REGISTERED CHARifY NUMBER: 11453S1 Report of the Trustees and Financlal Statements lor the Ygar Ended 318t tl•cember 2025 for ASPIE UMITED The Richards Sarty Pathership Thornel(t House 25 Barbourne Ro* wOrster WorTrstershire INR1 1RU
ASPIE UMITED Contgnts of the Financial Ststements for the Y•ar Ended 31st Decem1 2025 Report ofthe Tyustees Ind8p8ndent Exarnin8rf8 Report ststemant of Finandal Actlvlties Balance Sheel 10 Not•8 to th• Flnanclal 8tatwMnts 11 to 20
ASPIE LIMITED Report of the Trusto•8 for thèyear Ended 31st Decgmbgr 2025 The trustees who Bre also dre¢tors of the dErity for the purp)ses ol the Companies A¢t 21Xi6. present their feport th the financial Statements ol thè charty for the year ended 31st Decembgr 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of AcGounts'ng arHJ Reporbro by ChantKes.' Slalgment ol Recommended Pi8th"c8 appli¢8lle lo thanlies preparing thèlr accounts in accordance with the Finanoal Re[)0"n9 Standard applica8 In the UK ar Republic ol 1rt18nd IFRS 1021 leffedNe 1 January 20191. OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Obj11¥ and alm5 ASPIE, founded by an A8perg¢r adult, was rg9iStered as a company limited ty guarantee in 2011 2nd achyevpd charty staius in January 2012. sin then. we have provided speriali$t social support. ther8putic services and advocaq for autists"c adults In w0stershIre, Vle51 Midlands and beyond. Athough Aspgrgefs is now indE¥Jed Wl1n Aub"srn Spectrum Conditron (Level 1 Autism). we continue lo use the tèrm Aspeigefs b£rause it remain5 a rn0 8Pt description of the traits and thar8cteristic6 of the m2Jonty of Indivua1S we support. ASPIE'S objeLv85 are to hÈlp autists"c adufts lead 11ves th81 a less ie5tri¢ted by the rhallenges 8&8ociated wlh aubsm. We J¢hleve thi5 by provbdirYJ an erTrYironmenl in thIGh they are gwen the opportlinity to.. UThrstsnd and apt ttrr reurolo9(31 difference Gain cOrtfiden and improve cMUnIc.0n skills Build a neiwoth of support in the ski118 rewired for iePendent Ilving Ae$S suitsble education ond training ccurses and develop employmentapplication skills We ca) provKle autism SFeo15c In-house art online coun$elling services to help relievtr depress'on crisis in rsons under the ag& 0118. MeeUn9 a Continuln9 Need Our aims are to reduce Isolatr'on, self-harm. suioxde. sec*'oning and h05ptslisation, to improve our growing membership's quality ol life and prospects by Increasing their Confiden and self-worth throwh varied 8ctiwties. workshops and menloiing over5Èen by a srnall, dedicated team. In-hou$6 autism SOf1¢ counselling, pre- and pos14iagnosis and for a range ol other debilitating Issues help avert d¢pression an¢J crisis. We continued lo provide the vital bul un-commissioned servii%S in the form ol constant and stable 5UPPOrt and Ihwapy ice wkly, 52 wegks of the year at our centr& in Worcester. a safe haven where Aspèrger adutts ran drop the mask they woar in the outwde world and find aptanCe, friendship 3nd support to increase their sellésteem and motivation to athievethe soual indusion. edurth"orVemployment and 1ndeperKIt living opportuni"eS they long for. WNle Herefordshire and WorSters.rQ NHS proiids an adult autism asse5sm8nt and diagnost servi. there is currenuy no CrnissIOned p-¢gStiC 5UPPOrt and only limited post-diagn05ts'c provision. In December 2025, approximatdy 1,325 aduts were waiting an aver896 0125 months for an 8tJtism assessment. Duriro this probng8d period of uncertainty. many individuals experienced wCenIng mental hedh, relationship difficulties. unemploymt. scrial i¥olatic4) and increasing anxw. ASPIE work$ dosely ak)ngside NHS di89nostic and commissioned support servi<S by helping individuals navigate ttr dK4gnoslic pathway while prowding specialist psychologiogl support both be[e arwj after diagnosis. Our coynsellin9 and mentcK¢ng semces enable individua15 to b&tter understand their diagnosis. develop prath'cd coping strategies and move forward with greater cornfiden. Demand for our Services continued to incroase during 2025 Many autistic adults are still experienung the lasting effeGts ol the pandemic. alongside rising finanaal pressures and gwng pressures gn publi¢ SÈmS. De18ys in diagnosis, reduced availability of speciJist support and limited understanding ol autism wthin rnainstloom service¥ witinue to ntribute to deteriorating mental health and increased vulnerability arnong many of those seeking our help. Our mamber$ frequenuy face addilicnal