo have tsken as members of the Board in Order to make Ihemsebjes aware of any relevant audit informalign and lo establish th8t it has been communicated to Ihg audf(or. Approved on behalf of the Trustees 7 November 2022 James Brazier, Trustee 15

Independent Auditorfs Reportto the Member5 of Autlsm Unlimited Limited for the year ended 31 March 2022 Opinion We have audited the financial stslements of Autism Unlimrted Limiied, formerly known as Aubsrn Wessex. I'the charitable Company'l for the y&ar ended 31 March 2022 which comprise the Slalement of Financial Aclivilies. the Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes lo the financwl statements, inclkjding significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5, in¢luding FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practieel. In our opinion, the financial slalements.. give a true and lair view of the slate of the charitable company's affairs as al 31 March 2022 and ol its incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended, have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Acceptecl Accounting Practice. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Cornpanies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Inlernalional Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our re5ponsibililies under those standards are further d&scribed in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit ol the financial slalemenls section of our report. We are independent of thè charitable cornpany in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial slalemenls in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical respDn5ibililies in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relatin9 to going concern In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial slalemenls is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not idenlrfied any material uncertainties relating ID events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl gn thè charitable company's ability to Continue as a going concern for a period of al least 12 months from when the linancial slalemenls are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the tiustees with respect lo going concern aTe described in the relevant sections of this report. Other infomiation The other information comprises the Infomalion included in the annual report, including the tiuslees, report, other than the financial statements and our audilorfs report Ihereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except lo the extent otherwise explicitly stsled in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doin9 80, consider whether the other information is rnaterwlly inconsistent with the linan¢ial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit. or otherwisè appears lo b& materially misslaled. If we idenlify such malerial inconsistencies or apparent material misslalemenls, we ale required lo determine whethèr this gives rise tD a material misstatement in the financial slalements themselves. If. based on the work we have perfomed, we conclude that there is a material misstatèment of this other inlormalion, we are required to ￿Part that fact. We have nothing to rgport in this regard. 16

Independent Auditorfs Report to the Members of Autism Unlimited Limited forthe yearended 31 March 2022 Oplnions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: the infomiation given in the Iruslees, report, which includes the directors, report and the strategic report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial slalements., and the directors, report and the slr8tegic report included wtthin the trustees, report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirernents. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In tho light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtsined in the course of the audti, we have not identrfied material misstatements in Ihg directors, report or the slrate9ic report included within the Iruslees, report. We have nothing lo report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us lo report lo you rf, in our opinion.. adequate and proper accounting records have not beèn kept. o¥ returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not vislted by us,. or the finan¢ial slalements are not in agreement with the accounting records and relums., or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or we have not received all the infomalion and explanations we require for our audit Responsibilities of trustees As explained rnore fulty in the trustees, rèsponsibilities statement, the IfUSlee5 (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they gnie a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees detemiine nècessary lo enable the preparation of financial slalements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Iruslees are responsible for assessing the company's abilty to continue as a going concern, disc105ing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concem basis of aceounting Ljnless the trustees either intend lo liquidate the company or lo cease operations, or have no realistic alternative bul lo do so. Auditorfs responsibilltles for the audil of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error, and lo issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assuran￿ is a high level of assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstslement when rf( exists. Misslalemenls can arise from fraud or error and are considered materk?l if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expècted to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instancès of non-compluance wi(h laws ancl regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities. outlined above, to detect material misstalem&nts in respect of irregulaiities, including fraud. The extent lo which our procedures are capable of delecling irregulartties. including fraud is detaikd below.. 17

Independent Audltorfs Report to the Members of Autjsm Unlimited Limited for the year ended 31 March 2022 Thg •Xtent to whlch the audit was considered capable of detectlng irregularltles in¢ludlng fraud Our approach lo identifying and ossessing the risks of material mkqslalement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-￿MplianGe with laws and regulations, was as follows-. the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills lo identify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations., we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the chaiilable company through discussion8 Wlth the Iruslee5 and other management, and from our knowledge and experience of the charities seelor," we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the finan¢ial slalemenls or the opèrations of the charitable company, including the Companie5 Act 2006, the Charrties Act 2011, care legislation, schools legislation, safeguarding legislation, data protection, employment, environmental and health and safely legislation., we assessed the extent Df compliance with the laws and regulations identrfied above through making enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence. The identified laws and regulations were communicated yvilhin the aLJdil team regularly and the team remained alert lo instances ol non-complian¢e IhrDughoul the audit. We assessed the sU$￿PIlbIIltY of the company's financial statomenls to material misslalement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur. by.. making enquiries of managemènt as to where they considered there was susceptibility lo fraud, their knowledge ot actual, Suspected and alleged fraud,. and Considering the internal controls in placeto mitigate risks of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulolions. To address the risk of fraud through managemonl bias and override of controls, we.. perfomed analytical procedures lo identify any unusual or unexpe¢led relationships.. tested journal entries during the year and al the yeai-end lo identify unusual Iransaetions.. assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting eslimales set out in note 1.18 were indicative of potential bias", investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual Iransaclions., In response lo the risk of irregularitigs and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, bul were not limited lo.. agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documenlalion., reading the minutes of meetings of those charged w'rth governance., enquiring of management as lo actual and potential I'rtigalion and claims., reviewing correspondence with relevant regulators, includin9 OFSTED, CQC and the Environment Agency and the company's legal advisors., and rewewed legal and professional expendrture incurrecl in the year. There are inherent limrtations in our audit proGedures described above. The morè removed that laws and regula150ns are froTn financial transactions, the less likely rt is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Audf(ing standards also limit the audit procedures required lo identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection ol iegulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misslalements that arise due lo fraud can be harder lo detect than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion. A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.org.uklaudilorsresponsibililies. This description forms part of our audito¢s report. 18

