Autism BEDFORDSHIRE (A company limited by guarantee) Report and Financial Statements Year Ended: 31st March 2025 Charity no: 1100722 Company no: 04632497
Autism Bedfordshire
Auti-m Bedfordshire Contents Legal and Administrative Information Report of the Management Committee 2-16 Independent Auditors Report 17-19 Statement of Financial Activities 20 Balance Sheet 21 Statement of Cash Flows 22-23 Notes forming part of the financial statements 24-28
Autism Bedfordshire Legal and Administrative Information Status The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 9th January 2003, and registered as a charity on 14th November 2003. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association. Under those Articles, the members of the Management Committee are elected at the A.G.M. to serve a period of 3 years, subject to ratification at each A.G.M. At each A.G.M. members may stand again. Mana ement Committee 2024125 The Members of the Management Committee are Trustees ofthe Charitable Company and Directors for the purposes of Company Law. The following Trustees held office during the year: Natslie Batchelor-Roles Jeff Bulled, Finance Director Philip Delafield Pat Guy Lauraine Montgomery, Chair Paula Parr Peter Scott, Secretary Pamela Wrest Charlt Information Registered Office and Operatlon Address.. Suite B1, 1 Hammond Road, Elms Farm Industrial Estate, Bedford, MK41 OUD Telephone: Tel: 01234 350704 (helpline) / Tel: 01234 214871 (general enquiries) Email: enquiries@autismbeds.org Website: www.autismbedfordshire.net Company Registration Number: 04632497 Charity Registration Number: 1100722 Senior Statutory Auditor David A. Cox BA F.C.C.A F.C.A of Cox & Co (Accountancy) Limited, The Granary, High Street, Turvey, Bedfordshire MK43 8DB Bankers CAF Bank Ltd, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4QJ.Barclays Bank UK plc, 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP Page11
REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 The Management Committee presents its Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2025. Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity supporting autistic individuals, their families, and professionals across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, and Hertfordshire. Estsblished in 1991 by parents of autistic children, the charity has grown over the past 34 years into a respected provider of high-quality, specialist support, recognised wth Ofsted 'Outstanding' gradings. We offer information, advice, and guidance through our helpline, e-newsletters, online resources, social media, and training events. Working with local authorities in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes, we represent our members, views and influence local policy and service provision. Our practical support includes family activity groups, youth and adult social groups, summer schemes, adult skills courses, benefits advice, and ernployment support, delivered by our specialist trained staff and volunteers. We also operate a charity shop in Dunstable, offering volunteering and employment opportunities. Our Keyworker team supports individuals to prevent mental health hospital admissions and support those currently in inpatient settings. Through our Campaigns and Projects team, we empower autistic voices via engagement groups and acSsible resources that improve experiences with health and social care servIs. Our Oliver McGowan Training team, including Experts by Experience, delivers accredited training to professionals, while our Training and Consultancy team provides a full suite of autism courses for parents, carers, and practitioners. In addition, Autism Bedfordshire manages the VCS Luton Consortium, delivering short breaks for disabled children. Flnance The net incoming resources for the year were £2,466,881 (2024: £2,346,800). Of this £2,241,613 (2024. £2,126,147) was restricted to projects and £225,268 (2024: £220,653) was not restricted. The Trustee Board have officially designated £150,000 as necessary for our Supported Living Project, with the remaining £43,283 unrestricted income adding to our reserves. The total undesignated reserves for year ending 31 st March 2025 is £733,526 (restricted £466,586 and unrestiicted £266,940), an increase of £308,804 from 2023-24 (restricted £265,521 and unrestricted £43.283). Office and Service Staff Autism Bedfordshire continued to grow its reach across Bedfordshire. Hertfordshire. and Milton Keynes, delivering more services and sessions than in previous years. Page12
Autism Bedfordshire This expansion was made possible by the dedication and professionalism of our team, which included 45 office staff and two shop staff. Their commitment has been instrumental in maintaining high quality support for the autistic community. Volunteers Across the charity, volunteers contributed over 15,000 hours of support and leadership across all services, shops, and the Board of Trustees. This equates to nearly eight full ts'me equivalent staff and would have cost the charity more than £240,000 this year alone. We are eternally thankful to Autism Bedfordshire's Board of Trustees who volunteer their time to set the quality standards, along with their insight, and ensure its safe and financially secure management through times both of crisis and opportunity. Our volunteers, contributions are invaluable, and we are proud to have them on our team Paid Staff at Services We are incredibly fortunate to have a team of dedicated and passionate staff supporting our services. Their care and drive have been key in ensuring safe and healthy space to relax and learn. This year, we employed 218 people across office and casual staff. Membershlp Autism Bedfordshire has 4,298 lifelong memberships, and we have provided direct access to our services and activities to more 625 autistic children, young people and adults. In addition, we reached many more individuals and families through our online resources, including information and guidance shared via our website and social media plattomis. Informatlon We continue to engage our community through our targeted e-newsletters and digital platfomis. Our newsletters include Grapevine, focused on Children's Services witri 2,894 subscribers,. The Orchard, tailored for Adult Services users and our stsff and volunteers, with 1,204 subscribers. and Autism Herts Post, dedicated to Adult Services in Hertfordshire, with 329 subscribers. Over the year, our website was accessed more than 40,000 times by people seeking infomation and support. We also maintained strong communication through social media, with over 3,700 Facebook page likes, 1,600 Instagram followers, and 854 followers on Linkedln, helping us keep our members, staff, and wider community informed and connected. Helpline The telephone helpline operates Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, offering infor- mation, guidance, and support. In total. we responded to 2,170 Children, young peo- ple and family helpline calls and 2,845 calls in our Adult Services, adding up to 1,426 hours of support. Page13
