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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Charity No: 1144395

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

CONTENTS

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Trustees’ Report 2 - 6
Independent Examiner’s Report 7
Statement of Receipts and Payments 8
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 9
Notes to the Accounts 10 - 12

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

The Trustees present their report and accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2026

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The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Trust Deed, the Charities Act 2011 and guidance issued by the Charity Commission.

OUR PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES

The Trust was formed to advance the education of people with autism and/or language, communication or interaction difficulties, particularly those currently or previously attending or supported by Phoenix School.

The Trust also supports international work with partner organisations working in the same field.

Grant making policy

Grants are awarded following submission and review of applications. Applications are assessed to ensure alignment with the Charity’s objectives and Trustees approve all grants prior to payment. Grants have been paid during the year of £15,000 (2025– £15,000).

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Teacher Training Programme (LETTA)

The Trust continues to administer the LETTA trainee teacher bursary programme in partnership with Phoenix School.

During the year:

Three trainees successfully completed the programme in 2024/25, with two trainees appointed to teaching posts at Phoenix School in September 2025.

A Further three trainees were enlisted don programme 2025/26 started in September 2025. They are in process of completing their training in July 2026, with two successfully secured position at Phoenix School to start in September 2026 subject to completion and obtain QTS qualification.

The Trust anticipates supporting a further three trainees in 2026/27, subject to confirmation by Phoenix School.

This programme continues to play a key role in developing specialist teaching capacity and supporting staff progression.

Youth Club and Holiday Scheme

The Trust has continued to support the Youth Club and Holiday Scheme, providing opportunities for young people to develop social, independence, and life skills.

Key financial position:

A grant of £10,000 was awarded for the period September 2025 to August 2026, of which £8,401.03 has been spent as at 31 March 2026.

Trustees have approved a further £7,140 to support provision for September 2026 to August 2027.

While provision continues, the Trust recognises the need to secure additional funding to ensure long-term sustainability.

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Model School in Sylhet, Bangladesh

The Trust continues to support Phoenix Sylhet through financial contributions and community fundraising initiatives.

During the year:

Phoenix Sylhet remains a key international project, delivering specialist education and continuing to develop despite ongoing external challenges.

Public benefit statement

In planning activities, Trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The activities described above demonstrate the Trust’s commitment to delivering educational and social benefit to individuals with autism and associated needs.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The Trust remains in a financially stable position, maintaining strong cash reserves and meeting all financial commitments during the year.

As at 31 March 2026, the Trust held a bank balance of £175,680.82.

Income

Income for the year included:

Lettings income continues to provide a valuable unrestricted revenue stream, supporting core operational costs.

Expenditure

Key areas of expenditure included:

Restricted Funds

Restricted grants have been applied in line with their intended purpose:

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Overall Position

The Trust has maintained a strong reserve position, with a modest in-year surplus and sufficient cash to meet future commitments.

However, the Trust continues to face:

RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees aim to maintain reserves at a sufficient level to:

The current level of reserves provides confidence in the Trust’s ability to meet its commitments in the medium term.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

Teacher Training Programme

The Trust intends to continue supporting LETTA trainees, with a further cohort anticipated for the 2026/27 academic year.

Youth Club and Holiday Scheme

Provision will continue with agreed funding for 2026/27. Trustees will explore additional funding opportunities to ensure sustainability.

Phoenix Sylhet

The Trust will continue to support Phoenix Sylhet while working towards a more sustainable long-term funding model.

Risk management

The financial risks of the Trust are managed through:

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, who meet regularly to review the activities and finances of the Charity.

Governing document

The Trust was formed through the establishment of a Trust Deed dated 3[rd] March 2010 and amended on 2[nd] December 2014 and 22[nd] March 2016. It was registered as a charity on 21[st] October 2011 under charity number 1144395.

Organisation

The Board of Trustees administers the charity. The Trustees meet termly to review the affairs of the charity and to consider grant applications which are only paid to a beneficiary upon the approval of the Trustees.

The Trust supports Phoenix School’s work with the local community and follows the school’s financial management protocols.

Appointment of Trustees

There are currently four Trustees, all of whom are either part of the local community or a member of staff or a governor of the Phoenix School. Any new Trustee must have some connection with either the local community or the school.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity Number: 1144395
Trustees Stewart Harris MBE – Chair
Matthew Snow (Appointed on 08 July 2025)
Jonathon Caunt
Veronica Armson
Principal Office: Phoenix School, 49 Bow Road, London E3 2AD
Independent Examiner: David Terry
RAA Ramon Lee Ltd, 93 Tabernacle Street, London EC2A 4BA
Bankers: NatWest Plc, Stratford Broadway Branch,
Ground Floor, Gredley House, 1-11 Broadway, London E15 4BQ
Website: www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (Cont/d)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charity Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees are responsible for maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

STEWART HARRIS MBE (CHAIR) TRUSTEE

Date: 13 July 2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF

THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March 2026, which are set out on pages 7 to 10.