Independent Auditorf5 Report to the Members of Autism Unlimited Limited forthe year ended 31 March 2022 Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body. in accordance wrth Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 20[￿. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slate to the charitable company's members those matters we are required lo slate lo them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permttted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyonè other than the charitable company and the charrtable company's members as a body. for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have fomed. / A 3th1~ JcA- Susan Sullivan FCA (Sènior Statutory Audilorl For and on behajf of Rothmans Audit LLP, SlalulDry Auditors Avebury House. St Peter Street, Winchester, Hampshire, S023 8BN Dale= 16 November 2022 19

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Statement of Financial Activities Year Ended 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Unrèstricted Restricted Total Total Funds Fund$ Fund$ Funds Notes Income Donations and legacies 10,106 111,911 122,017 353,227 Charitable activities 11,806,948 321,288 12,128.236 11,240,085 Total Income - *. 11.817,054 433.199 12,250.253 11,593.312 Expenditure Raising lunds 131,468 131,468 153,020 Charrtablè activities 11,081,478 445,054 11,526,532 10,560,265 Total expenditure 11,212,946 11.668,DOO 10.713,286 NET INCOME 604,108 111.85SI 592.2S3 880,027 Transfer5 between funds 2,500 (2,5001 Net movement In funds lor the year 606.608 114,3551 592,253 880,027 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 16 11.335,582 2,203,747 13,539,329 12,859,302 Total funds carried forward 11,942,190 2.189,392 14.131,582 13.539.329 20

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Income and Expenditure Account Year Ended 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Notes INCOME 12.250,253 11,593,312 General expenses 111,658,000) {10,713.2851 Operating surplusl (deficit) 4.£ 880.027 Interest payable and similar charges SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR ">YrttrS*¢ 592.253 880,027 ANALYSIS OF SURPLUS Unre5trict8d funds 604,108 963,408 Restricted funds 111,8551 183,3811 SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR 880,027 21

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Notes Flxed Assets Tangible assets 10,212,752 10,122,865 . 4 10,212,752 10.122,865 Current Assets Debtors Cash al Bank and in Hand 12 2,377,615 4,526,631 751.812 3,895,422 6.904,246 4,647.234 Crèdttots: Amounts falling due withln one year 13 12,885,416) 11,040,770) Net currgnt assets 4,018,830 Total assets less curr&nt liabilities 14,231,582 13,729,329 Cr¢d5tors: Amounts falling due aftèr more than one year 14 1100.0001 1100.0001 Provi$ions for liabilities (90,0001 Not assgts 14,131,582 13,539.329 Funds General unrestricted funds Fixed asset reserve Revaluation reserve Covid-19 contingency reserve Chris Page Centre Unrestrlcted funds 16 16 16 16 3,731,670 7,051,067 1.066,612 2,591,867 6,919,967 1,066,612 550,000 207,336 11,335,582 16 92,841 11.942,190 Restricted funds 16 2,189,392 2.203,747 14.131.682 13.$39,329 Company Number-. 2506982 The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the directors on 71N November 2022 and signed on their behalf by: James Brazier, Trustee 22

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Cash Flow Statement For The Year Ended 31 March 2022 2022 2021 Net cash provided by operating activities (Note 11 950,809 1,033.3S4 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible assets (325,330) 1324,2671 Sale of tangible assets 5,730 1,178.777 Net cash {used in) I provided by investlng a¢tlvlties {319,600) 854,510 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year 631.209 1.887.864 Cash and ¢ash equivalents at the beglnning of the year 3,895,422 2.007,558 Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year V-È. :. 4,526,631 3,895,422 23

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Note to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 1. Roconciliation of net movement In funds to not cash flow from operating activities 2022 2021 Nel income for the year las per the statement of financial acliviliesl 592,253 880,027 Adjustments for: Depreciation of tangible assets 229,963 221,192 Decrease I lincreasel in debtor5 11.625.803> 1,844,646 1145,8811 (Decrease) l increase in creditors 288,016 (Decrease) l inerèase in provisions 190,0001 1210,0001 Insuran￿ excess (2501 Net cash provlded by operating activities 950,809 1.033.354 2. Analysis of changes irb net cash At start of Year Cash-flows At End of Year Cash al bank & in hand 3,895,422 631.209 4.526,631 Total 3,895,422 631,209 4,S26,631 24

