REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. 04381722 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITh NUMBER: 1092083 A COMPANY LIMrrEO BY GUARANTEE Tru TEES. RE RT AND UNAUDITE FINANCIAL TATEMENT FOR THE Y R ENDED JUNE 2
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CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022
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REF RENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE R THE ETAI TRUSTEE8 D Bell P Comell Ireiigr& 31.5.221 phs C Crack•tt D Holmes Iresigngd 3.8.211 M Sadler MSA HI (appointed 2.12.211 Ms C S Shthv {appointeil 10.3.22) REGISTERED OFFICE Louise House Roman Road Shrewsbury SY3 gJN REGISTERED COIAPANY NUMBER 04381722 {EngLqnd and Wal•8) REQISTERED CHARITY IIUMBER 1092083 INDEpeNDEKf EXAMINER TCA (ShrMbury) LLP Third Fk*)r 21 St Mary's Street Shre•Abury Slryshire SY1 1ED Page 1
A4U TRUSTEES, REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 The Trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 20c, submit their annual report and tre financial statements of A4U (the company) for the year ended 30 June 2022. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charth'es.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo chanties preparing their accounts in ac£ordan¢e with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019). STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Constitutlon and objects The organisation was originally formed in 1992 and was registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee on 2612102. The cornpany registrati number is 04381722, and A4U is a registered charity in England and Wales Number 1092083. The principal objects of the company, as ststed in the constituts'on are: For the public benefit, to promote the relief of people with disabilities andlor ilkhealth by the provision of information, advic8 and advocacy services and to assist these people either directy or through their car$, relatives, frieThJs and other agencies. Method of appointment or electlon of Trustees The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and rn-opted under the terms of the Artides of Association. A4U is a Disabled Persons User Led Organisation run by and for people wth disabilities, which include long-temi health conditions, mental health conditions, physical impairments andlor sensory impaiments. This ethos Ilows ihroughout the organization, with many of our staff and volunteers manage complex workloads thilst living with a disabilty andlor long- term condition. We activety encourage people with disabilities to join the team, as trustees, volunteers or paid staff - the power of peer support generates a positive energy that helps to improve wellbeing. The trustees continue to have regard to the needs of the charity in the changing wortd and regularly review the skills and expertise required to lead the organisation.
A4U TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 The Board of Directors meet quarterly. Appointments and specific delegated pOVrS are agreed by the full Board at the first meeting following the Annual General Meeting. Regular discussions take pla beiween the Chair, Treasurer and Chief Officer to review strategic and financial matters b8h¥een Board meets"ng$. Responsibility for seNice delivery and day-to-day management of stsff, and volunteers, rests with the Chief Officer in conjunction with Team Leaders. Pollcles adopted for th• Induction and training of Trustees All new Trustees are encouraged, where they have not been exiskn'rvj volunteers, to familiarise theMsee5 with the practical worf( of the charity and gain an understsnding of the Cultu that drives the organisats'on. In addrlion, they are provided WFth an induction pack of guidance notes detailing their responsibilities, including the main documents which set out the operational framework for the Charity: Memorandum and Attides Latest published accounts and Annual Report Business Plan Key policies Trustees are required to abide by the NCVO Code of Good Practice for Trustees, encouraged to attend any availabte training. and take an active role in th8 organisation wherever possible. Three of our Trustees have been volunteers prior to becoming Board members and two are skn'll volunteering in specific ro5 on a regular basis. Organlsatlonal structure and docision maklng The composition of the Board is based on a skills audit to ensure the Board maintains appropriate and effective levels of expertise to manage and develop the organisation in line with the aims of the Business Plan. The business plan is a working doalment which is used to underpin all decision making by the Board. This is updated regularly by the Strategic Review Report provided by th8 Chief Officer to Board. Quallty Management A4U is committed to continuous improvement and implements'ng appropriate quality management systems and prosseS to enable us to deliver the highest practbcable quality services. To do this we..
