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2024-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

THE AUTISM TRUST

COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 05965790

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1117657

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

CONTENTS

Page 3 Legal & Administrative Information Pages 4 to Report of the Trustees Page 7 Independent Examiners Report on the Accounts Page 8 Statement of Financial Activities Page 9 Balance Sheet Pages 10 to 15 Notes to the Financial Statements

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER

CHARITY NUMBER 1117657 COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 05965790 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2024 TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Polly Tommey 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 DOCUMENT Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated 13 October 2006 OBJECTS 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. REGISTERED ADDRESS 12a-18a Princess Way Camberley Surrey GU15 3SP

BANKERS HSBC plc 69 Pall Mall London SW1Y 5EY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

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 can 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.

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.

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Objectives and Principal Activities (continued)

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 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 2024.

Financial review

There has been an increase in the surplus of funds at the end of 2024: £2,257 (2023: £17,172). 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 reduced by 32% during 2024, this is mainly due to the cost of living crisis having an impact on the public’s reduced disposable income. Grant income was received from Surrey Heath Borough Council and Surrey Heath Rotary Club and will be used for the refurbishment and setting up of our new premises at Camberley Railway Station. Shop sales showed a small increase on 2023.

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 shall continue to submit bids for grant funding in 2025.

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 2025 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.

Going concern

The management team continued to operate in 2024 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 can 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

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

I report to the trustees/members of The Autism Trust on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st December 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act).

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:

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 accounts to be reached.

.................................................................................

Lomax Pavey

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store

Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

18th September 2025

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Notes
INCOME
Donations & Legacies
3a
Charitable Activities
3b
Trading Activities & Other Income
3c
Investments & Other Income
3d
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENDITURE
Charitable Activities
4a
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Funds brought forward
Transfers between funds
5
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
5,031
1,735
6,766
8,211
45,048
-
45,048
49,941
5,331
-
5,331
5,342
1,387
-
1,387
706
56,797
1,735
58,532
64,200
54,741
1,534
56,275
47,028
54,741
1,534
56,275
47,028
2,056
201
2,257
17,172
56,112
11,656
67,768
50,596
-
-
-
-
58,168
11,857
70,025
67,768

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

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.

Basis of preparation

The Autism Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis

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.

Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.

Income

Recognition of Income

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

Income with Related Expenditure

Where income has a related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the income 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

Income from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA in the same financial period 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 incoming resources when receivable.

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.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Director's annual report.

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Expenditure

Governance Costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the Trustees' meetings and cost of any legal advice 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.

Assets and Liabilities

Fixed Assets

These 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 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:

Equipment 25% per annum on a straight line basis
Fixtures & 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.

Liability Recognition

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

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Note
Cost
01-Jan-24
Additions
Cost at
31-Dec-24
Depreciation
01-Jan-24
Charge
Depreciation at
31-Dec-24
Net Book Value
31-Dec-24
Net Book Value
31-Dec-23		 Equipment
Fixtures & Fittings
Total
£
£
£
10,658
895
11,553
369
743
1,112
Unrestricted Funds
11,027
1,638
12,665
9,417
833
10,250
425
230
655
9,842
1,063
10,905
1,185
576
1,760
1,241
62
1,303

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

31-Dec-24 None 31-Dec-23

None

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

3. INCOME
Notes
a) Donations & Legacies
Donations
Restricted Grants
5
b) Charitable Activities
ASDAN Training Fees
Work Experience Program Income
PA Support Income
c) Trading Activities & Other Income
Polly's Place Shop Sales
Fundraising Events
c) Investments & Other Income
Bank Interest
Prior Year Income		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
5,031
-
5,031
7,711
-
1,735
1,735
500
5,031
1,735
6,766
8,211
17,226
-
17,226
15,254
17,805
-
17,805
25,430
10,017
-
10,017
9,257
45,048
-
45,048
49,941
3,297
-
3,297
2,632
2,034
-
2,034
2,710
5,331
-
5,331
5,342
1,119
-
1,119
706
268
-
268
-
1,387
-
1,387
706

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

4. EXPENDITURE
Notes
a) Charitable Activities
ASDAN Training Costs
Polly's Place Shop Expenses
Goods Purchased for stock
Fundraising Expenses
Artist Payments
Online donations service fee
Railway Station - Project Costs
5
Social Club - Project Costs
5
Rent
Utilities
General & Building Insurance
Postage, Stationary & Packaging
Telephone and Broadband
Computer and Software
Repairs and Renewals
Cleaning & Premise Costs
Refreshments
Sundry Expenses
Bank Charges
Staff costs
10
Employers Pension Contributions
10
DBS Costs
Training costs
Legal & Professional fees
Independent Examiner's fee
Depreciation
Sundry Building costs		 Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
713
-
713
572
1,235
-
1,235
1,549
(55)
-
(55)
297
106
-
106
95
200
-
200
257
216
-
216
216
-
1,437
1,437
-
-
97
97
-
3,900
-
3,900
3,000
2,292
-
2,292
2,195
594
-
594
-
1,032
-
1,032
2,288
1,104
-
1,104
942
991
-
991
746
194
-
194
1,105
1,107
-
1,107
1,320
112
-
112
80
944
-
944
-
111
-
111
109
36,634
-
36,634
29,231
347
-
347
306
108
-
108
-
9
-
9
30
1,182
-
1,182
241
1,008
-
1,008
1,056
654
-
654
906
-
-
-
487
54,741
1,534
56,275
47,028

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THE AUTISM TRUST (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

Restricted Funds
Restricted Funds		 Balance
Balance
01-Jan-24
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
31-Dec-24
£
£
£
£
£
11,656
1,735
1,534
-
11,857
THIS YEAR
11,656
1,735
1,534
-
11,857
Balance
Balance
01-Jan-23
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
31-Dec-23
£
£
£
£
£
11,656
-
-
-
11,656
LAST YEAR
11,656
-
-
-
11,656

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

6. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

HSBC Bank Current Account
HSBC Business Money Manager
PayPal
Petty Cash		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Fund
Fund
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
£
£
£
£
4,875
-
4,875
4,392
46,552
11,857
58,409
54,939
66
-
66
-
57
-
57
49
51,549
11,857
63,406
59,381
7. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Deposits
Prepayments
Trade Debtors		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Fund
Fund
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
£
£
£
£
3,000
-
3,000
3,000
773
-
773
1,286
220
-
220
1,915
3,993
-
3,993
6,201

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THE AUTISM TRUST

(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

8. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

Creditors
Accruals
Independent Examiner's Fee
PayPal
NIC
Pension Contributions		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Fund
Fund
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
£
£
£
£
574
-
574
455
165
-
165
102
1,008
-
1,008
1,008
-
-
-
160
57
-
57
(12)
83
-
83
-
1,887
-
1,887
1,713

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

There were no Creditors or Accruals falling due in more than one year at the end of this financial year (2023: £Nil).

10. STAFF COSTS

Gross Wages and Salaries
Employer's National Insurance Costs
Employer's Pension Contributions		 2024
2023
36,634
30,017
-
-
347
301
36,981
30,318

The Charity operates a PAYE scheme to pay all employed members of staff and no employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. (2023 - None)

The average number of employees during the year was: 3 (2023 - 3)

11. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

No material payments were made to Trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period, other than reimbursement for items bought on behalf of the Church. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

12. RECONCILIATION 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-24		 2024
£
2,056
-
2,056
67,768
70,025		 2023
£
17,172
-
17,172
50,596
67,768

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