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 ACCOUNTING POUCIES Genaral information Autism Unlimited Limited is a company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in England and Wales. The Charitable company ￿ a public benefit entity. The address of its règistered office 15 Parley 2, Portfield School, Padey Lane, Christchurch. Dorset, BH23 6BP. wrth effect from 17 November 2021, the n￿e of the o)mpany wa5 changed from Autism Wessex to Autlsm Unlimited Limited. Accounting convention These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention modrfied lo inelude the revaluation of freehold land and buildings, and comply with United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards, including Financial Reporting Standard 1 D2, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, I'FRS102'1 and the Companies Act 2006. In preparing the financial statements the Charity follows best practice as set out in "Charities SORP IFRS 1021 Second Edition" effeclwe 1 January 2019. Autism Unlimi(ed Limitgd conslitules a public benefi't enlily as defined by FRS102. The charitable Company meets its day to day working capital requirements through its bank facilities. The charitable companls forecasts and projections, taking account of a reasonable assessment of possible changes in the funding and operating environment, show that the charitable cornpany should be able lo opèrate within the level of its current fa¢ilrties. After making enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charttable company has adequate resources lo continue in operational exi%lenee for the foreseeable future. The charitable company therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements. The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are sel out below. These policies have been ¢onsistently applied lo all years presented, unless othen￿lSe stated. Functional and presentation currency Thè charitable company's functional and presentation curren¢y is the pound sterling. Funds accounting Funds held by the Charity are.. Unrestricted general funds- these are funds which can be used in accordance wtth the chartsble objects at the dis¢relion of the Iruslees. Wrthin these funds amounts may be designated for a particular purpose. Restricted funds- these are fvnds that can only be used for parti¢utar iestricted purposes within the objects of the Charty. Restr￿lI0n$ arise when specffied by the donororwhen ￿ndS are raised for partrcuiar restricted purposes. Feès receivable Fees rèceivable represents the amount invoiced for the provision of services which fall wfthin the ¢ompany's ordinary aclivilies. Fee in¢ome is recognisèd on a slraighl-line basis over the period in which the sérvices are delivered. 25

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2022 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl Donations and glfts Voluntary income receivod by way of donations and gifts to the Charity is included in full in the slalemenl of financial activities when receivable. Intangible income is nDt included unlèss il represents goods or services, which would have otherwise been purchased. Gifts in kind are included at market value and as resources expended al the same value when dislribuled. Grants receivable Grants. including 9ranls for the purchase ol fixed assets and government grants. are recognised in full in the stslement ol financial activities in the year in which they are ieceivable unles5 they are subject to specified future performance-relaled conditions in which case they are recognised in income only when the perforMan￿- related conditions are mel. Investment incomè Investment income is accounted for in the period in which th? Charity is entitled to r￿elP1. Fundralsing costs These include the salaiies, direct expendf(ure and ovèrh&ad costs of the staff who promote fund-raising, including events together with an apportionment of central costs. 1.10 Charitable expenditure Charitable expenditure are all those costs relating lo service deliverance in accordance wrth the Charity's objectives togèther with an apportionment ol central costs. The method of apportionment for support costs uses the most appropriate basis in each case. as specified in thè notes to these a¢counts. 1.11 Governance costs Includes those costs associated wtth meeting the constilulional and slatulory requirgmenls of the Charity and includes the audit fees and costs linked lo the strategic management of the Charity. 1.12 Operatlng Leases Rentsls applKable lo oporaling leases are charged to the slalement of fInar￿la1 activf(ies on a straight line basis over the lease lerrn. 1.13 Tanglbl? fixed assets The Charity categorises its tangible fixed assets between the following asset types.. Freehold land and buildings IPortfield School campus) Freehold land and buildings Icommunrty properties) Premises Improvements Fixtures and fittings Motor vehicles Computer equiprnent 26

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2022 1. ACCOUNTING POUCIES Icontinuedl Tangible frKed assets are stated at cost lor deemed cost foi communty properties held al valuation al the dale of transition lo FRS1021 less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impaimenl losses. Cost includes the original purchase price and costs direclty attributed to bringing the asset lo ts working condibon for intended use. The Portfiekl School campus is revalued on a regular basis with the last revaluation having been undertaken as at 31sl March 2016. Tangible fixed assets are slated at ¢05t or valuation less accumulated depreciation. Depre¢iation is calculated to write off the cost or deem￿ cost of tangible fixed assets overtheir estimated useful lives as follDWS'.- Freehold land and buildings MDlor vehicles Computer equipment Fixiures and fittings 20/0 Straight line on buildings only,. land is not depreciated - 200/0 Straight line method per annum 25°/o Straight line method per annum 16.70h straight line method per annum At each reporting period end date, the Charity Teviews the carrying amounts of its tsngible fixed assets to detemine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order lo determine the extent of the impaimienl loss Irf any). 1.14 Pensions The pension cost charge wresenls the conlribLrtions payable to the Teachers, Pension Scheme., an insured group personal pension sGheme,' and the new government autcFenrDlment scheme. The Charity has no liabilty under thg schèmes Dlher than for the payment of those conlribLrtions. The pènsion ￿herneS, arrangement enables the Charity to comply wf(h the requirements ol stakeholder pension provisions. The Teachers, Pension Sch9me is a mullFemployer plan. Where it is not possible for the charitable company to obtain Suff￿lent information to enable rt lo account for the plan as a defined benefit ptan, f( accounts for the plan as a defined contribution plan. The govemment aulowenrolment plan 1$ a defined contribution pbn. The contributions are recognised as an expense when they are due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals in the balan￿ sheet 1.15 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalgnls include cash in hand, deposts held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturrties ofthree months or less and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts ale shown within borrowings in C￿￿ent liabilities. 27