A4U TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 work with users of our serwces to develop our servlces to meet their needs. conduct our work in a way that reflects our cor• alm8 and •lho8. create an environment that promotes contlnuous Improvernent aTr knowledge sharing across all stakeholders. ensure compllancè with legal and other applicable standards. educate and train our staff and volunteers to support the delivery of high- quality seNices. Vle hold externally audited Advice Services Alliance Advice Qualty Standard for advice, telephone advice and Casework for Welfare Benefits arKI Oisability. We are subject to a bpannual extemal audit process in addition to completing regular annual internal reviews of our policies and procedures. We are a "Disability Confidenv employer working towards Disability Confident Leader ststus. Safety A4U is committed to providing a safe environrnent for all its workers, volunteers, clients and visitors. This duty is discharged by the implementation of a safety policy and th8 underpinning development of live risk assessments for the Workpla and relevant public areas. Health and Safety is a standing item on the Board and Staff meetr'ng agendas and all accidents or inadents are reviewed al meetings. Following Ihe peak of the Covid pandemic additional risk assessments are being completed in response to the changing environment Risk managernent The Trustees assess the major risks to which the company is exposed on an ongoing basis, in particular those related to the operations and finan9 of the charity arKI are sats'sfied that systems are in place to mitigate, wherever possible, our exposure to the major risks. We completed specffic risk assessments in relation to Covid 19 and the. business continuity and other plans that were in pla enabled the charity to continue to fiJn¢tion efficiently throughout various lockdowns and now ensure that we wll maintain a service to our beneficiaries.
A4U TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 Safeguardlng All issues raised are logged In Ilne with our policy and reported on as a standing agenda item at Board meeb'ngs. All staff receive 3 yearfy training updates and understand ProsseS for escalating safeguarding issues. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Our ethos.. The Individual is Paramount Ead) person is in control of their own life. We are herè to help them to live that life to the fijll. Overall Aim To Improve the quality of life for people wlth dlsabilltle8 andlor long-terni condition8, th•ir famllles and carerd in Shropshire and Its Bord8r8 Speclflc Alm• To enable people with disabilities to improve choice and control over their live5 andlor assist independent living. To maximise financial wellbeing for people with disabilities. To treat everyone as individuals wrthout prejudice and with empathy. To reduce discrimination and raise awarenèss of disability issues. In partnership with public, private and VCS agencies engage proactively in the shaping and delivery of national disability policy at a local level. Our aims and ethos remain con5tanC however we keep our activities and delivery methods under continuous review, working with our participants to develop services. Key Strengths We listen We treat everyone as an individual We are impartial and non-judgemental We spot and nurture potential We know that everyCe can conlribute We go the extra miie We look at situations holistically, findiNJ solutions by working with trusted partners.
A4U TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 Actlvltles During the period covered by this report the activities delivered by A4U were.. Independent confidential advice and infomiation on benefits for people with any disability- daims and appeals, help form filling, both by telephone supported by tsilored self-help information, and face to face. Provide holistic assessment of need and facilrtate referrals into other specialist services. Quality Marked Specialist casework on welfare benefits and disability issues from eXperiend caseworkers. Advi and independent advocacy to challenge a range of decisions induding representing clients when necessary and supporting clients to self-advocate. Keyworker support as part of multidisciplinary teams. We lead the provision of Shropshire Autism Hub services for adults in Shropshire. These include pre-screening for accessing diagnostic seNices, pre and post diagnostic support and resources, opportunities for social interaction and development of peer support. Shropshira Building Better Opportunities Project funded by the European Social Fund and Lottery Community Fund. We run small group courses and development activities linked to breaking down barriers to employment, but also with a focus on increasing social inclusion and independence. We work with unernployed individuals over 19 bLrt primarity with individuals with diagnosed or suspected autism Access to training in relation to disability issues including Autism. Volunteering arKI empbyment opportunities. All of the above activitres have been undertaken with reference to the Charty Commission guidan on Public Benefit and are available to all people with disabilities and long-temi medical conditions, their families, carers, and advocates. A4U operates within an equality policy. Response to Covld Throughout the year we continued to adjust our delivery adhering to govemment guidance and in line with risk assessments, providing some face-to-face services for those unable to manage remote options. We have retained screening in some rooms to give added security for some clients who are still very anxious about attending public spaces and provide general protection for staff. We have tained thè screens in some rooms to give added security for some clients who are still very anxious about attending public spaces and to protect stsff and volunteers. We have now improved our hybrid working as a result of the developments introduced during the pandemic, and continue to provide remote 5UPPOrt (by