Aut1)1 Bedfordo.lir- We have provided resources and infomiation on the following: Autism Learning and development Adult Services initial assessment Training and support Employment Social opportunities Short Break Services Diagnosis Support Benefits and welfare Housing Healthlmental health Relationships MealslEating Sensory Processing Children's Services L.O.A.F. (Loads of Autistic Fun) L.O.A.F. is a Saturday morning family support group for autistic children up to age 12, along with their siblings and parentslcarers, delivered across Bedford, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard, and Luton. The sessions are split into tNo 1.5-hour groups to meet high demand. Children enjoy a wide range of social, educational, physical, and play activities supported by trained staff and volunteers. In 202412025, we delivered 148 L.O.A.F. sessions, supporting 125 autistic children and 46 siblings, while 160 parentslcarers benefited from a total of about 2,600 hours of specialist support. Wanted Fun Wanted Fun is an evening youth club, that provides social opportunities for young people aged 10-17 years with lower support needs. It gives them the opportunity to meet fortnightly during term time in the evenings at six locations across the county.. Bedford, Kempston, Streatley, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade and Luton. A total of 108 Wanted Fun sessions, supporting 112 autistic young people and the families enjoyed 4032 hours of short breaks. Summer Activities We were excited to deliver six specialist schemes for autistic children and young people across Bedfordshire between 22nd July and 2nd August 2024. Three schemes operated in Bedford and three in Luton, each tailored to meet the needs, interests, ages, preferences and abilities of the participants. Over a total of 40 days, we delivered wide range of engaging activities through our Junior Activity Scheme, Holiday Clubs, and Summer Fun Schemes, which ran from 9'.30am to 3:00pm. The programmes included on-site activities and engaging trips such as bowling, footgolf, and visits to the Orbitsl trampolining park. In total, we supported 146 autistic children and young people aged 3-17, while their families benefited from 2,976 hours of short breaks. Page14
,4iatlim 8ed';ords.Iire Girfs Group Youth Club The Girls, Social Group is a youth club based in Dunstable that runs for 2 hours fortnIghY, for autistic girls aged 10-17. It aims to build confidence, self-esteem, support friendships and develop communication skills. Each session offers a variety of acts'vities based on the interests of attendees, where each attendee is included in decision-making and planning, including trips in the community. A total of 18 sessions were provided for 15 girls, giving families 540 hours of respite support. Additional Services Our additional activity sessions vary from physical, sport and leisure or creative activ- ities across the country. Some of the additional services we provided this year in- cluded.. Family Soft Play sessions, Family Swimming sessions, Free Play Gymnastics sessions, Farm Days, Tennis courses, Parkour courses, Art courses, Archery and Mu- sic. The 18 different additional activities ranged from a day to six weeks, and in total of 151 autistic children and young people, along with 50 siblings, accessed 112 hours of activities. Milton Keynes Pilot In response to a rapidly growing demand, we expanded our services into Milton Keynes, offering specialist activities and support for autistic children and young people aged 3 - 17, their siblings and carers. Our Stay and Play sessions in a school setting, provides an inclusive environment for families with autistic children aged 3-12. we supported 44 children and their families between November 2024 and March 2025. Wanted Fun, our fortnightly youth club at a Family Centre, offers social opportunities for autistic young people aged 10 - 17 in mainstream educab'on, supporting 22 participants over the same period. Additionally, our community-based sports and leisure sessions engaged 42 families, promoting confidence, physical activity, and social connection. We are now seeking funding to continue delivering these much- valued services in Milton Keynes. BLMK Ke worker Function children and oun eo Learnin Disabilit andlor autism cyp with a Autism Bedfordshire are in the fourth year of delivery of the Keyworker Function across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. This is part of a national initiative in response to the NHS long-term plan for children and young people (CYP) with autism, learning disabilities or both who are inpatients in, or at risk of being admitted to, a mental health hospital. This service supports these children and young people, and their families and carers, to make sure families are fully involved in the formulation of care plans, and that they feel listened to and informed. Key4vorkers ensure that the child and young person's voice is a central part of their care planning, and that the team of professionals supporting them are using a person-centered approach. The Keyworker team make sure that local systems are responsive to fully meeting the young person's needs and that the right support is given at the right time, in a coordinated way. Vvhere Page15
rtULisrri Badrordshire necessary, the Keyworker's role is to challenge these systems if they are failing to provide appropriate and timely support Key outcomes for children, young people, and families within the service: To feel safe and happy To feel listened to and informed To feel involved in their plans, care, and support To experience a reduction in stressluncertainty and an increase in stability The Keyworker Function has proven to be successful and continues to be so. Beeen April 24 to March 25 a total of 87 children, young people, and adults had an allocated Keyworker to support them and their families. This included 111 de-escalations, 27 escalations and 35 cases in which hospital admission were avoided. Through working closely with young people to identify what kind of support would benefit their health and wellbeing we were able to facilitate some small Personal Health Budgets. As a result of providing small amounts of funding to purchase certain equipment or support, young people and their families have seen a real improvement in their daily lives and their ability to cope better. We provided £18,344.02 in total allocated budget in this period for 54 children, young people and adults. Farm Project Our Farm Project creates positive experiences within a safe, nurturing environment. We deliver unique and bespoke sessions for autistic young people aged 10 - 17 years who are finding mainstream education challenging for a variety of reasons. We deliver private sessions at Animal Edge Fa where young people