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinugdl 1.16 Financial instruments The charitsble company has financwal assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualfy as basic financial instruments in accordance with FRS102. Basic financial instruments are initially re￿gnised at the transaction valLJe, including any transaction costs. Al the end of èach a￿OLInting period, basic financial instruments are recogni%ed at amortised cost. For tlebt instruments this is calculated using the effective interest rate melhcKY. Concessionary loans are inib'alty acwunled for at the amount r￿1Ve￿ and the carrying value is subsequently adjusted for any accrued intere51 payable. 1.17 Provislons for Liabilities Credrtors and provisK>ns are recognised where the charty has a present obligation resutting from a past event Ihat 11 probably result in the transfer of funds lo a third party and the amount due lo settle the obligation can be measured or eslimaled reliably. Credilcxs and provisions aro normally recognised al their $ettlement amount after altowing for any trade discounts due. 1.18 Critical accounting judgements and estimatlon uncertainty Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of ftjlure events that are believed lo be reasonable under the circumstances. lil Multi-employer defined benefit pension scheme Certain employees participate in the Tèachers, Pension Scheme ITPSI which is a mult1￿mployer dèfined pension scheme. The charitable company dcEs not have any comrnitmenl lo make good any a¢luarial deficit, nor is il entitled lo benttfil from any surplus lunding. In the judgement of the Trustee5, the Gharitable company does not have 5Lffticienl information on the assets and liabilities of the scheme anct does not have sufficient inform*ion to bè able lo reliably account for ils share of the defined benefit obligation and plan assets. Therefore, the scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution soheme. lill Useful economic lives of tangible assets The annual depreciation charge IDr tangible assets is sènsitive lo changes in the estimated useful econornic lives and residual values ol the assets. The useful economic live5 and iesidual values are re-assessed annually. They are amended when necessary lo reflect current eslimales based on future invgstments, economic ulilBation and phYS￿al condition of the assets. 28

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestrlcted Restri¢ted 2022 2021 Donations 30,411 111.911 142,322 106,084 Legacies 120,3051 120,3051 247,143 10,106 111.911 É, 122.017 353,227 In 2021, the Charity recewed £37.895 of Unrestr￿ted donations and £68,189 of restricted donations. All income from legacies was unreslricled. 3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted 2022 2021 Fees 11.806,948 224,780 12,031,728 11,128,148 Covid testing & infection control grants 96,508 96,508 111,937 11,806,948 321.288 ,,¥.-:f:- 12,128,236 Y.VL.V. 11,240.085 In 2021, the Charity received £146,904 of reStr￿ted fee income and £10.981,244 of unrestricted fee income. All incomo from Covid testing & infection control grant5 was restricted. Reslricled fee income relates lo Govèrnment Grants received towards the opeTalion of the Porfigld School & Lrfe skills site. 4. NET INCOME This is staled after chalging I Icredilingl.. 2022 2021 Depreciation of tangible assets Rentals payable under operating leases Auditorfs remuner*ion 231.934 221,192 54,276 50,336 14,985 14,633 (Profill l Loss on fixed asset disposal 11.9711 80,314 Auditor's Remuneration consists of £11,23212021'. £10,6Q81 of fees due to Rolhmans Audit LLP for audit services plus £3,75312021'. £4,025) of fees due to Rothmans LLP for the provision of accountancy servicès. Rolhrnans LLP is an associate of Rolhmans Audf( LLP. 29

AUTISM UNLIMITED LIMITED Notes tothe Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2022 6. COST OF RAISING FUNDS Unrestricted Restrlcted 2022 2021 Basis of £ Allocation Salaries & assoe. costs 99.778 99,778 107,425 Actual Fundraising costs 6,862 6,862 15,449 Aclu21 Central costs 24,828 24,828 30,146 Use of Servi￿ & staff 131,468 153.020 In 2021 all costs of raising fund$ were unre51ricled 30

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 6. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Children & Social Chrls Education Carè Page Centre Total Total Basis of Service$ SeNices 2022 2021 Allocation RESTRICTED Charitable Activities 308,360 136,694 445,054 410,411 Actual Total Restrict8d .a'm: Charitable A¢tivlties 308,360 136.694 410.411 UNRESTRICTED Charitable Aetivities 3,148,904 6,168,522 86.895 9,404,321 8,699,263 Actual 3,148,904 6,168,522 86.895 9,404,321 8.699.263 Support Costs HR services 172,030 286,654 458,884 362,124 Staffing 216.968 Property use Facilities costs 95,844 51,850 2,609 150,303 IT support 81,331 135,556 216,887 192,158 Key IT use & support Insurance 55.142 60,452 676 116.270 109,289 Actual & use of servi￿$ Govemance costs 110,716 184,486 295.202 294,712 Use of services & staff Finance costs 108,374 157,457 265.831 233,526 Use of services & staff Community Connect 13,676 22,788 36,464 Use of Servi￿ & staff Marketing 55,281 80,302 135,583 41,814 Use of servi￿5 & stsff Training 725 1,208 1,933 Use of serwces & staff 980.753,4'.L.1 3.285 1,677,157 1.450,591 Total Unrgstricted Charitable Activities 3,842,023 7.149.275 90.180 11,081,478 10,149,854 Total Charitable ActtvÉties *,. 4,150,383 7,285,969 90,180 11,526,532 10.560.265 31

