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2023-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

THE AUTISM TRUST LTD

(COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1117657 COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 05965790

Independent Examiners Ltd

Unit 2

The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Page
Legal and Administrative Information 3
Directors' Report 4 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Accounts 11 to 19

THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER

1117657

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 05965790

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 January 2023 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 December 2023 DIRECTORS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 Polly Tommey (Chair) Allison Edwards Fiona Ringwood Simone Lanham Maureen Wilson

The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated 13 October 2006

To promote and protect the physical and mental health of adults on the autistic spectrum through the provision of support, education and practical advice and the creation and operation of high quality residential care environments.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS 12a-18a Princess Way Camberley Surrey GU15 3SP PRIMARY BANKERS HSBC plc 69 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5EY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) DIRECTORS' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Structure, Governance and Management

The Autism Trust Limited is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee and registered in England. The liability of the members on winding up is limited to £1.

The affairs of The Autism Trust are managed by the Trustees. The Trustees who served in the period were as noted on page 1.

Trustees are appointed by the existing Trustees.

New Trustees are encouraged to attend an orientation at the charity during which their obligations under charity and company law, the content of the memorandum and articles of association, the committee and decision making process, the charity’s business plan and recent financial performance are discussed. Trustees are also encouraged to attend external training events appropriate to their role as Trustees.

Background and History

The Autism Trust’s team members came with a history and association with autism through either personal, family members or relatives, or professionally through their careers, training or academic specialism.

Polly Tommey, founder of the charity has a son with autism, and has worked tirelessly to raise the profile of autism in the UK and provided information to young families in need of support.

We continue to focus on delivering training and services for young people with autism, and support to parents and relatives, from our base in Camberley. In addition, as explained more fully in the Trustee’s Report below, we have continued to improve our financial position through continued actions to reduce costs and increased activity to secure new donations and other fundraising activities.

Risk Management

The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises:

Public Benefit

The Charity has referred to the Charity Commission Guidance on public benefit when reviewing its aims and objectives and in planning its future activities.

Objectives and Principal Activities

The Autism Trust helps young autistic adults to become independent and live a fulfilled life by providing training and work experience to build a better future for them.

Currently only 6% of people diagnosed with autism are in employment and we passionately strive to improve this figure and the mental health and wellbeing of those with autism. Like everyone, people on the autism spectrum each have strengths and weaknesses and need to feel valued. We work with their capabilities and traits to foster independence, build life skills and increase the success of gaining employment and enabling them to live independently.

We engage with individuals who have behavioural issues, lack confidence, are anxious, confused and struggle with social interactions and therefore find difficulty with day to day activities. By building a relationship and taking time to understand them, we are able to gain trust, grow confidence and turn lives around in a supportive and nurturing environment where individuals can learn and develop the skills they need to progress.

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) DIRECTORS' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Objectives and Principal Activities (continued)

At our Camberley centre we provide a supportive, nurturing environment that fosters independence, builds life skills and generates community support and awareness of the vast capabilities of autistic individuals. Through ASDAN Employability and Independent Living training and functional work experience we equip young adults to work and enjoy the communities they live in.

Work experience is gained by managing ‘Polly’s Place’ shop selling handcrafted items and art made by people with autism. The vocational training provides specialist support, encouragement and experience is provided to help young people to confidently move on in their life.

Jo came to us from school with limited life and social skills, resulting in her irritating people, losing friends and trying to dominate her environments. She also had low listening skills and couldn’t travel alone. Through bespoke training and support, Jo grew in confidence, learned to interact with people, negotiate a journey involving two trains and two taxis and passed her ASDAN Employability certification. Jo has now been successfully employed in an M&S café for two years. Her family say the routine and stability in Jo’s life has had a really positive impact on them all. We still help Jo in a social capacity and have supported her during Covid.

Other trainees secured employment at Next, Royal Mail, a local boutique and one has achieved an MA Degree in Animation. They now live a life with purpose, feel valued and part of their community.

Support and advice, Coffee and Support Mornings and Lego and Craft clubs for ASD families are also provided to support the wider autism community.