could interactwith animals, spend time in nature and try activities tsilored to their interests to boost their well- being, self-esteem, and sense of community. The farm visits provide children and families with a place where they can interact with animals and spend time in nature. The project allows children and young people to engage in a variety of activits'es, such as feeding animals, walking goats, grooming ponies and horses, horse agility, collecting chicken eggs, cleaning animal pens, board games, arts and crafts, and painting. We delivered 76-day long sessions on the fami during the year, supporting 28 children. The farm visits provide children and families with a place where they can interact with animals, spend time in nature and ty activities tailored to their interests. Adult Services BLMK Social Activity Groups Our Social Groups provide autistic adults with opportunities to build friendships, develop social skills, and grow in confidence within a supportive environment. With guidance from experienced staff, members plan and participate in a range of activities that promote independence and community engagement. Page16
Autism Badrordshire Evening groups are held in local venues such as restsurants, cinemas, and leisure facilities across Bedfordshire, supported by two staff members to ensure a safe and inclusive experience. Daytirne groups include bi-weekly sessions in Bedford and Luton, and monthly sessions in Biggleswade. Marston Moretaine, Milton Keynes. and Leighton Buzzard. With additional funding, we aim to expand into autism-friendly sports and leisure activities such as tennis, dance, and yoga. Over the year, we delivered more than 240 social group sessions. Evening groups ran in Ampthill, Bedford, Biggleswade, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes, and Dunstable, alongside additional Bedford-based groups for adults aged 18-25, 25+ and 40+ We also offered 25 seasonal socials, contributing an additional 1,801 hours of support. These summer and winter events gave members the chance to explore new places and try exciting activities in a structured, supportive setting. Highlights included trips to Thorpe Park, London, Wrest Park, Pride, and Big Night Out. All sessions are delivered in accessible community settings and are generally supported by two staff members. Adult Skllls Development Courses and Workshops Adult Services continued to deliver a flexible mix of online and in-person skills development courses and workshops, ensuring accessibility for members across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. Six-week courses provided structured opportunities for participants to build relationships, gain practical tools, and develop confidence. One-off online workshops allowed members to focus on specific skills and join from any location, supporting greater inclusion. Topics covered included Understanding My Autism, Travelling with Confidence, and Creativity for Wellbeing. Over the year, we ran over 200 sessions, reflecting our commitment to offering meaningful, responsive learning opportunities that support personal growth and independence. My Future - Transitions Support Adult Services continued to run My Future, a transition support programme for autistic young adults aged 18-25 and their families. In response to growing demand, the programme expanded its offer to include parent support sessions, one-to-one guidance for young adults, and member-led special interest sessions. Over the year, we delivered 225 hours of support through parent sessions, provided individual support to 34 young adults, and facilitated engaging, member-led activities tailored to participants, interests. These sessions helped young people navigate key life transitions with greater confidence and connection. Support Groups During the year, we continued to run our popular online support groups, including Female Voice, Wellbeing, Parent Support, and LGBTQ+ groups. These sessions Page17
Au*ism Be,Jfofq'shir offered safe, inclusive spaces for members to share experiences and explore topics such as mental health, self-kindness, masking, and healthcare rights. In total, we delivered over 20 online support sessions, helping members across Bedfordshire stsy connected and supported. Female Voice Female Voice is a bi-monthly, online group, which provides a safe space to share experiences, and explore relevant topics and resources. We have explored a variety of topics this year within the female voice group including How to be Kind to Yourself, Managing Unwanted Attention, and Know Your Rights in Healthcare. Parent Support Our parent support group provides a space for parents to share mutual experiences of parenting whilst providing support and resources. Wellbeing Support Wellbeing Support Group was created in response to the number of autistic individuals requesb'ng wellbeing support. Many of these members wanted a safe Spa to share how their weeMOnth had been and what emotions they were feeling. We have continued to run an online monthly Wellbeing group, which provides a space to explore aspects of wellbeing and learn strategies to support with mental health and wellbeing. Benefits Support The team offers confidential one-to-one sessions, both online and in person, helping members identify and apply for relevant benefits. Support includes information, advice, and guidance on Personal Independen Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit, tailored to each individual's needs. This year, we have provided over 546 hours of support to 64 individuals across Bedfordshire. Pre Dlagnostic Support BLMK Our Pre-Diagnostic Support department to assist individuals considering or awaiting an autism diagnosis. The service offers workshops and open days across Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes, as well as tl-MonthlY online sessions covering four key topics.. How to get an autism diagnosis as an adult, The assessment process, Managing emotions while waiting, and Expectab'ons around receiving a diagnosis. In 2024-2025, we delivered 25 sessions, supporting 77 adults on their diagnostic journey with practical guidance and emotional support. Post Diagnostic Support BLMK In September we were once again able to offer our Post-Diagnostic Support service, offering one-on-one support in Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes. This service helped Page18
