Charity Registration No. 1143630
Company Registration No. 06874594 (England and Wales)
ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees D A Kennedy M Davison L M Robins Secretary Mr S Kennedy Charity number 1143630 Company number 06874594 Registered office Brook House 54a Cowley Mill Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 2FX Independent examiner Ward Williams Limited Bay Lodge 36 Harefield Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1PH Bankers Barclays Bank plc P.O. Box 19 28-32 Albert Road Middlesborough Cleveland TS1 1QE
ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) CONTENTS
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| Trustees report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Statement of financial position | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 11 |
ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 30 April 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (published October 2019).
Objectives and activities
The objects of the charity are to promote the social inclusion of people with autism to assist them to integrate into society, to promote the education, employment and social welfare of people with autism and to advance the public's education about autism through the provision of a website, seminars and conferences; and to promote and protect the good health of people with autism and their relatives/carers by making grants for such items, services and activities as are deemed appropriate in relieving their condition.
The charity carries out its objects by providing education, disseminating relevant information, training, legal and other services and grants to children, young people and those with disabilities.
In reviewing the charity's objectives and activities the trustees bear in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and performance
The principal activity of the charity during the year continued to be the promotion of awareness of the issues relating to disabilities in adults and children and providing direct support to children and adults who either have autism or were affected by autism.
The charity maintained its activity's during the year, with the global Covid-19 pandemic restrictions from the previous financial years now fully removed.
The charity was able to hold its established 'Autism's Got Talent' event again in October 2024.
The Hero Awards, took place in March 2025.
There was no autism exhibition in 2025. This exhibition is important in raising awareness of the charity and its work.
There also continued to be many more visits during the year to the AnnaKennedyOnline website for supporting and sharing information. and workshops organised by the charity and hosted by Sean Kennedy and Paul Issacs throughout the year continued to be well attended.
Financial review
Donations and fundraising income was received in the year totalling £37,825 (2024: £47,087) compared to expenditure of £43,636 (2024: £49,475) giving a deficit for the year of £5,811 (2024: £2,388 deficit). When added to the existing deficit brought forward of £16,691 this gives an increased deficit carried forward of £22,502.
The deficit funds are unrestricted and the charitable company continues to be supported by loans from the directors which remained at £26,597 as at the year-end (2024: £26,678).
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Plans for the future
The Charity has continued with its activity since the year-end, although some events have been postponed or cancelled as the Charity looks to undertake activity which brings maximum benefit both to the Charity and those it supports, while managing the finances available.
The Charity once again held its established 'Autism's Got Talent' event in October 2025, and it has been able to also continue the roadshows that take place in different locations across the UK.
In addition the Autism Hero awards has been scheduled to take place in May 2026.
The Charity believes that its activities have never been so important given the significant impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic on people with autism when the restrictions were in place, and the current cost of living pressures being faced. The Charity remains well supported by the directors, and it continues to seek further donations in order to maintain and expand its charitable activities.
Structure, governance and management
The company was registered as a charity with effect from 1 September 2011. The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as amended by special resolution on 30 August 2011. The directors, who are also trustees of the charity, are responsible for the governance and management of the charity.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
D A Kennedy M Davison
L M Robins
The charity may, by ordinary resolution, appoint a person who is willing to be a director and determine the rotation in which any additional directors are to retire. The directors may also appoint a person who is willing to be a director, provided that such director must retire at the next annual general meeting.
None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.
The Trustees have met regularly throughout the year to discuss the charity's business affairs.
The Trustees are not aware of any related parties connected to the charity, other than Moorcroft Manor Ltd, a company which is part of a group in which a director of the charity has a small non-controlling interest, and AKO Autism Ltd, a company controlled by a director the charity.
No transactions with these related parties have taken place in either this year or the previous year, apart from donations of £550 (2024: £2,000) received from AKO Autism Ltd.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
D A Kennedy
Trustee Dated: 27 January 2026
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Anna Kennedy Limited (the charity) for the year ended 30 April 2025.