This report is made solely to the charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity's Trustees as a body, for my Independent Examination, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's Trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trustees’ accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and 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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

D TERRY – Chartered Accountant RAA RAMON LEE LTD 93 TABERNACLE STREET LONDON EC2A 4BA

Date: 13 July 2026

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Notes
Receipts
Grants and donations
2
Rental income
Investment income
Total Receipts
Payments
Charitable activities:
Bursaries
Grant funded activity
3
Governance costs
4
Total Payments
Net of Receipts/(Payments)
Gross Transfers Between Funds
Cash Funds Last Year End
Cash Funds This Year End		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
4,293
20,550
5,441		 Restricted
Funds
£
36,000
-
-		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
40,293
37,643
20,550
24,100
5,441
6,515
66,284

68,258
33,500
32,200
34,771
23,825
1,512
1,398
69,783

57,423
(3,499)
10,835
-
-
30,284 36,000
-
24,405
1,512		 33,500
10,366
-
25,917 43,866
4,367
(2,093)
158,955		 (7,866)
2,093
20,225
179,180
168,345
175,681
179,180
161,229 14,452

The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these accounts

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT 31 MARCH 2026

Notes
Cash Funds
Cash & Bank
3
Total Cash Funds		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
161,229
161,229		 Restricted
Funds
£
14,452
14,452		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
175,681
179,180
175,681
179,180

Approved by the Trustees on 13 July 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

……………………………………………………. STEWART HARRIS MBE (CHAIR)

The notes on pages 10 to 12 form part of these accounts.

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The receipts and payment accounts have been drawn up as a summary of the receipts and payments made during the year by the charity. Amounts are included as received by the charity or as cheques are drawn. The accounts and statements do not include accruals and prepayments in respect of income and expenses.

The receipts and payments accounts and statements of assets and liabilities have been prepared following the guidance for accounting for smaller charities issued by the Charity Commission.

2. GRANTS AND DONATIONS

Grants and Donations
Trainee Teacher - Bursary Scheme
Phoenix School
Youth Club and Holiday Scheme
Donations
Sylhet donations		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
93
4,200		 Restricted
Funds
£
35,000
1,000
-		 Total
Total
2026
2025
£
£
35,000
35,000
1,093
2,010
4,200
633
40,293
37,643
4,293 36,000

Donation income in 2025 totalling £37,643 was attributed £2,643 to unrestricted funds and £35,000 to restricted funds.

3. ANALYSIS OF GRANTS

Grants paid
Apasen International
Other charitable expenses
Phoenix Sylhet School expenditure
Youth Club and Holiday Scheme
LBTH Phoenix SC
Master Locksmith
Livery School
Other expenses		 2026
£
15,000
15,000
247
8,401
8,356
1,670
295
802
19,771
34,771		 2025
£
15,000
15,000
439
8,386
-
-
-
-
8,825
23,825

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

3. GOVERNANCE COST

Governance Costs
Independent examiner's fees
4.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Restricted funds
Phoenix School
Youth Club and Holiday Scheme
Livery School
Master Locksmith
Total restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Total unrestricted funds
Total funds		 Balance as
at 01.04.25
£
9,800
10,425
-
-		 Receipts
£
35,000
-
1,000
-		 Payments
£
33,500
8,401
295
1,670		 2026
2025
£
£
1,512
1,398
1,512
1,398
Balance as
Transfers
at 31.03.26
£
£
-
11,300
93
2,117
-
705
2,000
330
2,093
14,452
(2,093)
161,229
(2,093)
161,229
-
175,681		 2025
£
1,398
1,398
20,225 36,000 43,866
158,955 30,284 25,917
158,955 30,284 25,917
179,180 66,284 69,783

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THE PHOENIX SCHOOL FOR AUTISM CHARITABLE TRUST

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

4. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (Continued)

Movement in funds – previous year

Restricted funds
Phoenix School
Youth Club and Holiday Scheme
Total restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Total unrestricted funds
Total funds		 Balance as
at 01.04.24
£
7,000
18,811		 Receipts
£
35,000
-		 Payments
£
32,200
8,386		 Transfers
£
-
-		 Balance as
at 31.03.25
£
9,800
10,425
25,811 35,000 40,586 - 20,225
142,534 33,258 16,837 - 158,955
142,534 33,258 16,837 - 158,955
168,345 68,258 57,423 - 179,180

Description, nature and purpose of restricted funds:

Phoenix School – Grant provided to pay for the bursary scheme for trainee teachers.

Youth Club and Holiday Scheme– Grant provided for a Youth Club and Holiday Scheme for young people with autism. The Project encourages young people to develop their social and life skills whilst improving their wellbeing through participating in activities in the local community. Activities include cooking, physical activities, off-site and residential trips.

5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year, a restricted grant of £35,000 (2025 – £35,000) was received from Phoenix School where Veronica Armson and Jonathon Caunt are governors. The grant was utilised for LETTA programme for teacher trainees.

The Youth Club is an out-of-hours service run by Phoenix School. During the year, the charity expended £8,401 (2025 - £8,386) for Youth Club.

Youth Club and LETTA are funded via PSACT, with Phoenix School providing funding and oversight.

None of the Trustees received any remuneration during the year (2025 – Nil).

There were no other related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2026.

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