Everyone with autism is unique and the training and support provided at The Autism Trust is bespoke and tailored to an individual’s needs.

We would like to thank all our staff, volunteers and donors and funding organisations for all their generous support during 2023.

The Autism Trust Ltd

Trustees’ report (incorporating the report of the directors) for the year ended 31 December 2022

Financial review

There has been an increase in the surplus of funds at the end of 2023: £17,172, (2022: (£3147)). The Focus courses are proving very popular especially with service users who were not ready to return to face to face learning as the courses can be accessed online. Donations and fundraising income were increased during 2023 with donations significantly increased. A small grant of £500 was received from Surrey Heath Borough Council towards the cost of purchasing a gazebo for our outdoor fundraising events. Shop sales remained at a similar level to 2022. A new service user including PA support contributed to the increase in ASDAN and work experience funding.

The competition for grant income has continued to impact our attempts to secure funding in this area. Despite several bids we have found it difficult to secure funding, especially for core costs. We have projects planned for 2024, specifically a kiosk and social space at Camberley station and we shall be looking to increase our grant bid efforts in order to secure funding for these.

The Trustees review the reserve levels of the charitable company as part of their future planning. The aim is to provide sufficient working capital for the day-to-day operation of the Trust and to provide a cushion to deal with any unexpected emergencies which may occur in the future. This is especially the case as unrestricted grants are increasingly proving difficult to obtain. The current level of unrestricted reserves is now greater than the recommended six months operating costs. It will continue to be closely monitored by the Trustees going forward. The focus in 2024 and beyond will be on increasing the number of training programmes offered to young autistic adults as well as increasing fundraising activities and maintaining a continued tight control on expenses.

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) DIRECTORS' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Going concern

The management team continued to operate in 2023 with a tighter expenditure budget and continued efforts to generate new funds. The key to longer term sustainable operations lies in securing further training income and grants for specific projects. Future specific activities to secure the incremental higher contributions are being addressed through more grant applications and targeted fundraising events together with exploring additional corporate donations which the Trustees believe will deliver the required incoming resources.

Therefore, after making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charitable company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, it continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Plans for the future

The focus is now on increasing revenue and reducing costs to enable the Autism Trust to increase the amount of training activities we are able to offer to service users. Unfortunately, due to the significant cuts to Adult Social Care funding, it has been increasingly difficult to get referrals from local authorities for service users requiring training or work experience. The funds from training activities are crucial to enable us to help more young autistic people to lead fulfilling independent lives and there is noticeably an increased need in this area.

The Autism Trust is an Approved Centre to deliver ASDAN qualifications in Employability. The young people will be working towards this qualification during their work experience and the newly introduced Focus and Short courses have proved extremely popular, as they can be delivered online.

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Autism Trust Ltd for the year ended 31st December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2022 (the Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2022 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Donna Leppitt Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 27th September 2024

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

Incorporating Income & Expenditure Account
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations & Legacies
3a
Investment Income
3b
Charitable Activities
3c
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
Costs of Charitable Activities
4a
Costs of Generating Funds
4b
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Total Funds Brought Forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
RESOURCES EXPENDED
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
10,920
-
10,920
5,816
706
-
706
81
52,573
-
52,573
36,434
64,200
-
64,200
42,331
46,635
-
46,635
45,315
392
-
392
163
47,028
-
47,028
45,478
17,172
-
17,172
(3,147)
-
-
-
-
17,172
-
17,172
(3,147)
38,940
11,656
50,596
53,743
56,112
11,656
67,768
50,596

All of the Charity's operations are classed as continuing operations.