Autism Bedfordshire individualswith rent autism diagnoses understand their condition better and address specific challenges. Over the year 12 adults received support for more than 49 appointments that were attended. Adult Services Hertfordshire Four years ago, Autism Bedfordshire were successful in their bid to provide life- changing opportunities for aub'sts"c people aged 16+ across Hertfordshire. Known locally as Autism Hertfordshire, the seniice was launched under the Autism Bedfordshire umbrella in November 2021. The team provides a multitude of support services including Helpline Service, Skills Development Courses and Workshops, 1.1 Post Diagnostic Support, Transitions Support (16-25), Carers Support, Pre-diagnostic support, Social Groups, and Support Groups. Support Group8 Over the year, we continued to run our popular online support groups, including Female Vol, Wellbeing, and Parent Support. These groups offer safe, inclusive spaces for members to share experiences and explore topics such as self-kindness, stress management, masking, and mental health strategies. In total, we delivered 42 sessions, supporting 84 attendees, and helping foster connection, understanding, and emotional wellbeing within our community. Pre Diagnostic Support Autism Hertfordshire's Pre-Diagnostic Support workshops offer guidance and emotional support to adults considering or awaiting an autism diagnosis. Held online vice a month, these sessions create a welcoming Spa for participants to share experiences and access reliable information. The workshops cover four key topics.. How to get an autism diagnosis as an adult, The assessment process, Managing emotions while waiting, and Expectations around receiving a diagnosis. Over the year, we delivered 21 sessions, supporting 42 attendees on their diagnostic joumey and helping build a community of understsnding and peer support. Post Diagnostic Support We conts'nued our Post-Diagnostic Support service in Hertfordshire. offering tailored one-to-one sessions for adults rentlY diagnosed with autism. Individuals could access up to eight sessions, either online or in person, with a trained member of staff. These sessions helped members better understand their diagnosis and address specific challenges, including accessing professional and local services. Over the year, we supported 38 members through 177 hours of personalised guidance, helping them navigate life after diagnosis with greater confidence and clarity. Page19
Autlim Bedfordslir Transitions Support Autism Hertfordshire's Transitions Service supports autistic young adults aged 1 25 and their families as they navigate the joumey into adulthood. The service offers a range of online workshops and specialist skills development courses focused on building independence and preparing for adult life. Over the year, 54 members accessed 42 skills development sessions delivered during school holidays and term time, alongside a bi-weekly social group. These activities provided opportunities to learn essential life skills in a supportive environment tailored to the needs of young autistic adults. Skills Development Courses and Workshops Autism Hertfordshire delivered engaging skills development programmes for autistic adults aged 16 and over whether newly diagnosed or not. Our courses are tailored to individual needs and delivered in a safe, inclusive environment that encourages open, non-judgmental sharing. Guided by a person-centred approach and member feedback, we developed workshops on topics such as Understanding My Autistic Identity, Creativity for Wellbeing, Travelling with Confidence, Masking, Sensory Needs, Guided Meditation, and Confidence in Communication. Over the year, we provided 177 sessions, using member insights to shape future sessions that help autistic adults navigate a neurotypical world. Soclal Groups Autism Hertfordshire's regular daytime and evening social groups for autists'c adults. These groups offer safe, supportive spaces for members to build friendships, develop social skills, and grow in confidence. With guidance from experienced staff, members plan and enjoy activities in local venues such as restaurants, cinemas, and leisure spots across Bedfordshire. Daytime sessions, held on Fridays and alternating between St Albans and Stevenage, cater to those who prefer a structured schedule or cannot attend evening events. These include walks and meals at local hotspots, supported by bNO stsff members. Monthly evening groups for adults aged 18+ run in Stevenage, Watford, Welwyn, and St Albans, with activities such as mini-golf, cinema nights, and other leisure outings. Over the year, we delivered 38 daytime sessions and 18 evening sessions, providing over 900 hours of support. Additionally, we ran 11 seasonal trips, including visits to Thorpe Park. Brighton, a fire station, and Big Night Out, contributing a further 406 hours of social engagement. Page110
AuLism Bedford?hire Proiects Team: Breakin Barriers and Hea.r me See Me The Breaking Barriers Project has produced a series of video guides to help autistic people or those with a learning disability prepare for health appointments. The videos have been co-produced by BLMK (Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes) Integrated Care Board, clinicians, autistic adults, ELFT (East London Foundation Trust) and Autism Bedfordshire, to help autistic people and people with a learning disability better understand what to expect when going to healthcare appointments, screening appointments, and different areas of their health. This year we have produced a total of six new videos including X-Rays, MRI Scans, Constipation, Bowel Cancer Screening, Abdominal, Aortic, Aneurysm Screening and Annual Health Checks for those with a Learning Disability. We also held an event with the Fuji Film Healthcare Team, this gave individuals a chance to come along and explore X-Ray, MRI and Breast Screening equipment,. to help take away the unknown and prepare for future appointments. Hear Me, See Me is a campaign in partnership with the NHS East of England exploring the inequalities autistic adults face when accessing healthcare services. Over the year we have built on the success of the previous two years and encouraged more people to have their voices heard. We held hvo Voice Group Meetings online. and 400+ Health and Social care professionals attended our webinars. We focused the professionals, webinars on Women and Autism and Autism and Eating Disorders. Autism Trainin Core Tralning During the year, we delivered 72 training sessions to 846 practitioners. These included 14 pay-per-place courses, 23 internally commissioned sessions, and 35 externally commissioned sessions, comprising three for Central Bedfordshire, 21 for CNWL, three for schools, and nine for other organisations. We also encourage our staff to attend training courses and workshops to support ongoing professional development and service quality. Oliver McGowan Training This year we have successfully recruited, trained and delivered Tier 1 and Tier 2 training sessions to a large cohort of heath colleagues, funded by the Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board. In total: Tier 1: 3,250 people trained and Tier 2: 2,910 people trained We trained four Training Facilitstors and 31 Experts by Experien. Parent Su ort Conferences and Events Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) 2024 On Tuesday 29th October 2024, we held our AGM which was presented in person and via zoom to make the meeting accessible to all. The meeting was attended by Pagel 11