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 7. STAFF COSTS 2022 2021 Vvages and salaries 7.648,iK87 7,135,900 Social security costs 622,710 616,174 Pension Costs (defined contribution and Teacher's Pension Scheme) 296,563 290,168 8.567,340 8,042.242 Emoluments of employees earning over £60,000 per annum, excluding employer pension contributions, fell within the following ranges.. 2022 2021 £60,001Q70.000 £70,001-£80.000 £80,001-£90.000 £90,001-£100,000 £120,00fv£130,000 The average number of employees was.. 2022 2021 Average head count 372 366 372 386 The Board of Trustees, who are the charitable company's directors, the Senior Leadership Group and Senior Management, cOMpr￿e the key management personnel of the charrtable company. The lolal of key management personnel remuneration was £756,96312021.' £656,761). 10 employees received payments on termination of employment lolalling £58,64012021'. 4 employees £14,415). This was paid in the year, and charged as an expense in the statement of financial activrties. Pension contributions oulslanding al the year-end lotalled £40,56212021'. £44,207). 32

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 8. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES No Trustee reeeived any ￿muneratiOn from the charitable company duTing the year12021.. £nill. No trustees rec8iV reimbursement for out of pocket expenses12021'. £nill. No expgnses weTe paid ID third parties on behalf of Trustees 12021.. £nill- No Trustee received payment for professional or other services supplied lo the charitable company12021.' £nill. No donalDns were received from TrLtslees in the year (2021'.£841. 9. INDEMNITY INSURANCE Indemnrty insurance was renewed this year as approved by the Charity Commission. 10. TAXATION The Charity is registered with the Charity Commission and. be¢ause of the tax-exernpt slalus afforded, there is no Irabilily to corporation lax on the results for the year. 11. TANGIBLE ASSETS Freehold Motor Fixtures, propertie5 vehicles fittings & Total equipment Cost 1 April 2021 10,429,854 235,265 867,724 11,532,643 Additions 12S,727 199,603 325,33CI Disposals 31 March 2022 113,5001 126,7481 1,040,579 .. 140,2481 10.555,381 11.817,725 Depreciation 1 April 2021 630,072 209,765 569,941 1,409,778 Charge for the year Elimination on disposal 31 Pdiarch 2022 112,TT1 10,248 108,915 231,934 113,5001 123,239} 136.7391 742,843 206.513 ';$ '. 655.617 j *:• 1,604,973 Net Book Value 31 March 2022 9.812.538 15,252 384,962 ', 10.212.752 31 March 2021 14 9,799.582 4￿t.: 25,500 t,,,:"" 10,122,865 The Charty has Iwo classes of freehold properties- ils communty properties and the Portrield School campus. The communtiy propertlgs were valued as al 1st April 2014 by Goadsby & Harding. The charitable company applied the Iransilional arrangements of Section 35 of FRS102 and used this valualR)n as deemed cost going forw8rd. The properties are being depreciated from the valuation date. As the assets are depreciated or sord an appropriate transfer is made from the revaluation reserve lo the unrestricted funds. 33

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 11. TANGIBLE ASSET5 Icontinuedl The Portfield School campus was revalued as al 31sI March 2016 by Goadsby & Harding on a deprecialod ￿PlaceMent cost valuation basis. The historical Cost of Portfield School Is £6,001,978 and the historical cost of the community properties is £3,701,036. Included within freehold property is land of £4,874,250 which is not depreciated. FREEHOLD PROPERTIES At 1 April 2021 Additions in year Dlsposals in year At 31 March 2022 Portfiold School incl. Therapy Pool 6.653,841 125,727 6,779,568 Magdalen Lane 430,000 430.000 Middle Path, Crewkeme 380,342 380,342 Manor Road, Christehurch 457,500 457,500 Penny Farthing Hous& 612.938 612,938 Greenways 619,249 619,249 Barn Cltsse 588,028 588,028 Higher Ground 687,756 687,756 TOTAL 10,429,654 126.727 10,555,381 12. DEBTORS 2022 2021 Trade Debtors 1,990,238 344,854 Other Debtors 13,169 1,691 Prepayments & Accrued Income 374,208 405,267 2,377,615 751,812 XÈ>t"..Y¥:VAX'¢'