The notes form part of these financial statements, found on pages 11 to 19

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARApifEE) BALANCE SHEET A5 AT 31 DECEMBER 2023 unreStrKt￿I ￿tritt￿l Fund Fund Totsl Total 31W23 314)etr22 Flxed AsEets Tangible Assrts Investment Assets Nrte5 1,303 1,303 1,020 Debtors & Prepayments Stc£k Cash at bank and in hand 6.201 2,596 47.725 6,201 2,596 59.381 5.568 2,893 42,974 11,656 T¢)tsl Currnnt Awets 178 435 CredIto￿. amwnts falling due within one year NEf CURRENT ASSETS 1,713 1,713 1.859 54,809 11,656 66,465 49.576 TOTAL ASSETS less curnt 56.1 11,656 67.768 50,S96 credito￿ amwnt5 Mng due ey io NEf ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Gener& Funds Restricted ftjnds 56.112 56.112 11.656 38,940 11,656 11.656 TOTAL FUNDS 112 656 596 The Dir&tors are sati%ftd the Charitab￿ company was ￿tr(kn1 to exemptrm frLXM the ra]vtrfjn￿t to rl)ti audrfc Und￿ sectK)n 477 rf the Cunpanks Act 2006 rek3ting to sm1 The mwnbers have rbrt rquired the company to obtatn an audlt tr the yw in que5tix in xc(Ydance 476 cl the CLYApanies Act. However, in accordance 145 ofthe Chwtbes Act 2022. the xcwnts have bew exwnined by an Indep￿d￿t Examinw wl)c6e reprt appws aftpJ the Nrtes to the FIn￿c¥ 5teJnents. The DKtLYls) xknowkdge thw ￿p￿ls￿)￿l y crmptywig wh the reqU￿￿￿ts (the Cwipanie5 Act 2006 vffth respect to ￿C￿nting recwds the preparatTh L &ctsJnts. The xcounts have be￿ prepa1 in ￿C￿daftCe the prrNsin5 in Part 15 ￿ the C(Mnpanies Act 2006 applicable to companE5 Subj￿ to the small c(¥vpa)es ￿lme xcrrdantt with FR5102 SORP. The dirett￿$ ￿knO￿lledge th•r responsibly ￿$￿r&I9 th the crnpany keeps pr¢otr ￿trAIntIng r￿￿d$ which compw wfch sectK)n5 386 ( the Act 2006 and for prqjarng financial Stat￿entS which gwe a true and falr VEW ofthe state ofthe company as at the the prrfrt and Ic6s the financk31 year in ¥cordance the r8]U6rern￿t c( 394 and 395 7•A)rh rthww&e crxnply with the r￿u￿￿￿entS ofthe C(mP￿TeS Act 2006 rdating to xcwnts. so fw a5 4)pk&)le to the crynpany. Approved by the Dir&tLYg C¥) tho.......... SIgn￿ on thdr behaf by Dtr￿t￿................ Fyint Name.. fioa A eir4& ￿00& Ccmpany R8]LStr&kn Numbw". 05965790 io

THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.

Basis of preparation:

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2022.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Assessment of Going Concern

Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Recognition of Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

Incoming Resources with Related expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.

Grants and Donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Legal Status of the Charity

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as income receivable.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts and is described in the Directors' annual report if applicable.

Donated Services and Facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

Investment Income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment Gains and Losses

This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.

Governance Costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advise to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

Grants with Performance Conditions

Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SOFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.

Grants Payable without Performance Conditions

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.

Pensions

Pension contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.

Fund Accounting

The unrestricted funds can be spent on any activity within the charity’s overall objectives. Any restricted funds (see note 5) are to be spent on more specific uses.

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation is calculated at a rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Computer Equipment 25% per annum on a straight line basis.
Fixtures and fittings 25% per annum on a straight line basis.

There has been no change to the accounting polices (Variation rules and methods of accounting) since last year.

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Additions
At 31 December 2023
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2023
At 1 January 2023
At 1 January 2023
At 31 December 2023
Accumulated Depreciation
At 1 January 2023
Charge for the Year
Cost		 Computer
Equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
2023
£
£
£
9,468
895
10,363
1,190
-
1,190
10,658
895
11,553
8,685
659
9,344
732
174
906
9,417
833
10,250
1,241
62
1,303
783
236
1,020

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:

31st December 2023 : None 31st December 2022 : None

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

3. INCOMING RESOURCES

3. INCOMING RESOURCES
Note
c) Other Trading Activities
Other income
b) Investment Income
Interest Received
Shops sales/training
PA Income
a) Donations & Legacies
Donations/fundraising
Grants		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
10,420
-
10,420
5,816
500
-
500
-
10,920
-
10,920
5,816
706
-
706
81
706
-
706
81
43,316
-
43,316
31,608
9,257
-
9,257
4,825
-
-
-
1
52,573
-
52,573
36,434

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD

(COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

4. RESOURCES EXPENDED

Note
b) Cost of Generating Funds
Direct costs:-
Fundraising expenditure
Goods purchased for stock
Legal & Professional fees
Governance costs:-
Independent Examiner Fee
Online donations service fees
Training costs
Support Costs:-
Staff costs
Building costs
Depreciation
Office general costs
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Bad debt write off
a) Charitable Activities
Direct costs:-
ASDAN Qualification
Shop Expenses		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
572
-
572
683
1,549
-
1,549
1,062
29,537
-
29,537
30,319
8,107
-
8,107
6,820
906
-
906
710
4,056
-
4,056
3,314
109
-
109
100
257
-
257
880
-
-
-
100
216
-
216
216
30
-
30
-
1,056
-
1,056
996
241
-
241
115
46,635
-
46,635
45,315
95
-
95
163
297
-
297
-
392
-
392
163

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR

Balance Gains & Balance
01-Jan-23 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 31-Dec-23
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted Funds 11,656 - - - - 11,656
11,656 - - - - 11,656
PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR
Balance Gains & Balance
01-Jan-22 Income Expenditure (Losses) Transfer 31-Dec-22
£ £ £ £ £
Restricted Funds 12,134 - (478) - - 11,656
12,134 - (478) - - 11,656

The Restricted Funds are wholly represented by the Charity's cash reserves and are to be expended as specified above.

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

6. INVESTMENTS

The Charity held no investment assets during this or the previous financial period.

7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Prepaid Expense
8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Prepayment
Trade Debtors
HSBC Bank current account
HSBC Business Money Manager Acct
Paypal Account
Petty Cash		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
31-Dec-23
31-Dec-22
£
£
£
£
4,392
-
4,392
3,604
43,284
11,656
54,939
39,247
-
-
-
101
49
-
49
22
47,725
11,656
59,381
42,974
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
31-Dec-23
31-Dec-22
£
£
£
£
1,286
-
1,286
1,618
3,000
-
3,000
3,000
1,915
-
1,915
950
6,201
-
6,201
5,568

9. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Paypal
Social security
Creditors
Accruals-Artist Payments
Accruals-Independent Examiner's Fee		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
31-Dec-23
31-Dec-22
£
£
£
£
455
-
455
1,314
160
-
160
-
(12)
-
(12)
(479)
102
-
102
64
1,008
-
1,008
960
1,713
-
1,713
1,859

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

10. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR

The Charity held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial period.

11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

TOTAL
2023
£
Gross Wages & Salaries
29,230
Employer's National Insurance Costs
-
Employer's Pension Contributions
306
29,536
TOTAL
2023
Charitable Activities
3
There were 3 part time members of staff in the current financial year.		 TOTAL
2022
£
30,017
-
301
30,318
TOTAL
2022
3

The Charity operates a PAYE scheme to pay all employed members of staff and no employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

(2022 - None)

12. DIRECTORS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

No material payments were made to directors or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the charity and a director or any person connected with them. (2022 - None)

13. RECONCILATION OF MOVEMENT ON CAPITAL AND RESERVES

The Company is Limited by Guarantee (05965790) and it is a charity registered with the Charity Commission (1117657).

It does not have a Share capital and has no income subject to Corporation Tax.

Profit / Deficit for the financial year
Other Recognised Gains
Balance Brought Forward
Closing Funds at 31-Dec-23		 2023
£
17,172
-
17,172
50,596
67,768		 2022
£
(3,147)
-
(3,147)
53,743
50,596

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THE AUTISM TRUST LTD (COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023

14. RISK ASSESSMENT

The Directors actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Directors have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

15. RESERVES POLICY

The Directors have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Directors aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Directors will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

16. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Directors' report. The Directors confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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