A4U TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 ptrK)ne, text, zoom or Teams, messenger and socially distanced meetings outside) in addition to fac&tface appointrnents. We continued limited small group work during the pandemic, but by the end of the year were gradually returning to slightly larger social groups in our Calm Café. This type of activity is much preferred by most of our autistic visitors who stwggle with large or louder groups. HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS INFORMATION. ADVICE AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITh DISABIUTIES We conts'nue to provide our core infomiats'on, advice and advocacy seN1$ via contracts with Shropshire Council, known as Advice, Advocacy and Welfare Benefits Shropshire with pathers, Citizens Advice Shropshire. Age UK and Taking ParL The contract due to end on 3h September 2022 has been extended for a futher 2 years and is for adult serys. As with previous funding for our cor8 informats'on, advice advocacy service, this contract requires that additional fvnding will be sourced extemalty arKI we continuously look for complementary funding options to manage the non- statutory elements of provision. The general nature of enquiries during lockdown changed, with more complex issues being raised and the number of issues to be addressed wth eaGh individual increasing. This trend has remainèd, as other servic8s have stayed remote, it has become harder for those disadvantaged by lack of digital access or skills, or difficulty managing telephone interaction whether for physical or cognitive reasons to engage with Servi$. Our volunteer fOn fill support tearn shrank during the pandemic arKI we are now graduauy building rt back again. During the year we supported 692 dients involving one to one inpLrt, managing 980 diffent cases and achieved monetary gains for clients totalling over £534,OIXI .(£3,000.. 2021)
A4U TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 SHROPSHIRE AUTISM HUB The Hub Goals (developed wlth users and partn•r8): To be a Source of impartial and reliable information and advice about autism and servi$ in Shropshire. To create an inckjsive environment vthere individuals feel safe and welcomed. To offer support to any aduh resident in Shropshire; pre-and post- diagnosis- dinical aTrJ non-dinical, and car$. To bring togethèr seNi¢es offering support, increasing accessibility and breaking down barriers. To provide opportunities for life enhancing development and the achievement of ambitions. To develop networking opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum, and the opportunity to develop new friendships. To encourage professional nelworks and promote awareness of the autism spectrum among services. To encourage individuals to work together as a group to ensure the Hub continues to grow and develop. Shropshire Auts'sm Hub leads the provision of auts'sm specific SeN1 for adults, and their carers, in Shropshire. It is an umbrella for all our adult autism provision including access to the diagnostic pathway, in-house advice, support and guidance, as wdl as referrals to other providers. The purpose of the Hub is to be th& point of contact for people, both pre- and post-diagnosis, We provide support which encourages personal development, builds confidence, develops irKlividual coping strategies and improves wellbeing and social interaction, using a range of activities in addition to providing a safety net of information, advice and advocacy. Our IliStiC approach means we look at the complete picture, rather than individual issues in isolation, and facilitate acces5 to a range of help from our networks to manage very complex situations. We continue to adapt the delivery of the Hub to meet its goals, responding to feedback from indivKluals and families to provide accessible and appropriately focussed activities for our participants. We have increased the individual support we provide due to other services continuing remote working practi(*s, for those who are unable to manage dNJital or telephone meetings and require face to face provision. We have ensured access to both social care and health appointments completed via Teams, including multi-disciplinary team meetings, for individuals who have