Alitism BedTordslire members, professionals, Autism Bedfordshire staff and trustees. Our guest speakers were our very own Oliver McGowan team who presented "Our Experts with Lived Experience" and was attended by 113 people in total. Parent Training: Workshops This year we delivered 26 training workshops for parentslcarers, our courses included: Autism & Behaviour, Autism & Demand Avoidance, Autism & Sensory Processing, Autism, Women & Girls, 5 Week Parent Carer Training Workshop, Autism & Mental Health, The First Steps to Supporting an Autistic Individual, and Autism and Eating Disorders. Luton VCS Short Breaks Consortium Autism Bedfordshire acts as the Lead Body for the Consortium of Voluntsry and Community Service short break providers for children and young people in Luton, with an Operations Manager overseeing the management and administration of the Consortium. The Consortium is funded by Luton's Community Investment Fund which is managed by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation as part of the Luton Airport Limited (LLAL) Community Investment Fund (now known as Luton Rising). 2024125 was a successful year for the Consortium with its members helping over 413 children and young people from Luton, 321 were children and young people (aged O- 25) with disabilities and 92 were siblings. Consortium members organised 944 short break sessions which provided parents and carers in Luton with over 32,205 short break hours. The different clubs and activities provided included after-school clubs, weekend clubs, holiday playschemes, and outings. During the year there were five members of the Consortium.. Autism Bedfordshire Centre for Youth and Community Development (CYCD) CHUMS Families United Neb4vork (FUN) Friends of Bright Eyes (FOBE) Charit Sho The Dunstable shop provides excellent volunteering and employment support for autistic adults, and we are grateful to all our volunteers and staff for their passion and commitment. Sadly, we had to close the Bedford shop after the remedial works as the premises were no longer suitable. We will explore new options. Page112
AuLlJm B=dfordshire orted Livin Accommodation Unfortunately, the completion of our first house has been delayed due to factors beyond our control, however it is now progressing, and we have moved forward in the tender prOsS for the next two properties. Grants Donations and Fundraisin Grants Autism Bedfordshire would like to acknowledge and thank the Trusts and Foundations below for their generous grant awards received in 202412025: Lottery Community Fund Motability - Travelling With Confidence Fund Harpur Trust Panacea Charitable Trust Henry Smith Charity Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All Masonic Charitable Foundation Donations In the year, we have gratefvlly received £27,463 in donations, induding gift aid. Future Plans and Strategic Vision 202>2026 Autism Bedfordshire's strategic direction for the coming year is guided by three overarching priorities-. 1. Enhancing quality and irnpact- continually improving our ServIS to deliver measurable outcomes for autistic people and their families. 2. Extending reach and sustainability- expanding access geographically and across communities while maintaining long-term financial resilience. 3. Empowering people and partnerships - investing in stsff, volunteers, members, and partners to strengthen collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. To remain a trusted and forward-thinking organisation, our growth will be carefully managed through strong governance, robust financial planning, and a clear focus on public benefit. Our key strategic priorities for 2025-2026 include the following: Support at Home and Supported Living We will complete the renovations on our three-bedroom supported living propety and begin work to combine the next bNo existing houses into a four-bedroom dwelling, providing safe and flexible accommodation ft)r auts.stic adults. We also plan to secure fvnding to acquire seven additional properties. expanding independent living opportunities and promoting choi, wellbeing, and inclusion. Pagel 13
Ira Training and Employment Through our Oliver McGowan Training, we will increase employment opportunities for Experts by Experience, and expand offer. These initiatives will enhance understsnding of autism and ensure that lived experience continues to shape training delivery. Milton Keynes Children's Services Following the successful launch of our children's services in Milton Keynes in 2024, we will focus on securing long-tenn funding to sustain and extend this essential support beyond November 2025. Funding and Financial Resilience To ensure sustainability, we will develop a balanced funding model cornbining grants, contracts, fundraising, and trading. We will maximise returns on resenies, strengthen unrestricted income generation, and manage financial risks to protect existing services and enable strategic growth. Partnerships and System Integration We will build stronger collaboration with Local Authorities, NHS Integrated Care Boards, and voluntary sector partners, positioning Autism Bedfordshire as a key contributor to regional autism strategies. By promoting co-production and demonstrating measurable impact, we aim to influence positive system change. Quality, Innovation. and Community Reach Explore a new Quality and Impact Framework to better embed continuous improvement across all services. We will broaden our community reach, enhance digital engagement, and use data and feedback to refine delivery and evidence outcomes. Staff and Volunteers We will invest in the wellbeing, training, and development of our workforce to maintain high levels of engagement and performance. Leadership training and inclusive practice will strengthen our organisational culture and ensure we remain a supportive, values-driven employer. Agility, Innovation. and Voice We will remain responsive to emerging needs, particularly around digital inclusion, post-diagnostic support, and mental health. Our members, and beneficiaries, voices will be embedded in all planning and evaluation processes through consultation, advisory panels, and co-production. Our Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees provide the expertise and oversight required to deliver these priorities responsibly. Progress will be supported by detailed financial and operational planning, regular monitoring, and rigorous risk management. Autism Bedfordshire's growth will remain strategic, sustainable, and rooted in enabling autistic people of all ages to live better lives, with better opportunities within inclusive and understanding communities. Reserves Policy The reseeS policy of the Management Committee of Autism Bedfordshire is to have available unrestricted reserves of 20% of the annual expenditure. This year's expenditure of £2,008,077. We hold approxirnately £267,000 in unrestricted reserves Page114