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 13. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due withln one year 2022 2021 Trade Creditors 379,635 179.522 Taxation & social securty Other Creditors 145,280 175,699 91,526 97,045 Accruals 150,321 174,817 Deferr8d Income 2,118,654 413,687 l 2.885,416 1,040,770 Deferred income relates to fees received in advance for school fees and social Care. The proportion of the fees relating to the next accounting period have been deferred. 2022 2021 As at 1 April 2021 Amount released to income from charitable activities 413,687 282,128 1413,68n 1282.1281 Amount deferred in year As at 31 March 2022 2,118,654 413,687 2.118.654 413.687 14. LOANS 2022 2021 Other Loans 100,000 100,000 100.000 _ 100.000 The other loan is an interest free loan from the Talbot Village Trust grantect during the year endir*g 31 March 2014. Security is held over Greenways and should the propety cease lo be used for charitable activities il would be due for repayment. The Trustees consider this to be a concessionary k)an as rfc is for the furtherance of the objects of the charitable company and the Talbot Village Trust. 15. PROVISIONS FOR LIABILrfiES 2022 2021 As al 1 April 2021 90,000 300,000 Provided in YeaT 90,000 Released in year As at 31 March 2022 190.0001 1300,0001 90.000 Provisions for liabilities as al 31 March 2021 relate lo potential pella￿leS for late filing of the charit￿$ ESOS assessment. The provisions were reversed in the current financial year when the Charity's appeal was successful and the penalties were reduced lo £100, which has been paid in full. 35

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 16. TOTAL FUNDS- Current Year At31 March 2022 At 1 April 2021 Incomè Exp9nditure Transfers Restrlcted funds: Portfield School- Buildings 1,779,352 174,9401 75,01> 1,779,431 Portfield School Fixtures & Fittings 12,387 12,3001 10,087 Adult Services Buildings 338,198 137.831} 300,367 Adull Servres - Fixtures & Fillings 6,349 11.161} 5,188 Employability 10,662 10,862 Therapy equipment & IT 2,500 2,500 EducatN)n & Skills Funding 17,415 222,222 1197,8921 41,745 B3rnes Lane Activities 202 12021 Childwick Trust Horse Riding 10,800 10,800 Sensory Mulli-Us& Gam9s Area 1,200 11,200) Portfield School Model ClassroDm 16,051 10,000 (26,051} Trampolines - Bouncing lor Brilliance 1,300 {1,3001 Forest School 3,128 18271 2,301 Volunteer Co-ordinator 8,106 18,1061 Playground Portfield School Higher Ground Cabin 75,019 175,0191 312 312 Infection control 2,773 12,7731 Testing 785 17851 Workforce 51.5S9 151,5691 12,4571 Duke of Edinburgh 2,457 Pop up Cafè 3,500 13,5001 Communty Connect 21,963 1601 21.903 Minibus 1,000 1,000 Musician in Residence 1,500 1,500 Lènding Library 1,300 1.300 ICTF 42,166 142.1661 15401 other 836 296 Totsl restrlcted funds 2,203,747 433,199 1445,054) 12,5001 2.189.392 36

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 16. TOTAL FUNDS- Current Year continued At31 March 2022 At 1 April 2021 Income Expenditure Transfers Unrestricted funds: Unrestftcted funds 2,591,667 11,837,359 110,453,053) 1244,3031 3,731,670 Desi naled Funds= Fixed asset reserve 6,919,967 1115,7031 246.8D3 7.051,067 Revaluation reserve 1,066,612 1.066,612 Covid-19 conlingenw reserve 550,000 1550,0001 Chris Page Centre 207,336 120,3051 {94.1901 11,335,582 11,817.054 111.212.946) 92,841 Total unrestrictèd funds 2.500 11,942,190 Total funds 13,539,329 12,250,253 111.658.000) 14.131.582 16. TOTAL FUNDS- Prloryearcomparatives At31 March 2021 At 1 April 2020 Income Expenditure Transfers Restricted funds: Portfield School- Buildings 1,746,172 171,5191 104,699 1,779,352 Portfi'eld School- Fixtures & Fittings 11921 12,579 12,387 Adu￿ Services- Buildings 376,029 137,8311 338,198 Adu￿ Sgrvi¢es - Fixtures & Fittings Employabilty 16161 6,965 6,349 10,662 10,662 Therapy eouipment & IT 2,721 12,7211 Education & Skills Funding Barnes Lane Aclivrties 18,974 146,904 1148,4631 17,415 202 202 Childwick Tnjsl Horse Riding PDrtfielcl Sehool Bikeabilty Sensory Mutti-use Games Area Portfield School Model Classrt)om 10,800 10,800 4,153 14,7051 552 55,865 27,500 183,365) 15,101 950 16,051 Trampolines- Bouncing for Brilliance 3,240 9,339 112,5791 37

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 16. TOTAL FUNDS - Prioryearcomparatives continued At31 March 2021 At l April 2020 Income Expendlture Transfer5 Forest School 2,925 1,166 19631 3,128 Volunteer Co-ordinator 8,106 8.106 COVID support 10,000 11 D,0001 Portlield Scbpol Playground Higher Ground Cabin 21,334 121,3341 7,500 12231 16,9651 312 Infection Control 96,850 1113,7471 16,897 Testing 7,327 16,5421 785 Workforce 7,760 112,4891 4,729 Other 400 14001 Total restrlcted funds 2,264.950 327.030 1410,4111 22,178 2,203,747 Unrestricted funds.. Unrestricted funds 2.385,126 11,026,282 110.121,2111 1698,5301 2,591,667 D2SI nated Funds.. Fixed asset reserve 6,816,550 198,9991 202,416 6,919.967 Revaluation ￿SerVe 1,142,676 I76.l￿4) 1,066,612 Covid-19 contingency reserve Chris Page Centro 50,000 150.0001 550.000 550,000 240,000 132,6641 207,336 Total unrestrlcted funds 10,394,352 11,266,282 110,302,874> 122,178) 11,335,S82 Total funds 12,659,302 11,593,312 110,T13,286) 13,539,329 38