A4U TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 no asS to a computer, tablet or smarty)hone and reed support to self- advocate. As well as advi partners we look to work with organisats'ons providing altematsve opportunib'es that we can encourage Hub users to attend, increasing their social interacb'on, knowing that there is support for their difficulties and appropriate adjustments made to allow them to participate equally. Our continuing link with The Hive, a local Arts and young peoples. venue in Shrewsbury. has a significant effect on the outcomes of individuals we support. We receive fvnding from bolh Shropshire Council and the NHS to provide the statutory elements of the servi, but also access additional funding to support the full breadth of provision. An example of such funding is the Shropshire Bulldlng Bett•r Opportunltles ProjKt funded by the European So¢lal Fund and Lottèry Community Fund. This funding allows us to employ dedicated staff to run small group o)urses and development activities linked to breaking down barriers to employment, but also with a focus on increasing social inclusion and independence. For many of our users the barriers are significant aTrJ ongoing. so conts'nuity of support and tailored delivery that meet5 the needs of those with processing and communication diffi'cultl8s is crucial. Our furKling has be8n extended through to 2023 arKI we have adjusted our proviSn to provide more plaoment options usirvJ our inkn house café with commercial kitchen Shropshire arKI Telford Asperger'5 Carers Support group proVe additional support for carers and family of those attending the Hub and Y work dosely with them to provide full famity support whilst appreciating the independence of adults from their parents. They also provide significant additional input from experts by experien to the overall development of our service. Reporting to the Shropshir8 Autism Partnership Board allo%vs us to pass on comments and issues that are raised and share our leaming with commissioners arwj other stakeholders locally. Further developmont thls year This year we have increased pre-diagnostic support for people acSsIng the NHS adult aub.sm diagnostic pathway in Shropshire. Long waits'ng lists for diagnosis are a national problem, and we have reiVed innovation funding from NHS England to look at ways to address the difficulties and provide individuals with support, increasing capacity for pre-screeniro and inclLKling additional activits'es and resources. Vle are providing access to diagnostic referrals and both pre-and post-diagnostic support, together with short-tenn urgent issue-based advice and advocacy for
A4U TRUSTEES. REPOR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 those with immediate needs. We continue to work with partners across our network to provide specialist appointment sessions via the Hub. Regular Partners In provlslon include: Shropshire and Telford Aspergels Carers Support Shropshire Council Social Work teams Shropshire Building Better Opportunities Project funded by the European Social Fund and Big Lottery Communty Fund Sustain Housing Support Auts'sm West MidlarKJs Enable, employment and volunteering support Midland Partnership FourKlation Trust Mental Health West Mercia Police Louise Hou80 Calm Café Ongoing Covid $trICOn$ Saw the complete dosure of our community Café, firstly as a result of govemment restrictions, but ongoing due to its location within our buihling, also shared with NHS services providing critical support to vulnerable people, and the need to limit numbers to allow for social distancing. As restriclions gradually lifted, we looked at way5 to adjust the use of the café area. We developed the Spa as a training venue to manage limited numtErs, provide placement acb"vitses to support out BBO project and cr8ated a °Calm Café" seth'ng for small groups of individuals registered with the Autism Hub. We have gradually opened up to serving people attending appointrnents in the building and stsff, which has provided a more realistic placement experience but still within a quiet setting for those beginrmro to develop hospitality skills. We hope to develop this further to creats a Safe Space for people to come who feel isolated and alone to enable them to meet others in a welcoming environment. Staff and volunteer development We are proud of the quality standard5 we have aChied.. to maintain them, all staff and volunteers are trained and supported. Our regular tearn meetings provide opportunits'es for knowledge sharing as well as planning, but we also operate an 'open doorf policy for staff and volunteers to raise concems or input ideas. Staff share updates by email, provKle feedback on file reviews and will arrange a separate one to one meeting for issues of particular importance. We ¢onts'nue to manage some homeworking flexibility for staff as needed and where p085ible for their role. 10
