THE AUTUMN CENTRE
Charity Number: 1066579
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2024

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
CONTENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Page
Legal and Administrative Information
Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examinerfs Report
Ststement of Flnancial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the financial statements
9-12

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees
G Scott.
W Bates
M Silk
S Huggins
J Bath
S Wright
C Wagland
P Worthington
B Palaver
Contact Address & clo
1 Osboumes Court
Victoria Court
Brightlingsea
Essex
C07 OEB
The charity is incorporated in England and Wales
1066579
Charlty Reglstration Number
Independent Examiner
Community360
Winsley's House
High Street
Colchester
Essex. C011 UG

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Chairs re
ort
2023-24 has proved to be a challenging year for The Autumn Centre.
We have been pleased to see an increase in our lunch dub membership but the
significant increase in the cost of food has had to be met from sources other than lunch
club income to enable us to continue to keep the lunches at £7.00. l am pleased to be
able to say that we have largely achieved thts although we have shown a deficit overall
on our accounts. This deficit is not enough to have a s￿JnifICant impact on our overall
financial position but we will need to investigate additional sources of income.
particularly from grants, in the coming year. In isolation. the lunch club accounts showed
a deficit of almost £6.000, largely down to cost increases. Some lunch dub income
which was included in 2022-23 has, this year. been included urKler fundraising but is,
nevertheless, directty attributable to the lunch clubs.
Aft8r a very good year in 2022-23 shop sales declined somewhat this year but this is
partly been because, as with the lunch club, some sales income has, this year, been
inclLJded under fundraising . Nevertheless, after utilities are added in to the expendFture
figures. a surplus of approximately £3,300 was achieved and this helped to subsidise the
lunch clubs, deficit.
Aside from the lunch clubs and shop, fundraising increased significantly in the year,
producing a total of £7,402. Of particular note was the income of £4,162 from the lunch
club raffles. £1,451 from the collection tins around the area and £1,411 from the monthly
sale of books, DVDS and CDS at the front of the shop and to Worfd of Books and Music
Magpie. A bingo night also brought in £325. It should be noted, however, that part of this
increase over 2022-23 is down to a change of accounting- see comments above.
Grant income amounted lo £10,715. slightly up on the previous year. This included
£5,000 from the Essex Community Foundation, being the second tranche of a three year
grant of
£15,000. We received £2,500 from Alresford Parish Council and £2,215 from
Brightlingsea Town Council as well as £1,000 from The Latimer Community Grant via
CVS Tendring. We also received a number of generous donati(￿5 including £1,500 from
the Lodge of Hop8.
On the expenditure side our rent was again £1,500 per quarter. As referred to
above, however, other costs increased significantly. In particular. supplies
(mostly food) for the lunch clubs increased by over £2,300, Mini bus costs
increased by about £3,600 with the new bus being in use for a full year. This
increase, however, was largely accounted for by increased Repair and
maintenan￿ bills for the buses which, hopefully, will prove to be a one-off event.
Other lunch club expenses included an increase of just over £2,000 in wages for
the cooks and carers with the cooks receiving a pay rise in September in
recognition of the difficulties they experience with catering for varying dietary
requirements.