Autism Bedford>hire and £467,000 in restricted., therefore, the Board of Trustees are confident that Autism Bedfordshire has sufficient funds available to meet foreseeable demands. Risk Management The Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team recognise the charity's duties regarding the management of risk, and this is highlighted, reported on, and discussed at monthly board meetings. Additionally, we have a financial risk audit committee who assess, identify, and redu the major risks to which the charity is vulnerable. We are committed to updating our business continuity plans and strategic Risk Management Matrix (risk probability, area, and impact) that we use to monitor and evaluate how we establish protocols to mollify and govern them, including the following areas: Missionlobjectives Law and regulation Governance and management External, environmental, and operational factors Human resources Technological Financial Funds and fundraising Fraud Responsibilities of the Management Committee Our processes are driven by the commitment to our constitution as a member-led charity, whereby members elect the charity's Trustees (also referred to as 'the Board of Directors, in company law) for up to trwelve members. The Charity Commission guidance and our Constitution and Articles of Memorandum note that 500/0 of trustees should be directly affected by the condition of which the charity supports. Trustees who hold office for three years may also stand for re-election at Autism Bedfordshire's Annual General Meeting. Throughout the year the Board of Trustees may recruit for vacancies, using the Trustee Recruitment Toolkit, and appoint them. However, Trustees appointed through that process may only hold office until the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) through which they will be eligible for re-election. Alternatively they can be appointed at a General Meeting of the Company. The Board of Trustees must assign the roles of Chair, Finance Director, and Company Secretary. Company law requires the Management Committee to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company at the balance sheet date, and of its incoming resources and ap- plication of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparation for those financial statements, the Management Committee should fol- low best practice and.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. Page | 15
14',ordsnire state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on an ongoing conrn basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the company will continue on that basis. The Management Committee is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act. The Management Committee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company, and hence, for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detects.on of fraud and other irregularities. Members of the Management Committee Members of the Management Committee (who are directors for the purpose of company law and Trustees for the purpose of charity law), who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page one. Only those that have passed their probationary period of six months, have a suitable DBS disclosure and Iwo satisfactory references are listed. Members of the charitable company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of winding up. The totsl number of such guarantees, as of 31 $1 March 2025, was eight. Public Benefit Statement The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission in exercising their powers or duties. Senior Statutory Auditor David. A. Cox BA F.C.C.A F.C.A of Cox & Co (Accountancy) Limited, The Granary High Street Turvey, Beds MK43 8DB This report has been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Charities and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). Approved by the Management Committee and signed on its behalf by: Lauraine Montgomery Chair, Autism Bedfordshire: Lauraine Montgom Date.'& i 10 1 goZS Pagel 16
Autism B•dfordshire INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF AUTISM BEDFORDSHIRE Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Autism Bedfordshire (the 'charitable company,) for the year ended 31st March 2025 which comprise the Ststement of Financial Activities, the Balan Sheet and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the stste of the charitable company's affairs as at 31st March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its result, for the year then ended", have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice", and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities 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 relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitsble company's ability to continue as a going concem for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilits'es of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other infonnation The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the informats'on included in the Annual Report, other than the financial ststements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. Page117
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent othenNise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assuran conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so. consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial ststements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to detemiine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Matters on which we are required to report by exception We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: the information given in the Report of the Trustees is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements,, or the charitable company has not kept adequate accounting records; or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being sats'sfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemative but to do so. Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objects.ves are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material Pagel 18
Auti), Bedfordshir: misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: Enquiry of management around actual and potential litigation and claims. Performing audit work over the risk of management override of controls, induding testing of joumal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounb'ng estimates for bias. Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting information to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because of the inherent limitations on audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misststement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website: www.frc.or .uklauditorsres the Auditors. onsibilities. This description fomis part of our Report of Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charib'es (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitsble company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitsble company's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have fomed. Signed by David A. Cox Date..2li IQ I zo IS David A. Cox BA F.C.C.A F.C.A Senior Ststutory Auditor For and on behalf of Cox & Co. (Accountancy) Limited Eligible to act as an auditor in terms of Section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006 The Granary, High Street, Turvey, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 8DB Page119