A4U RUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 All stsff complete continuous professional development using both accredited training and regular online updates and reewing research papers. New Casework staff have completed additional welfare benefit training online with Social Welfare Training based in Binningham, in addits'on to further Universal Credit training direct from DIIIP staff. Autism training for Hub stsff is continuous as new research is undertaken and urKlerstanding is increased on an ongoing basis. We access updates from the National Autistic Society, Research Autism, Autistica and other accredited organisats'ons. Volunteer numbers are sb'll low, but W8 are gradually recruiting as services develop. Key issues were personal health concerns. as well as caring responsibilities for other family members that reduced numbers, due to the majority of our volunteers being experts by experien and having health or disability i55ue5 themselves. Many of our volunteers firKI us as service usets or having supported family members and want to continue to give something they have leamt to others We really do appreciate the time they give to us and value all of their contributions to making A4U what it is. Staff recruitrnent has been thallenging however we have strengthened our casework team this year and continue lo recruit for administrab've and support work roles to support organisational development. Applicants enquire about roles with A4U because they are attracted to our ethos and aims. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE YEAR Maklng a difference for each Indlvldual. We were sent the following comments by a Partipant of the Hub following a recent diagnosis.. .1 was so overwhelmed with uncertainty, confusion and lack of undelanding. Ihe pre-diagnosis contact with the autism hub fflade n7e feel18ss alone. For the first time in liteTrlly 7year& I have finally found a safe place to enter, whar8 I feel free to t81k, tmst my own thoughts and comfortable meeting people again.... I havg not had many p18ces in my lif& which I could say fett comfortable to me or wher8 I could feel able to express myseff. but the autism hub is one of them. Being able to accgss a supportive plac&, with such caring, understanding people 11
A4U TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 who are willing to listen, do notjudge and tnSider my needs, has bgen completely life changing for me.. Recognition of our servlce by the NHS After many years Without any health funding, our work has been acknowtedged and valued. recognising the quality of service and impact achieved by the work we do. As a result, our Autism Hub work supporting health and wellbeing will now be funded by the NHS on an ongoing basis. Greater security of funding has allowed us to begin to strengthen our small staff team, desprte tIE difficult recruitment climale, increasing our range of skills to better secure the future. FINANCIAL REVIEW As the bulk of our income comes from key ctxrtracts we were not as affected by Covid as some charities. Due to the nature of our work, we have continued to provide advice, advocacy. training and support throughout the year in review although we have had some impact from stsff sickness due to Covid when cases rose locally. We do not rely heawly on fundraising aclivty which was still reduced during the year, although we are now increasing donations and sales of donated goods due to higher foottall returnir¥J to the building. We work dosely with our funders who have been very supportive and understand the importance of continuity for the client groups we serve. The most significant change is the intr&Juction of funding from health which we have not been able to aCsS in the past. This has arisen from greater recognition of te wider detemiinants of health and the irnpact of social issues on peoples, health arKI wellbeing, coupled with the integration of health and care services. This has made our delivery model of holistic worknng and ernbedded co-production more sought after. After many years of development and the increasing Importan of co-production, have combined to make our delivery model sought after. This funding does not remove the need for additional grant monies in the future. but it does make thè organisation more realistically viable and provides a platfonn for growth at a time when needs are increasing and conventional social 12
A4U TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 care provision is Stretched beyond capacity. We are able to provide cost effective solutions that are also more flexible to meet changing need. Reserves Pollcy The Board regularly reviews the level of reserves that are required to ensure that they are adequate to fulfil our continuing obligab'ons. Ive have been able to exceed our target of 3 months operating costs on Current projects. however new developments in provision linked to NHS funding will increase risk and require more v40rking capital to manage. In the event of ceasing to operate, our main liability still remains redundancy costs, for which we now have a designated fvnd. FUTURE PLANS th ftjrther development of ttie Integrated care System in Shropshire we are already working with other organisations across both statutory and voluntary sector Servi and will continue to strengthen the provision for people with disabilities We will continue our commitment to develop high quality standards of advice and advocacy and explore all possible opts'ons with partners to ensure continued provision of preventative services in Shropshire. ive are exploring succession planning for Building Better Opportunities funding with existing partners to ensure a legacy beyond the European Social Fund and Big Lottery funding and other time limited fijnding. 13