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 2011 (the 2011 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 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Colin Hamilton ACCA
Ward Williams Bay Lodge 36 Harefield Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1PH
Dated: 29 January 2026
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 20,184 | 31,441 |
| Other fundraising activities | 3 | 17,641 | 15,646 |
| Total income | 37,825 | 47,087 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 4 | 31,473 | 37,145 |
| Charitable activities | 5 | 12,163 | 12,330 |
| Total resources expended | 43,636 | 49,475 | |
| Net expenditure for the year/ | |||
| Net movement in funds | (5,811) | (2,388) | |
| Fund balances at 1 May 2024 | (16,691) | (14,303) | |
| Fund balances at 30 April 2025 | (22,502) | (16,691) |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 APRIL 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
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| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 10 | 4,981 | 4,509 | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 224 | 6,528 | |||||
| 5,205 | 11,037 | ||||||
| Current liabilities | 11 | (27,707) | (27,728) | ||||
| Net current liabilities | (22,502) | (16,691) | |||||
| Income funds | |||||||
| Unrestricted funds | (22,502) | (16,691) | |||||
| (22,502) | (16,691) |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 April 2025. No member of the company has deposited a notice, pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these financial statements.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 27 January 2026
D A Kennedy Trustee
Company Registration No. 06874594
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
Anna Kennedy Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Brook House, 54a, Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 2FX.
1.1 Accounting convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (published October 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
These accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis because the trustees have confirmed their continuing support of the company through their loan accounts which amounted to £26,597 (2024: £26,678) at the year-end.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The charity did not have any such restricted funds either at the current, or previous, year-end.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the successful claim with HMRC.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs relating to each particular category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to a particular heading they are allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of these resources.
Governance costs include costs of preparation and independent examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
Irrecoverable VAT is included in the category of expense to which it relates.
1.6 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Website 33% straight line basis Computer equipment 33% straight line basis
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year.
1.7 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are measured at transaction price including transaction costs.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors are recognised at transaction price.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| 2 3 4 |
Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Other trading activities Fundraising income from events, talks, stalls etc Raising funds Fundraising and publicity Paypal and Amazon fees Cost of events, including venue hire, refreshments etc Printing and Advertising Website costs |
2025 £ 20,184 2025 £ 17,641 2025 £ 264 24,271 761 6,177 31,473 |
2024 £ 31,441 |
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| 2024 £ 15,646 |
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| 2024 £ 312 29,606 737 6,490 |
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| 37,145 |
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
5 Charitable activities
| Charity champion Share of support costs (see note 6) Share of governance costs (see note 6) Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds For the year ended 30 April 2024 Unrestricted funds |
2025 £ 15 11,038 1,110 12,163 12,163 12,163 |
2024 £ - 11,280 1,050 |
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| 12,330 | ||
| 12,330 | ||
| 12,330 |
6 Support costs
| Support costs Governance costs £ £ Insurance 738 - Office costs 1,420 - Rent of office and facilities 8,880 - Accountancy - 1,110 11,038 1,110 Analysed between Charitable activities 11,038 1,110 |
2025 £ 738 1,420 8,880 1,110 12,148 12,148 |
2024 £ 682 1,805 8,793 1,050 |
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| 12,330 | ||
| 12,330 |
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £1,110 including VAT (2024: £1,050).
7 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
8 Employees
There were no employees during the year.
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
| 9 Property, plant and equipment Cost At 1 May 2024 At 30 April 2025 Depreciation and impairment At 1 May 2024 At 30 April 2025 Carrying amount At 30 April 2025 10 Trade and other receivables Amounts falling due within one year: Prepayments and accrued income 11 Current liabilities Other payables Accruals and deferred income |
Website Computer equipment £ £ 5,750 1,080 5,750 1,080 5,750 1,080 5,750 1,080 - - 2025 £ 4,981 2025 £ 26,597 1,110 27,707 |
Total £ 6,830 |
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| 6,830 | ||
| 6,830 | ||
| 6,830 | ||
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| 2024 £ 4,509 |
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| 2024 £ 26,678 1,050 |
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| 27,728 |
12 Share capital
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have any share capital. The liability of the members is limited, and upon the winding up of the company, each member's contribution will be limited to £10.
The charity is controlled jointly by the Trustees. There is no ultimate controlling party.
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ANNA KENNEDY LIMITED (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
13 Related party transactions
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
As at the year-end the charitable company owed £26,577 (2024: £26,658) and £20 (2024: £20) to trustees Mrs DA Kennedy and Mrs M Davison respectively regarding amounts loaned to the company.
The charitable company received donations of £550 (2024: £2,000) from AKO Autism Ltd, a company controlled by trustee Mrs DA Kennedy.
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