Autism Bedrordshire STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES (including Income and Expenditure account) - for the year ended 31st March 2025 Autl$m Bedford%lLlre Statement ofFininei&l Aetlville5 lincluding Incorne and Ex For the year eAded 31 March 202) tnditurc 2025 Restricted 2024 Rtstrleted Ilnrestricied Totsl Unre5tricttd Tothl Noits Ineornlng ruources Donaiions and Icgacics Donation5 (including Gift Aid) McTnbetship SubsGriplions 27,463 27,463 25,301 25,301 Other trading a¢iiviiics Fundraisin8 and Auiism Training Charity Shop 91 91 147498 147589 409 111.808 409 151306 58.752 58.752 Incomc from invesim¢nis 4.881 Income from Charitable rtctivities Grllnts Fees from Children. Youn8 Peoplr & Family Service F¢es Iroffl Aduli Serviccs Fees from Parent Trainin8 6.075 39.275 8,307 2,182,861 2,188.936 39.275 J07 5,000 39,123 9,207 429 2,068.150 2.073.150 39,123 9,207 18.928 2.140.408 18?.861 00.69 2 086 649 Toral income 225 268 2241.613 .40(>.¥81 720.653 2.126 147 2.346 800 Raoyr¢e4 expended ExFendiiure on raising funds Autism Training FundrAISlll8 Charity Shop 34,998 10.820 34,998 10,820 18,292 20,338 18,292 20,338 123 391 162021 83 893 136555 Expendtture on ¢liaritable a¢iiviiie5 Children. Youn8 Peopl¢ & Family Servi¢c Adult,Scrvice5 Parent Training SuprA)rted Living Kcy Worktr Proie¢t Suppurt Activities Hcrtfordshire Services M4nagement and Administration 398.256 491.224 2,981 l iS.122 583.916 15,321 192.439 32.263 1871522 398.256 491.224 2.981 155,122 583.916 15.321 192.439 353.187 356.9116 8,955 407,626 529,900 38,566 218,205 353.187 356.9¥)6 ,955 407.626 529. 38.566 218.J15 31.977 1.94) 3Lry 1.871. j22 Total eXndire 31.985 1976 092 2 008 077 2 023 450 2 107343 NeL incomel{expMditurel and ne¢ rnovemeni in funds in the year 193283 265521 458.804 136.760 102.697 239.457 Transfers Lxtwcen funds 206 12Q61 Nrt rnovemeD¢ In fvnds 193283 265.521 458,804 136,966 102,491 239.457 R£¢oDcili¥tion offund5 Total funds brovglit fonward 778,027 201,065 979.092 641,061 98,574 739,635 Totwl fund5 tarried foTWgrd 971.310 466.586 1.437.896 778.027 201065 979 092 Page120
Autisry Bedfordshir= BALANCE SHEET As at 31st March 2025 2025 Notes 2024 Fixed Issets 936,394 94? i08 CurreDI *sstts Debtors Cash at bank 298.630 1,362,927 1,661,557 9?7.¥59 587,149 1,515,008 Current liibtlities Deferred income Bank Loan Other creditors and a¢¢ruals 793,675 9,000 l i4.030 956,705 1.1.16.?93 9,000 l?Ll.481 1 ?63.774 .Nel current A35¢ts 704,852 ?49,?34 Due after more thao one year Bank Loan (203.350) (91?6501 Yel assets 1.437.896 979.092 Reserves Unreslrickd funds Designated Funds- Supported Living Restricted funds 266.940 704,370 466,586 2?3,657 554,370 201.065 l otsl funds 1.437,896 979.09? The trustees acknowledge their responsibility for. lal Ensuring that the charftable company keeps a¢untIng records whlch comply wth Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and {b) Prèparing financial slatements which give a true and fair vi8w of the state of affairs of the charitable company as al the end of eath finanaal year and of its surplus or deficit for each ffnancial year in accordance wth the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwse comply with the requirement5 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements. 50 far as applicable lo the charitable company. These financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and with Financial Reporting Standards FRS 102 (effective January 20151. Approved by the Trustees on 211 Lo I2 and signed on behalf by: Lauraine Montgomery Chair. Autism Bedfordshi Lauraine Montgomery Page121
Autism Bedfordshire STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Autism Bedfordshire Statement of cash flows For the Year Ended 3 1st Mareh 2025 2025 2024 Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles: Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 785 078 136,725 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of fixed assets (553,853) Net cash used in investing activities: 553 853 Cash flows from financing activitie5 Bank Loan 9.300 10.850 Change in cash And cash equivalents in the year 775.778 (701,428) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginnlng of the year 587,149 1,288,577 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 1362 927 587.149 Reconcilialion of net income to net cash flow from operating activities For the Year Ended 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Net Income for the year 458,804 239,457 Adjustments for: Depreciation Decrease (Increase) in debtors Increase in creditors 6,114 629,229 (309,069) 6,902 (762.778) 379,694 Net cash provided by operating activities 785,078 136,725 Autism Bedfordshire Analysis of cash and cash equivalents As at 31st March 2025 2025 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 1,362,927 587.149 Page122
Autiim Bedfordshir= Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities For the Year Ended 31st March 2025 Accounting pollcies a) Basis of preparation The financial ststements 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 181 January 2015) - (Charities SORP IFRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.. b) Proparatlon of the accounts on a going concern basi8 The Management Committee have reviewed the forecasts for Autism Bedfordshire for the remainder ofthe 2023-24 financial year, and are content that the charitable company will be able to meet its liabilitie5 as they fall due. Accordingly, these aGcounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. c) Voluntary income Voluntary income received by vY of donations and gifts is included In full in the ststement of Financial Activities when receivable. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. d) Grants Grant$, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year which they are receivable. e) Resources expended Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT, which cannot be recovered. n Allocation of support costs Costs are allocated to the particular activity where the cost directly relates to that activity. However, the cost of overall directs'on and administration on each activity, comprising the salary and overhead costs on the central functson. is apportioned according to the percentage of staff time and resources estimated to have been spenvattributed to each activity. g) Tanglble Flxod Assets Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life, which in all cases is estimated at 5 years. Items of equipment are capitslised where the purchase price exceeds £500. h) Unrestricted and Restricted Funds Unrestricted funds are donations and other Incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds. Restricted Funds are to be used for the specific purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these Griteria is charged to the fund, together with a fair allocation of management and support costs. l) Flnanclal Instruments The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their amortised cost using the effective interest method. However, all the financial instruments are payable or receivable within one year and are therefore measured at the undiscounted amount of the cash expected to be paid or received. Jl Donations The Charity benefits greatly from the involvement and dedicated support of tts many volunteers, details of which are given in the annual report. In accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP {FRS 102), the economic contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts. Page123
AiJtism Bedfordshii e NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 St March 2025 (cont.) X24 2.Chaiity Shop Aed¥lry Ine41mo 103,1&3 585 Dor1)$ Grft ANJ Grtsnts (Xher Tat 58.752 29.4S7 147 498 39,498 151.306 Exp•ndltw• 9).737 50.737 1?3.3¢Ji 123.391 ExpeThhre 56.761 27.915 2024 3. Grants and Contra¢ts T•t#l 8,075 1,429.517 1,435,592 447,362 6,075 2 241 S13 2 247 688 I11d In tho Statenrt of FinaKhg1 A(tries', 58,752 2182861 58,752 2.1è¥.y36 39.4 2 073 150 Cthr Grants 4-R••our¢•• •xp•nd•d Stsff ¢0• DIN¢t Indlrn¢t D•pr•¢'n Total Fundraly. c88110 and AuU8m Aw4rono81 Chwlty Shop Cl4dr•n. Y•Jng P•oph & Family S•ry Addl Servk SLVPOrted LIng AuU$m and Parpnl Tth BLMK CYP Sp¢o8iiii Support and Advococy LDA SuppNt sery$ H¢rffordshK• sGe Manag•Ml and Adtn4rMstralkJn 10.820 42.285 70.549 52.492 31.879 2.433 38.918 1.510 12,329 2,067 10,820 90.737 398,258 491,224 155,122 37,979 583.918 15.321 192.439 32263 47.299 232.897 419,151 910 93.495 17.917 123.443 1,723 38,447 1.315 33,094 506,6CQ 13.756 161.734 30,078 129 1,951 51 852 17,724 1,445.209 293.672 2e3.082 6.114 2,C4)8.077 Staff cosls lor the year in¢d0 E1.415,13012024: £1246,4891 IrKurred as dlrect costs ot woYIdi geCeS In Ilne with Ihe charitys oblects Manag•m•nt and AdminI6tr•tl¢ $ts indud• £30,07812024'. È29.90n for m89 th• Luton VCS clortrn ol Sh¢xt Br•ak pro13 Page | 24
Autism, Bedfordsnire S- Summary anafy•ls ol gxpendtturo and rnktèd Iorn• for ¢harllabl• aetivlll•• Chlldrvn Young People & Family Adult S•Thl¢M and $upport¢d Lhtlng Aullsm eLMK CYP Spe¢l418t Support and Advocacy LDA Support AtVItI and N•w ProJ•¢t• Par•nt Trninlng H•rtlordihlr• S•r¥lc Totsl Cosla Grants r•c•lv•d l(•slrictedl 1398,2561 381.IS6 1396.9S41 417.986 137.9791 38,216 1192,4391 223,420 1583,9181 789.991 1264.7131 {1.874.2571 332.092 2,182.861 N•t cost lundod Irom oth•r ¥wm• 117,100 21.032 237 30.981 206,075 87.379 308.604 N•t Incomlng rnS+>j•I lor th• y••r 2025 2024 TNS Is 8lal•d •ft•r ¢harylng'. Deprwallon 6.114 7- Trugtse remunaratlon and the cost of key managomènt personnel The key managemént pers¢3nnel of the Charty are the Chtef Execullve Qfflcer, Chi6f Operatlng Offlcar. Adults, Servlces Dlrector. Chlldrens, Servlces Manager and KeywkOr Operatlonal Lead. Thelr employee ben•ffts total £296.18512024'. £324.797) - Staff Numbor8 The avaraga m¢nthly headcount was 130 gtaff12024'. 108 $taffl 9 - Corporatlon Tax The Charltable company Is axémpt trom corporatlon tax on Its chthtabla aclvltles 10- Tanglblo Flxed Assots Freehold Propety Equipment Total Cost As at 1 st lorll 2024 Addltton8 Olsposals As at 31st March 2025 931.177 77.286 1.008.463 931.1TI Tf.286 1.008.463 D•preclatlon As at 1st 4Drll 2024 Addttlons Dlsposals As at 31st March 2025 65,955 6.114 65.955 6,114 72.069 72,069 Ngt Book Value As at 31st March 2025 931.177 5.217 936,394 As at 1 st April 2024 931.177 11.331 942.508 Page125
Aulism Bedfordshire 11 . Debtors 2025 2024 Accrued incomè feceivable Other debtors and prepayments 42.792 255.838 298,630 37,156 890,703 927.859 12 . Credltors: amounts falllng due wllhln on• year 2025 2024 Deferred Income Other credltors and accruals Bank Loan 793,675 154,030 9,000 956.705 1.136,293 120,481 9,000 1.265,774 13. Cr•dltors: amounts falllng due after more than on• ar 2025 2024 Bank L¢Mn 203,350 203,350 212,6SO 212.650 Page126
Autism Bedfordshire Flxed Assets Other net a8sets Cash Total Restricted fund8 Adujl and Chld Helpllnes SummerActivities LOAF Wanted Fun Skills 4 Success Prciect Extended Services and Trips PerIalised Support BLMK CYP Speclalist Supwrt & Advow LDA Adull Skills ProjEcI Adutt Social Groups My Futures Project Campaigns Project 8eneffts Officer Aduh Employment Support 8eds AdLII NHS Post Dlagnostic Hethrdshire Services Adults Supptsd Living Parent Trainlng Auosm Awarone88 Trninlng Chanty SP Kewrker Capltal Diabeles Awarenes$ Oliver McGowen Training LLAL Con8Ortlum Totsl RtrIcted fund• 3.395 21,605 12,678 5,000 (3.395) (21,480) (11.500) (5.000) 125 1,178 54.194 454,140 (54.1941 {51,702) 402,438 8,333 22,224 (8.3331 (22,224) 65 16.000 182,139 176,386 65 {18,0001 (132,3591 (176.386) 29,780 30,380 221.800 (20,380) {198,800} 10,000 23,000 1.188,319 21,733 488,586 Unre•trlct•d lund• General ld Designated Suppthtsd Uvirq Totsl Unre•trfcted lunds 5,217 931.177 936.394 174.608 87.115 226,807 139.692 266,940 704,370 971.310 174,808 Total lund• 936.394 1,362,927 1861.425) 1.437.896 Page127
Autiim Bedfordshire nd B*nc• Movement In L)grfod Outgolng ResouTCg5 8alance Incomlng ReBource 014pr44 TranBI•rn 314lar45 Re8trlct•d fvnds Adult and Chdd Help&5 SummerActivitse$ LOAF Wanted Fun Extended Sevllces and Trlps Per50na6sed SupFrfKt BLNIK CYP SF)ec4a15t SupFrfXt & AdVa¢Y LDA Ad(th Skilb ProjKt Ad(th Sctial (>oup8 My Futures P Campaiws Project 8onefits olfir Adult Eryknyment Suppryl 8ed8 Athji NHS Post Di•wo¥tic Herllordshire S•rvu8 Adutts Supported UvlThJ Parent Training Au118m Aw•rene88 Tr4lning Charity Shop Keer Capllal Dlames Aw•rene ONver MCGW Tr•lning LL4L Consortlum Total Re•trlct•d lund• 15.417 118.068 118.893 132,869 11.526 19,523 789,991 58,865 38,307 20.285 40,000 36,000 126 51,958 223,420 155,122 3,000 35.216 58,7S2 115.4171 {118.0681 (118.893) {132.869} 111.5281 119,5231 {587.5121 {58.665} 136,307) 120,285) {40.fyX¢} (38,fJJO) {126) {51.9S8) 1193.640) {155.122) {3.0001 {3S.2181 158.7521 262 {68.4971 1192,7141 32,484 1.978,0921 125 1.178 125 1.178 199.897 282 402.438 85 29.780 (2621 88,497 215,714 32.464 2,241,613 10,000 23.000 201,065 486,586 GMernl fund Dwnated Suppryted Liwng Totsl Unvollylc fundi 223.8S7 554.370 778,027 225,268 131.9851 11SO,Cth)I 150.000 288,940 704,370 971,310 225.208 31.985 T¢)tsl Fun 979,092 2.4e6.881 (2,008,07n 1,437,898 16 . Plnandal Instrum•ntJ 2025 2024 Debtorg. other than propayTnents Cash at Bank Cradltors and amounts due withln orn year 204.028 1.362,927 956,705 863,819 587.149 1,265.774 Page128