thallenges arising trom sen50ry Issues, exe(xrtive fijnttioning deficL masking, anxigty and ctr(Kcurring condrtions. These often remain poorly unoerstood despite having a profound impact on everyday life. ASPIE provi(ks informed. auti5m-speufic support that regnIseS these complexitE$ and hdps individuals manage them rmre suleSSl. Immediate Support ASPIE operates without a rplerral systern or wathng list because when someone is distressed. they nged attention. The 8UPPOrtwe give, whether Its at ASPIE or online is immediate. Throughwt the year. wo resFondgd to increasirrtJ numb$ of requests for help from athi5tiC adults and tr)r families lacing financial hafd3hip. deterioraty.re mental health. housing difficults"es, family breakdown, employment concems and wider 3nxiètie5 arisin9 from national and intemat'on81 events Our consistent presènce provides stability during pericés of crBis and often prevents silltIonS escalabng to the point wh¢te siatutory interventson becomes mce588ry. Page 1
ASPIE LIMITED Report of the Trustees for th• Year Ended 3181 December 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Public benefit The trustees are satisfied that ASPIE nts"nues to ddiver significant public Lenefil through the advancement of hea5th and wellbeing for aullstic adults. SinTr 2011 the charity has provided sdalist 3eM¢s trat reduce isolation. improve confidence, slrenglh¥n soci81 communicatson skills and enable au"StiC ¥duYts to parbcipate more frjlly in educab"on, employment and c(ynmunity life. embèrs benefft trom Improved emob'onal wellbeitwJ. greater sd1-acptan and increased Independen Families and carers benefft from Imwoved understa11[ alld reduced pressure. while the widei community benefits from great soaal inclusion and increased opportunities for aLrtisty"c adults to contribute through volunteering, e(jUcatn and employrnent By providing earw intervention, speoalisl ¢ounselling an¢J ongoing support, ASPIE also lpS redu pressure on health and soc431 ca seM&s by preventing avoidable criss. The trustee5 confinn that Ihey have ¢omplied with their duty under section 17 01 the Chanties Aci 2011 to have due regarcj to charity Commission's guidan on p11¢ benefft 4then reviewng the charity's aims ar¥J obJ"ectives 8nd planning its adivttses ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Membershlp and Demand for Servirgs Detnand for ASPIE'S servitss continued to increase throughout 2025. reflecting th@ continuing shortage of swalist support availatAe tg auhstic adutts across Worcgstershire and neighbouring counties. Referrals and enquiries were re1Ve tr¢m NHS Artult Autisrn Diagnosts'c S¢Mces. Mental Health and Crisis Teams, hosprtals. GPS, Talknng Therapies su)¢HI workers, educational provider5, family rnembers anol irKlIvjuaS seeking SUFporL ASPIE continued lo deliver supp)rt through tsvo MpleMentsry services. Our wtsr ntre opened twice weekly thrcvghout the year, welcoming an averagè ol around 80 members. aged between 18 and 80, trorn VvOrSter. worsterShIr ancl the wider West Midlands. Alongside our Trd-tts-fa provIsn, Qui online tommunity ¢tInued to support approxifflaiely 174 members who remained In gar contact, ena)ling troso unable to travel because ol anxiety. ill healttt, c8ring iestonsibllits"es, work or study commitrnents to continue iving sr)eoalist Support. Together these serviw ensured that membÉrs COU aecess help in the way best suited to their individual arcum5tan(s. Supporting A811¢ Adults ASPIE provide5 far more than a Sal group. Our centre offers 8 $8fe. predictsble enwrcfimertt where auli8ti¢ adults can devek)p (onfidence, frndships and w8etsc31 life skills wthin an accepts"n9 o)mrnunty. Members attended bMc&weekly soc#al support and therapy so55ions, shanng experièrtS wth others understand the chalbnges ol au115Tri. Activrties i[uded bo8rd garnes, potsl. compLrtor access, shargd meals and informal péer supwt, all desKJned to redu isolation 8rxl encourage wmmunic8tion. For many members, the reassurance ol familiar surroundings, familiar rcTrubne3 and trusted people provides a stability rarely ¢xperien¢ed elsewhere Thi$ o)nsistency helps rea anxiety or¥J enables individuals to engage so(ialty at a paee that feels (x)mfortable. ThroughoLit the year we continued to hdp rnembers strengthen communication skills, understand soaal eXctab"0nS, improvè organisation and tirne management, devdop gTpatei independence and recognise situations where thgy may be vulnerable to exploitatson or misunderstanding. Page 2