A4U TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT The trustees (who are also directors of A4U for the purposes of company law) are responsible for prepanng the Trustees, R8POrt and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practs'ce), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reports'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland.. Company IV requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a tnje and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and appliGation of resources, including the income and exFenditure. ofthe charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounts'ng policies and then apply them nsIstenI1y,. obseNe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company ll11 continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posits.on of the charitsble company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitsble company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention aTrJ detection of fraLKI and other irregularities. This report has been prepared in accordance wFth the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 20[ relating kn small companies. Approved by order of the board of trustees on ....... ... its behalf by.. . and signed on Mrs C Crackett- Trustee 14
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF A4U Indep•ndent examinorfs r•port to the trustee¥ of A4U I'th• Company'l I reFQrt to thé eharty trustees on my examinal)n of the xcounts of the Company for the year ended 30 June 2022. Respon$lbllities and basls of report As the charty's trustees of the Company land also 115 directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in ordanCe with the requir8ments of the Companw Act 2006 I'lhe 2006 Acfl. Having satisfi8d mysell that the a¢¢ounts of the Comparry are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 20C6 Act and are eligible for independent ex8minatiCn, I report in respect of my examination of your charty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('Ihe 2011 ACVI. In carrying out my examinatiC I have fol1w the Directions gwen by the Charty Corrlnissn under section 145151 (b) of the 2011 Act. Indapendent oxamlnèrf¥ stJt•ment I have completed my examination. I confimi that matters have come to my attention in connectK)n with the examination grvin9 me cause lo believe.. xcounting records were not kept in respect of thé Company as required by section 386 of thè 2006 Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those records., or the accounts do not Comp with the accounting requirements of séctk)n 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that th8 w)unls gNe a true and fair vivw which is not a matter consKlered as part of an independent examination,. or the xcounls hav& not been prepared in accOrdare with the mèthods and prsncipLg$ of the Statement of RecOm[rnded Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordanc? with the Financial Reporting Stsndard app1K•b in the UK and R8public of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concerrts and hove come acros8 no other matters in connecth?n wtth thé examination lo which attention should ba drawn in this report in Nder lo enable a pr¢¥)er undelanding of the xcounts lo be roactr. C MoeWfvWilliams Bsc FCA ICAEW TCA Ishrewsburyl LLP Third Floor 21 St Mary's Str8et Shrewsbury Shropshirè SY1 1ED Date. ...3ccL...NJ..ofvcm. .lJe) 202 1 Page 15
A4U STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMnES RATIN AN INC ME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUN TH RP 2022 Total funds 2021 Tot funds Unrestricted fur Reslricled funds Noles INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacte5 10,114 26,250 36,364 40,380 Charitable actlvltlos Gen•ral 76,657 71,077 147,734 155,365 Other trading aclivitRs Investment income Other InMP 407 28 407 28 21 Total EXPENDITURE ON Charltablè aetlvhle• General NET INCOME 82,093 5,113 96,081 1,246 178,174 6.359 181,892 13,874 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fvnd8 brought frJr*•a 57,146 3.825 60.971 47.097 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 62.259 67.330 60.971 CONTINUING OPERATIONS All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities. The note5 fomi pwt of these financial statements Page 16
A4U RE ISTERED N 0438172 ATEMENT OF FINANCIAL P UNE 2022 Total funds 2021 Total funds Unreslri¢ted Restricted fund funds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Dèbtors Cash at bank 129 6.287 128760 129 6,287 133 831 16.564 62,116 5,071 135,176 5.071 140,247 78,680 CREDITORS Amunts talling due wflhin one year 10 (72,9171 (n,91n (17,709) NET CURREMT ASSETS 5,071 67.330 60.971 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 62.259 5,071 67,330 60.971 NET ASSETS 62,259 60,971 FUMOS Unreslricled funds Restred funds 11 62,259 5,071 57,146 TOTAL FUNDS The charitable Eompary 15 en¢ed lo exerylion from audit under tK)n 477 of t compan Act 20C6 for the year ended 30 June 2022. Th8 members have not required the company to obtain an oudit of rts financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022 in ac¢ordance wrth S&140n 476 of the Companies Act 20C6. The trustees aCknedge their responsibilities for {al ensuring that the charitabb company keep5 accounting record8 that compty with SectwJns 386 and 387 01 the Companies Act 2[6 and {bl preparing financial stslemnts which gpie a true and fair vtew of the state of affairs of the charitable Company as al the end of each financial year and of its surplus or defrt for each financial year in cordance with t requirements of SeCtn8 394 and 395 and which otherwise compfy with the requirements of thg Companies Act 2006 atIng lo financ1 Statements, so far a8 applicable to the chartsble company. These financial statements have been prepaied in r¢ordance witti Ihe provision5 applcable lo charitabl8 companies subject lo the small compan5 regime. The financk31 slalemenls were approved by Board of Trustees and authorised lor issuo on . and were signe(l on ils behalf by.. Mrs C Crxkett- TnJsl88 The notss fom part ofthes8 fin8ncial statements Page 17