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 16. TOTAL FUNDS- Des¢riptlon of Funds Restricted Funds Portfield School- Buildings This fund represents the donations received for and expensed on the Parley Site Buildings, less depreciation on those assets. Portfield School- Fixtures & Fittings This fund Tepresents the donations received for and expensed on the Children's SeNices Fixtures Fittings & Equipment, less depreciation on those assets. Aduli SeNices- Buildings This fund represents the donations received for and expensed on Adult Services Residential Homes. Adult Serv￿@$- Fixtures & Ftttings This fund represents the donations receivgd for and expensed on the Adu￿ Services Fixtures Fittings & Equipment, less depreciation on thos9 a$sets. Employability This fund represents grants re￿iVed to fund an inlemship for sbjdenls attending the Lrfe skills programme. Therapy equipment & IT This fund represents donations received lor therapy & IT equipment al Portfield School. Education & Skills Funding This fund represents grants recèived for the benefrt of pupils al Portfield School. such as pupil premium, sport premium and ESFA capitsl grants. Barnes Lane Activities This fund represents grants received lo provide additional aCtiv￿leS for residents al Baines Lane Childwick Trust Horse Riding This fund represents grants r￿&tve￿ lo establish a Horse-Riding Therapy programme to benefrt all of the charity's service users Portfseld School Bikeabilty This fund represents grants received lo establish a Wheels Workshop and providè Bikeability training to pupils al Porifield School and its Lrfe skills service Sensory Mult￿V$e Games Area This fund represents donations received towards the creation of a MUGA at Portrield School. Portlield School Model Classroom This fund represents donations received towards the creation of a Model Classroom al Portfield School. Trampolines - Bouncing for Brilliance This fund repiesents donations Teceived towards the purchase ofthree trampolines for pupils at the Portfigld School & Lrfe skills sile. Forest School This fund represents income re￿iVed towards the operation of a forest school for pupils at Portfield School. Volunteer CtFOrdinalor This fund represents donations received for the employment of a volunteer C￿OrdInat0r. 39

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 16. TOTAL FUNDS- D&s¢riptlon of Funds ¢ontinu*d Restricted Funds COVID support This fund represents grant$ re¢eived lo provide 5UPPOrt ID care workers, school staff & sch￿1 pupils and their families during the Covid-19 pandemi Portfpld School Playground This fund represents donations received for new playground equipment al Porth'eld School. Higher Ground Cabin Thi5 fund represènts donations recèived for the construction of garden cabin al Higher Ground. This fund represents infection control grants received in respect of the residential living facilities operated by the Charity Infection control Testing & Vvorkforce Grants These funds represent grants received to fa¢ililale testing of residents and care workers respectively. during the Covid-19 pandemic. Duke of Edinburgh'5 Award Scheme This fund represents a grant received to enable Portfield School lo start delivering a DofE scheme. Pop up Cafe This fund represents donations received to convert a horse box into 8 mobile café, offering both a training and work experience facility for Sixth Form students as well as a marketing asset lo promote th& charity at third party events. Community Connect This fund represents donations receThied lo provide a family liaison service within The Chris Page Centre and through the Community Connect seNLe. Minibus This fund represents donations received lo invest in a minibus for Portfield School. Musician in Residence Th15 represents donations received to provide a musician in residence al Portfield School Lending Library This represents donations received lo purchase item5 for a library of books and resources within The Chris Page Centre for Clients of the Chris Page Centre, parents of students at Portfield and the wider public to borrow ICTF This fund represents infection control and lesling grants received in respect of Adutt Serwce facilities operated by the charity. Other These funds represent other reslricled donations received by the charity and expended in the period. 40

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 16. TOTAL FUNDS- Descrlption of Funds continued Designated funds: Fixed Assets This fund rep￿sents the net book value of tangible r￿ed assets, except for those already held within restricted or revaluation reserves. Revaluation Reserve This fund represents the historic a¢¢umulaled revaluation gains on the fixed assets. Covid-19 Contingency This fund has beèn allocated to hold contingency funding to enable the charty lo respond to the CovMI-19 Dulbreak. The funding was fully expended during the financial year. This fund has been allocated to hold funding received from a legacy left by Mr Page, which the Charrty is using lo develop a new Chris Page Centre. Chris Page Centre 41