ASPIE LIMITED Report of the Trustees for the Year End¢d 31st Decgmber 202S Spe¢lali8t Counslllng and Mèntorfng Speaa5ist autisrn-inforrned o)unsdling romoirEd one of ASPIE'S rnost valuable services. Support wa5 promded beft>re diagnogs, during lengthy a5sessmenl waits.ng periods and following diagnosis. as wdl as for bereavernenl, trauma, anxiety. dePreOn. lab"onship difficulties, wofkp1a we5SLJr6s and famity concern5. Many membèrs sought help while waiting more than years ltsr an autism assessment During thi8 uncert2in peii)d. c£junlI1n9 arKI mgntoring helped individuats manage anxiety. understsnd their experiences arwj avoid deteriatt.0n in their rnental heatth. Followng dBgnosis. Mem[$ reiVed sUPPOrt to pro$ often lif&thanging news, under$taThl their auli$ts"¢ identity. devebp coping slrategies and rebuild confidence for the fvrturè. Our advo and rnentoring servics also enaNed members to communirAte more etively wlh em0YerS, hedth professionals. educats.onal prolS and stalLJiw agenciès, helping prevent misunderstandings that Can otheTrtri¥s to unnew8sary distrèss or oisis. Therapeuti¢ an(1 Rèerèatlonal A¢tlvrtles Our programrne ol 8ctivits.es conty'nd to promoto wellbeing. Confiden and social inclusion. Group Art Therapy nabd members find vetbal communication difficult to expr?5S thoughts aThJ emobons creativety, while our Drama Group $nraged confiden, imagination and social interathcffj wthin a supportN eniironrnenl. Physical wellbeirvj remaned an Smportani Pri(xity. Our knlbdl teams. ASPIE Avengers Red and ASPIE AverKJers 81ue. cAynp6led s$fullY in the WOrSter Abilty Cowts Lea9ue and tr)8 Sanol*ll IncluOn Leagfft. while our Judo Group continued to imtwve membèrs, coordination, confidenr? physic81 fthess. Member5 also benefrted trom regular admce sessiry)s promded by a Citrlens Athice 8Ovkser, helpng indNiduals navigat8 financial hardship and access benefits to ¥thich they were entiled Partnershlp Worklng EfFects've partnership workn.ng rernainsd c8ntral lo ASPIE'S succes$ During the year we conb.nued to work dosely with Worcestershire County Council, Woro&ster City Ctyjncil, Universty ol Worcester, college8. NHS autism diagnostic services, Autism West Midlands, worSter Community Trust, Disability Sport Wryter. Worcastershire Football ASswab. and a wiao range of voluntary OrglSatrO ar employers. These partnEYships enabled members to access volunteering, education, training. ernployment QFPOrtunth"ès and indepèThJent living support that might otrErwi8e heve remain1 b0nd their reach. Supportlng Indivlduals Thrwgh Complex Challenge5 The inffeasnig complexrty of rnèmbers, arcumstances conb'nued to dgmonstrale the iMpcWtan of sp8ci¥ltst autism-speeific support Durin9 the year we supported adults experienoro prdonged waits for dia9nosi8. InasIng nutnbers of du31 autism and ADHD diagn05Ès. workplace stress and ixjmout, higher educal'on pressure& family and relationship difficjjknes, bereavement, suiodgl thoughts, housng problems and financial hardship. Many members were 8150 affected by Servi that lad(ed suffiii¢ni under81anding ol aulisrn, makirvJ A8PIE's thocacy and specialist knowedgo pa0jIartY vluab. Throughout these challenges, our 8iffl rernained constant.. to redu Isolation, prevent Crise$ and help indtwi¢Juals buikl more ststle, fvlfillin9 and indepern1ent lives. Page 3
ASPIE LIMITED Rwortofth? Trustse8 forth¥ Year Ended 313t Decornber 2025 ACHIEVEMEKfs ANO PERFORMANCE Outcomes The impact ofASPIE's work wntinues to be seen In the lives of our member& Many individuals who arrived fÈelirKJ is013ted, anxious and without hope devel(ygJ th'endships, improved confidence artd a stronger sense ol idenbty. Members reported reduced anxiety, fewer èpisodes ol sdf-hami and greater acceptan ofttEmselves and theirdibjnosis. Ptiupab'on in activthes encouraged many to tsk¢ positive step5 tow¥th vdunleering, education. apprenliwhip5, employrnent and independent 1iing. Olhèrs developed heakhier coping stratles, reduung their vulnerability to sUbstar misuse. exploitsion and soaol exclusion. During t year, Approximately 80 members We SUPFK)rted to remaill in u errtfjr educatn, 8ppMtKeships or eTnployment. Members lebrated thè tenth anniversary of the ASPIE Avengers football tearns, with both R&J and Blue team5 winning their respective dNisions. Mernbers 81g0 enjoyed group holidays, community events, eXhIb.0ns. seasonal