TES TO THE CIAL TATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 ACCOUNTING POUCIES 8•19 of pr•parlng the tlnan¢lal 8tstom•nts The financral statements of the charftable company. which i8 a public berrt enlty under FRS 102, hwe been prepared in accordance wrth the Charit$ SORP IFRS 102) Accounting and Reporting by Charf(ies'. SLqtement of Recommended Practice applicabkn to charitses preparing their accounts in cordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appIab in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effeclNe 1 Juary 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Roporting Standard appIAb in the UK and Republr of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2OC6. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventson. Financlal roportlng 8tsnd•rd 102 . r•duced dlscl¢Yaurn 8xemptloTrs The charftable company has taken advantage of the followtng dls¢kJsure exemptions in preparing these financwl statements. as pemiitted by FRS 102 'T Financial Reporting Standard applKable in the UK and Republic of Ireland,: the requirements of S8ctit)n 7 Statement of Cash Fluws,. the requiremenl of paragraph 3.17ldl', the requirements of paragraphs 11.42. 11.44, 11.45. 11.47. 11.4818){iii), 11.4810)(N), 11.481b) and 11.48lcl', the requirements ol paragraphs 12.26, 12.27, 12.29(a), 12.29lb} ar)d 12.29A, the requirgmant of paragraph 33.7. Incom• All income is reccgnised in the Statement of Financial Aclivilie5 once the charty has •nlrtl8nwnt to the funds. rt i8 prrable that the inGome wll be received and the amount can be measured reliabty. Expendltur• abilrties are recogni88d as expenditure as swn as there 1$ a 18gal or construclNe abligalion committing the charty to that expenditure, it 18 probable that a Iransfer of econom beneffts will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliab. Expendrture is aceounled for on an accruals basis arKI has been cla5srfEd undeT he&Jinys that aggregate all cost rdated to the category. IMre costs Cannot be directty attributed to particular headings tY have been akcated lo actwitses on a ba8k8 consislenl wth the use of re$ource$. T•xat4on The charity is exempt from corporal)n tax on its charitable aclwities. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds ¢8n be US in accordartt wlh the Chab objectives al the discretion of the trustees. Restrthd funds can onty be used for partKular restricted purposes withirF the objects of th8 charty. Restrrlions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular reStrted purpos68. Furthei eXplanan of the natu and purpose of e8Lh fund is inCded in teS to the fcIal statements. Page 18 continued...
THE FINA RTHEY STATEMENTS - con R ENDED 30JUNE 22 Inu OTHER TRADING ACTMTIES 2022 2021 Café Incc 407 INVESThIENT INCOME 2022 Deposit account interest 28 TRUSTEES. REMUNERAnoN AND BENEFITS There were no Iruslees. remuneration or other nerrtS for thé year ended 30 June 2022 nor for the year ended 30 June 2021. Tru•teo' expgnsoj There We no trustees. expenses paKI for Ihe year ended 30 June 2022 nor for the year onded 30 J1 2021. STAFF COSTS The average mnthty numbér of empk)yees during the year was as folkyw8'. 2022 10 2021 General empbyees received emoluments in exce88 of£60.000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unreslrthd R8slrthd nd lunds Total funds INCOME AND EMDOWMENTS FROPA Donations and kgacies 14,130 26250 40,380 Charftable actlvltl•s General 88,341 67,024 155.365 Other IrMe 21 21 Totsl 102492 93.274 EXPENDITURE ON Ch•ritsble actlv5tle• General NET INCOME 92,443 10,049 89,449 3.825 181,892 13,874 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tot•1 funds brought forward 47,097 47,097 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 60,971 Page 19 conts'nued...
NT FOR THE YEAR ENOEO 30 JUME 2022 ntin TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Office equipment Al 1 Juty 2021 30 June 2022 5,892 DEPRECIATION At 1 Juty 2021 and 30 June 2022 5,892 NEf BOOK VALUE AI 30 June 2022 AI 30 June 2021 STOCKS 2022 2021 stks 129 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2 2021 Other deblo Prepayments 4,400 14.676 1,888 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2022 2021 Trade credrtOTS Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 2,251 1,153 475 13,830 1,688 932 17.709 11. VEMENT IN FUNDS Not movement in fvnds Al 30.6.22 At 1.7.21 Unre8trfctad funds General fund 57,146 5,113 2,259 Restrlcted fund• Carers Grant CCG CCG Winter Monies 3,825 13.8251 2,589 2,589 2.482 3,825 1,246 5,071 TOTAL FUNDS 60,971 6,359 67.330 Page 20 continued...