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 17. ANALYSIS OF TOTAL ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS-Current Year Provisions & Lon9 term Fixgd assets Net current a$setsl Total as at 31 March 2022 Restrlcted funds: Portfield School - Buildings 1,779,431 1,779,431 Porttfield School- Fixtures & Fittings 10,087 10,087 Adult Services- Building5 300,367 300,367 Adult Services - Fix1ures & Frttings 5,188 5,188 Employability 10,662 10,662 Therapy equipment & IT 2,500 2.500 Education & Skills Funding 41,745 41,745 Childwick Trust Horse Ricling 10,800 10,800 Forest School 2,301 2,301 Higher Ground Cabin Community Connect Minibus 312 312 21,903 21,903 1,000 1,000 Musician in Residence 1,500 1,500 Lending Library 1,300 1,300 Other 296 296 Total restricted funds 2,095,073 94.319 2.189,392 Unieslricled funds 3.831,670 1100,0001 3,731,670 Desi nated Funds.. Fixed asset reserve 7,051,067 7,051,067 Revaluation reserve 1,066,612 1,066.612 Chris Page centre 92,841 92.841 Total unrestricted funds. 8,117.679 3,924.511 1100,0001 11,942.190 Totsl funds . 10,212,752 4.018.830 1100.000) 14.131.682 42

AUTISM UNLIMITED Note5 to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 17. ANALYSIS OF TOTAL ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - Prior Year Comparativès Provisions & Long term Fixed assets Net current assetsl Iliabilitiesl Total as at 31 March 2022 Restricted funds- Porifield School - Buildings Portfield School - Fixtures & Fittings Adurt SerV￿eS- Buildings 1,n9,352 1,779,352 12.387 12,387 338,198 338.198 Adult SerV￿e$ - Fc<tures & Ftitings Employabilty 6,349 6.349 10,662 10,662 Education & Skills Funding Barnes Lane AclÉvi(ies 17.415 17,415 202 202 Childwick Trust Horse Riding Portfield School Model Classroom 10,800 10,800 16.051 16,051 Forest School 3.128 3,128 Volunteer Co-ordinator 8,106 8,106 Higher Ground Cabin 312 312 Testing 785 785 Totsl restrlcted funds ¥. "' .1 2,136.286 67,461 2,203,747 Unrestricted funds 2.781,667 (190,0001 2,591.667 Desi nated Funds.. Fixed asset reserve 6,919,967 6,919,967 Revaluation reserve 1.066,612 1,066,612 Covid-19 contingeney reserve Chris Page centre 550,000 550,000 207,336 207,336 Total unrestrlcted funds 7,986,579 3,539.003 (190,0001 11.335.582 Total funds 10,122,865 3.606.464 1190,0001 13,539,329 43

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 18. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS Al the balance sheet dale, the company had the following minimum lease payments under non<ancellable operaliag leases for each of the following periods.. Plant and machinery Land and bulldings 2022 2021 2022 2021 Payments due. Not later than one year 10,437 10.580 5,643 9,600 Later than one and not later than 5 years 9,568 20,005 1,736 Later than fNe years 30.585 5,643 11,336 19. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 2022 2021 Financial assets that are debt instruments measured al amortised cost.. Fees and sundry debtors 1,990.238 344,854 Cash al bank and in hand 4,526,631 3,895,422 6.516,869 4,240,276 Financial liabilitEs measured al amorti$ed ¢osl'. other loans 100,000 100,000 Trade creditors 379,635 179,522 479.635 279.522 20. MEMBERS, LIABILITY The Charity is a cornpany limited by guarantee having no share capital. Each member undertakes to contribute such amount Inol exceeding £11 as may be required in the event of the Charity being wound up.

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 21. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS There were no mater(al capitsl commitments as at the balar￿8 sheet dale. 22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Transactions with Trusteès are disclosed at Note 8. There werè no other Related Party Transaction5. 23. CONTROL The charrtable company is controlled by ts Trustees acting in concert. 24. PENSION COMMITMENTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS Defined contribution $¢heme The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for non-teaching staff, together with the government atho-enrolmenl scheme. The assets of the schomes are held separately from those of the company in independently administered funds. Defined benefit schÈme The company contributes to the Teachers, Pension Scheme for the benefrt of ts teaching Staff, which is a defined benefit scheme. The assets of the scheme are administered by the Tea¢hers' Pension Agency which inslrucls the company as lo the level of contributions, with eligible employees making a tiered pgrcenlage contribution and employers, contributions made at a fixed rale of 23.68°k. The charitable company does not have any commitment to make good an actuarial deficit, nor is it enlilled to benefft from surplus funding. Accordingly, the scheme is accountèd for as rf it is a defined wntribution scheme.

AUTISM UNLIMITED Notes to the Financial Statements Year Ended 31 March 2022 25. COMPARATIVE FIGURES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 2021 2021 2021 Unrgslricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds Income Donations 285,038 68,189 353,227 Charitable Aclivrtigs 10,981,244 258,841 11,240,085 Total Income 11.266,282 327,030 11.593,312 Expendlture Raising funds 153,020 153,020 Charitable aclivrties 10,149,854 410,411 10,560.265 Total expenditur& 10,302,874 410,411 10,713,28S NET INCOME 963.408 fv.;; 183.3811 880,027 Tran5fets between funds 122,1781 22,178 Ngt movement in lunds fortheyear 941.230 (61,203) 880,027 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS., Total funds brought forward 10.394,352 2,264,950 12,659,302 Total funds carried forward 11.335,582 2,203,747 13,S39,329