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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Towards the end of 2023 Greg Goddard resigned as Vice Chairman and as a
volunteer. At the same time we lost the services of Anthony and Lawrence Ntho
had been doing a sterling job putting the larger items of stock outside in the
morning and bringing them in again when we closed as well as doing some
cleaning. Brendon Penalver has taken over Greg's position as Trustee on the
committee and Chris Wagland has, again, taken on the role of Vice Chairman as
well as Treasurer. We have also been able to replace Anthony and Lawrence at
a slightly reduced cost to the charity.
We continue to welcome volunteers to The Autumn Centre and, although we
have recently been able to open the shop again on Wednesdays, the shortage of
volunteer help has meant that we have had to close early or not open at all on
certain isolated days. Thankfully that has not happened too often but more
volunteer help, either in the shop or at the lunch clubs, would be welcome. The
shop is entirely manned by volunteers.
Donations are also always welcome, whether they be of books. DVDS, CDS,
foreign coins and obsolete currency or equipment. As shown above the sale of
these items provides an essential source of income to the charity.
In conclusion I believe that we have successfully met the challenges thrown up in
2023-24 but we will need to continue our efforts in the coming year to ensure that
we are able to continue to provide the best possible service to our members.
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Date
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THE AUTUMN CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Our purpose and activities
Our purpose is to run two lunch clubs for the communities of Alresford and
Brightlingsea. The lunch clubs provide especially for the isolated, elderly and
disabled.
We are able to provide transport to and from the venues for those people who
would otherwise have difficulty attending.
We have a weekly raffle at both of these events. We have ongoing fundraising
activities including collection boxes. bingo and sales of donated books, DVDS
and CDS.
We also have a charity shop for the purpose of raising funds to subsidise the cost
of running the lunch clubs. The shop sells disability aids and equipment at low
cost.
Achievements and perforniance
The lunch clubs were again well attended. We ests'mate that a total of
approximately 3250 lunches were provided to our members during the year, an
increase of about 450 (about 9 meals per week) on the previous year.
The shop sales declined a little after a very good year in 2002-23 but the shop
still showed a surplus for the year, this providing a subsidy for the lunch clubs as
outlined above.
We have, once again, increased our fund-raising income with a total of £7,402
raised as outlined in the Chairman's report.
The second mini bus has proved to be a great help in getting those members
with mobility problems to the venues.
Financial review
As at 1 st April 2023 our total cash balances were:
Cash £1,116
No 1 account £1,273.39
Transport account £1,538.86
Reserve account £18,887.55
Spare account £5.00
Investment powers policy
Nla
Reserves policy and going concern
The reserve policy introduced in 2022-23 at £4,000 has been increased to
£7,000 and will be reviewed as necessary on an ongoing basis. We will retain
this sum on the Reserve account to cover us for contingencies.
The charity is in a sound financial position and can conts.nue as a going con￿rn.

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Future plans
To continue to run the lunch clubs in Alresford and Brighuingsea and to
endeavour to keep the cost of the meals at £7.00 if possible. We will keep the
cost of the meals and transport under ongoing review.
To endeavour to increase our shop sales, reviewing items stocked on a regular
basis to cater for changes in demand.
To continue to increase our fundraising after a good year in 2023-24.
To investigate and apply for additional grant income where opportunities are
identified.
Risk management Mini bus drivers are fully trained in the use of the tail lifts
and side doors and in helping the escorts handling clients on and off the mini
buses. Escorts are fully trained in the handling of clients and helping them
safely into their wheelchairs and on and off the mini buses. A fully qualified
carer is responsible for the care of the clients, helping with toileting, cutting of
food, removing outdoor clothing and seating at the meal tables. The ca￿r is
also qualified in First Aid.
Cooks are fully qualified in all aspects of catering including health and hygiene
and the management of the kitchen staff.
In the charity shop and the office the Administrator ensures there is safe enty
and adequate space for manouevrability of the staff.
We are fully insured for trustee, employee and public liability.
By order of the board of trustees.
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THE AUTUMN CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts of The Autumn Centre for the year ended 31 March 2024 which
are set out on pages 7 to 12.
Respectlve responslbilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity's
Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent examiner's Statemant
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept
by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also
includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking
explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examinerfs statement
In the course of my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which
gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of the
Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the
form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a
true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts
to be reached.
Shelley Rudling FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of:
Community360
Winsley's House, High Street, Colchester, Essex
ate
18.10.2024

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
]1 l! I 11
2024
2024
2024
2023
Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generating funds:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Fundraising income
Investment income
3,736
47,564
7,402
202
3,736
54,779
7,402
202
1,301
64,131
1,686
16
7,215
Total incoming resources
58.904
7,215
66,119
67,134
Resources expended
Costs of charitable activities
Total r8sources 8xpendod
Net Incomel(expense) for the year
66,317
66,317
7,215
7.215
73,532
73,532
64,535
64,535
{7,413)
(7,413)
2,599
Total Funds BIFwd
44,990
44,990
42,391
Total Funds CIFwd
All of the charitys activities derive from continuing operations during the above periods.