A4U NOT THE FINANCIA ORTH REN rEMENTS- O JUNE tlnu 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued Nel movement in funds, inchjded in the at¥)ve are as follcAvs.' Incoming Resources Movement rgsources expervjed in funds UnrestrIct funds Gen8ral fund 87,2C6 182.0931 5,113 Restrlcted funds Shrapshire Autism Hub BBO Carer5 Grant CCG CCG Winter Moniès 26,250 42.577 {26,2501 (42.577) 13.825) 118,411) 13,8251 2,589 2,482 21,000 96 081 TOTAL FUNDS 178 1741 6,3Sg Comparnt1 for movement lund¥ Net Al 30.6.21 At 1.7.20 in fund$ Unr•gtrlct8d fvnds General knd 47,097 10,049 57.146 Re¥trict•d funds Cwers Grant 3,825 3,825 TOTAL FUNDS Comparative net movement in funds. included in the at*)ve are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement r6sour¢es expended in funds UnMstrlct•d funds General fund 102.492 192,443} 10,049 Rogtrlct¢d funds Shropshire ALrtism Hub BBO Cargrs Grant DPO Infection Control 26.250 39,054 5,020 17,950 5,000 {26,2501 {39.0541 (1,1951 117,950) 3.825 89,449 TOTAL FUNDS 195.766 181,892) PwJe 21 continued...
A4U NOTES TO E FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 J ontln 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnuod A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months ¢omblned posltion is as folkn¥s: Nel movement in funds At 30.6.22 At 1.7.20 Vnr05trkltd fund8 General fund 47,097 15.162 62,259 R•StrIct funds CCG CCG Winter Monies 2.589 2.589 5.071 TOTAL FUNDS 47 097 67.330 A current yeor 12 months and prr year 12 mnths Comb1r net movement in fvnds. inclthjed in the ove are as follows.. Incoming resource5 Resources expended Movement in fund8 Unr0$trkt fund9 General fund 189.898 1174,526) 15,162 Re8lrlct•d funds Shropshlre Autism Hub BBO Carers Grant DPO Infection Control CCG CCG Winter Monies 52,500 81,631 5.020 17,950 5,000 21,000 7,500 152,5001 181,631 15.0201 (17.950 1S.C(JO {18,4111 2,589 2.482 190 601 185,530 5,071 TOTAL FUNDS 360.0661 20.233 The Carers Grant fund was received from Shropshire Council to support Covid rel8led actswty and a150 development of work with Shropshire and Telford Aspergels Carers Support Group. The CCG fund is a pilot projèct to promde enhanced prtrassessmanl support together wth d•vebpmant of an indle passport to enabfe improved access to support Sel¢e$, individuals and Iheir families having a better undef5tanding of autism and a means of articulating their need5 to key services. In addition. a tsge lo provide young people 1&25 years olj on the waiting list for autism ass8ssm8nt with support lo reduce the negative effects of a bng wail. The CCG Wint&r Moni88 fund is to support indmduals with ASD ¢)ver Imntsr 2022. The Shropshire Autism Hub fijnd Rpresents the restrted income expeThJ1tU used to the provision of autism specfft seryices for adults and their carers in Shropshire. The BBO fund reeS lo the funding eNed in advance of expenditwe for our Buikjing Better Opportunities prO1t funded by the Europe Social Fur and the National Lottery Ccthmunity Fund. Page 22 continued...
A4U TOT FORT INAMCIA TE 11. IN FUNDS - ¢ontlnu•d The Dr6abled Pernons Organisation IDPOI Emergency luThd piovided time fttnited Covid grant rnni to support our work wrth disabled people. 11 EMPLOYEE 8E14EFIT OBUGATIONS The CharIab ccthpany operates a defined contrthution Pen$K scheme. The assets of t1 scheme 8 hefvj separatety frn those ol the charrtablg ccmpany in an independenty administered fund. The pensKJn cost charge represent8 ContrUl)n$ payabte by the charitable company lo the fvnd and amounted lo £3,617 12021.. £3,350). ContributK)n8 lotalling £932 12021. £4751 w•re payablè to the lund al tha balance Sho dale. 13. RELATED PARTY IXSCLOSURVJ Tlwe wer• IK) rdat•d tranwtions for the yew eThJed 30 ju 2022. 23