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
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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
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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 ac￿Ssible resources that improve experiences with health
and social care servI￿s. 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.
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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.
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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.
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Girfs Group Youth Club
The Girls, Social Group is a youth club based in Dunstable that runs for 2 hours
fortnIgh￿Y, 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.
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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
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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. Be￿een
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.
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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
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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 wee￿MOnth 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 t￿l￿-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
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individualswith re￿nt 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 re￿ntlY 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 prO￿sS 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 ServI￿S 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.
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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 rese￿eS 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
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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.
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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 con￿rn 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 eX￿ndi￿re
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
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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
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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
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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 v￿Y 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.
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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
Dor￿1￿)￿$
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
ExpeTh*hre
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
I￿*￿11d In tho Staten*rt 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
Fundral*y. c￿8￿￿8110￿ and AuU8m Aw4rono81
Chwlty Shop
Cl4dr•n. Y•Jng P•oph & Family S•ry
Addl Servk
SLVPOrted LI￿ng
AuU$m and Parpnl Tth
BLMK CYP Sp¢o8iiii Support and Advococy LDA
SuppNt sery*￿$
H¢rffordshK• s￿￿Ge*
Manag•M￿l 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￿ ge￿CeS In Ilne with Ihe charitys oblects
Manag•m•nt and AdminI6tr•tl¢￿ ￿$ts indud• £30,07812024'. È29.90n for m￿89* th• Luton VCS cl￿ort￿rn ol Sh¢xt Br•ak pro￿13
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S- Summary anafy•ls ol gxpendtturo and rnktèd I￿orn• 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
At￿VItI
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 Keyw￿kOr Operatlonal Lead. Thelr employee
ben•ffts total £296.18512024'. £324.797)
- Staff Numbor8
The avaraga m¢nthly headcount was 130 gtaff12024'. 108 $taffl
9 - Corporatlon Tax
The Charltable company Is axémpt trom corporatlon tax on Its chthtabla aclvltles
10- Tanglblo Flxed Assots
Freehold
Propety
Equipment
Total
Cost
As at 1 st lorll 2024
Addltton8
Olsposals
As at 31st March 2025
931.177
77.286
1.008.463
931.1TI
Tf.286
1.008.463
D•preclatlon
As at 1st 4Drll 2024
Addttlons
Dlsposals
As at 31st March 2025
65,955
6.114
65.955
6,114
72.069
72,069
Ngt Book Value
As at 31st March 2025
931.177
5.217
936,394
As at 1 st April 2024
931.177
11.331
942.508
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11 . Debtors
2025
2024
Accrued incomè feceivable
Other debtors and prepayments
42.792
255.838
298,630
37,156
890,703
927.859
12 . Credltors: amounts falllng due wllhln on• year
2025
2024
Deferred Income
Other credltors and accruals
Bank Loan
793,675
154,030
9,000
956.705
1.136,293
120,481
9,000
1.265,774
13. Cr•dltors: amounts falllng due after more than on• ￿ar
2025
2024
Bank L¢Mn
203,350
203,350
212,6SO
212.650
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Flxed
Assets
Other net
a8sets
Cash
Total
Restricted fund8
Adujl and Chld Helpllnes
SummerActivities
LOAF
Wanted Fun
Skills 4 Success Prciect
Extended Services and Trips
PerI￿alised Support
BLMK CYP Speclalist Supwrt & Advow LDA
Adull Skills ProjEcI
Adutt Social Groups
My Futures Project
Campaigns Project
8eneffts Officer
Aduh Employment Support
8eds AdLII NHS Post Dlagnostic
Hethrdshire Services
Adults Supp￿tsd Living
Parent Trainlng
Auosm Awarone88 Trninlng
Chanty SP
Kewrker Capltal
Diabeles Awarenes$
Oliver McGowen Training
LLAL Con8Ortlum
Totsl R￿trIcted 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 l￿d
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
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Outgolng
ResouTCg5
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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 & AdV￿a¢Y LDA
Ad(th Skilb ProjKt
Ad(th Sctial (>oup8
My Futures P
Campaiws Project
8onefits olfi￿r
Adult Eryknyment Suppryl
8ed8 Athji NHS Post Di•wo¥tic
Herllordshire S•rvu8
Adutts Supported UvlThJ
Parent Training
Au118m Aw•rene88 Tr4lning
Charity Shop
Ke￿￿er 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
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