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Stock
10
8,381
11.174
11
60
22,822
6,655
29,537
2,985
23,543
7,906
34,434
Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthin one year
Net current assets
12
340
620
29,197
33,815
Net total assets
Funds of the charlty:
Rapr6sont8d by..
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
37,577
44,989
Total funds
13
The financial statements on pages 6 to 11 were approved by the trustees and signed on their
their behalf by:
G Scott, Ch
Date:

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting
by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)),
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
They also comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.
1.2 Outgoing resources
Expenditure is included in the accounts on an accruals basis, irrecoverable VAT is
included as incurred.
1.3 Going concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charivs ability to
continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the
carrying value of assets held by the charity.
1.4 Cash flow
The financial statements do not include a cash flow statement because the charity, as a
small reporting entity, is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement under
Financial Reporting Standard 1 "Cash flow statements".
1.5 Income and endowments
All income is recognised once the charty has entitlement to the income, it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable
can be measured reliably. Investment income is recorded when receivable.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreclatlon
All assets costing more than £100 a￿ capitalised. Deprecsation is charged on a reducing
balance basis at 20 % per annum for equipment and 250h per annum for vehicles.
1.7 Taxation
Family Support Brightlingsea TA The Autumn Centre is a registered charity and accordingly
is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where they are applied for charitable
purposes.
1.8 Fund accounting
Unrestricted Funds are funds re￿iVed which have no restrictions pla￿d on their use and
are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity.
Restricted Funds are funds which are to be used for purposes as specified by Ihe funder.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2. Income from donatlons and legacies
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Total
2023
Total
Donations receivable
3,736
3,736
3,736
3,736
6,077
1,301
3. Income from charitable activitles
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
Totsl
2023
Total
Grants receivable
Luncheon clubs & tea
Transport
Sales
Other income
3,500
28,198
4,342
11,524
7,215
10.715
28,198
4,342
11,524
10,215
35,209
793
17,254
659
47,564
7.215
54.779
4. Fundralsing Incomo
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Fundraising
7,402
7,402
1,686
5. Investment income
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Interest receivable
202
202
16
6. Expenditure on charitable actlvities Unrestricted Restrlcted
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Luncheon club & teas
Cooks and carers
Transport
Fundraising costs
Shop purchases
Support costs (note 7)
16,201
24.443
8,049
1,294
2,604
13,725
66.317
2,215
18.416
24,443
8,049
1,294
2,604
18,725
73,532
17,059
14,051
3,326
1,781
4,226
24,091
64,535
5,000
7.215
10

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
7. Support Costs
Unrestricted Restricted
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Other wages
Premises expenses
Insurance
Office costs
Professional fees
Donations
Repairs
Trustee expenses
Fines
Depreciation
4,379
7,959
1,771
4,717
330
200
511
8,137
1,345
2,807
1.764
100
1,478
300
8,137
1,345
2.807
1,764
100
1,478
300
500
3,725
2,794
2.794
8. Staff Costs
The number of staff employed by the organisation is as follows..
Total
2024
Total
2023
Members of stsff employed
9. Key management porsonnel
There were Nil members of paid staff classed as key management personnel. Trustees acted as
key management personnel but received no remuneration for their work.
10. Tanglble fixed assets
Office
Equipment Equipment
Vehlcles
Total
Cost
As at 1 April 2023
Additions
As at 31 March 2024
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2023
Depreciation charge for year
AS at 31 March 2024
58,588
2,082
507
61,177
58,588
2,082
507
61,177
47,414
2,082
507
50.003
2,7g4
52,797
50,208
2,082
507
Net Book Value
As at 31 March 2024
8,381
8,381
As at 31 March 2023
11,174
11

THE AUTUMN CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
11. Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
Total
2023
Total
Prepayments
Debtors
2,591
394
2,985
60
60
12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2023
Total
2022
Total
Accruals
340
340
620
620
13. Analysis of funds
Balance as Incoming Outgoing
Balance as
at 01104123 resources resources Transfers at 31103124
Unrestrlcted funds
44,990
58,904
(66,317)
37,577
Restricted funds
Minibus appeal
Brightlingsea Town Council
Essex Community Foundation
Total
2,215
5,000
7,215
(2,215>
5.000
(7,215)
Total
44,990
66,119
37,577
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