lebrat'ons and sorjal activities organise<l largely by members thems¢lves, ftjrther strengthening fritrndslips and independerKe. ChrEtrnas and oiher holid periods can be pJrb'cxJlaMy challenging for autisb"c adu5 because of changes routine and hghter sttial expedations. ASPIE rem3in¢d OFEn during the festsve perd, induding Christmas Eve 8nd New Yearfs Eve, woviding continuity, cornpanic)nship and reassuran lor members who might olhemise have rad these occa8Kins alone. Above all. ASPIE continued to prowde something that cannot easily be rneasured but is reps8tedly flecied in mberS, experiences.. a safe ¢ommunity where aulists"c adults are aThpled wiihout judgemont. valued for they are and Support to build happier. healthier 8nd more independent lives. lurrteering, Campalgnlng and Rai$ing AWan9 Promoting great¥ understanding and 8pta(% of Aspergerslauknsm remains one ol ASPIE'S objedwes. Alongside prowding diieGt support to autisb"c adults, we conlnue to work with statutory organisaions, community groups and the wider public to inuease aaren$S of the realrties ol liwro wlh auii8m Ihe n¢ed fcf appropriate. auts"sm-speLllfK serviTrs Duting Ihe year we continu@d to o)ntribute to VvOrst8rshprP County Counafs Autism Partnership meets"ngs, en$urirrfJ that the lived experien ol 8u1151ic adu5 informed dis$$105 around the implementation ol the Autism Ad and the dovelopmenl ol1ocal SÈN$. We ¢ontinued to advo(3te for improved understanding of Ihe SIgrfiCant barriefs faced by 81rt19"cadullS, particulady Ih)se awdibng diagnosis or exFErienang mental heatth difficull'es. We wel¢omed vists frorn C4V l?aders, induding Worcestetrs M8yors, High Sheriff5 and wOrr MP Tom Collins. These visits provided valuable OppOrtune5 to deMortrate the impact of ASPIE'S work and to higNi9ht the wnbnuing need for $pecialisl support for auhstc adults. ember5 themselves played 8n important role in Taisiryj awareness. Ttrmugh Nblic speaking. exhibitions and community events they Onstrated the talents, ueativty and resilien ol autistsG adults, helping to challenge rnisConceptns and reduce sl'grDa. Claire's address to Woicester City Counollors was po.1arty significant. providing a powerfvl first-hand account of why organisaty.ons such as ASPIE 8re essential. The resu5ts.ng eovèrage in th& local mwjia further iThJeased awareness gl our work. Our Art Therapy Group continued io showcase member6, cr88tvty throuyI exhibitions at The Hlve, The Swan Theatre and Sl Arytsrew's M6thodisl Church. while members represented ASPIE at the Worc£ster Show, the Volunteer Expo and Careers Fair. These events not only promoted ASPIE bul also encoura9pd ¢onversations about auts"sm. indusion and the valuable NntribLrtion aulisbc people make within their communities. Ilecognitw of ASPIE'S work cNtinued throughout the year, IrLiding nominated for the BBC Hèrèford & WOrSter M*iryJ a Diffèrence Awards. Such rtcognition reflects the dedutson ol our volunteers. staff and members and helps raise our profile among Potential sUPPQrters, wolessionals and those seekiryj help. Thrcwgh all these actiV"eS we remain cornmrtted to imrrnng publ uThJ8rstar¥Jing and ensuring that autist 8duts are reccxjnised rK)t for their difficultre8 alone, bul for treir 51rengths, 8bilities and potentia when prowded wih Ihe right ¥upporL Page 4
ASPIE UMITED Rvport ofthe TTUStees for the Year Ended 31st D•cembor 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Summary ASPIE, independent and maintaintrd thOut ststtitory funding, has become a community. Our su(x%ss Is bwuse we are different in Ihat we werè founded by the late Sarah Micklewrighl, diagnosed when a(lutt wth Aspergers. who recognised along with the cotnplexilies ol the condition. tre neecj to pronKte the intelligen. focus and decency and the longirwj for 8pIaNce, IrlUsiOn and ernploymenl ol adults on the auii81ic sp8clrum. the neceity 018 peimanenl bas¢ bg¢ause of their need for constancy and routine and in-house psythological supwrt tg repair the¢r shattered Iwes. Despite vulnerability. Sarah was fierttw protective of mberS and enwuraged them to aspire to whatever rt is tt)ey wsh to achieve in &'fe and not be Inhibited by those who do not understand. The sense ol bdonging this engenders, whch many ol thern have never eXperIend before, trnables them at their own pace, lo get Ihelr live5 back on tradt. As an OrgarI110n. ASPIE is 'virtually il not entirely unique as may bg obserrfed from th& heartfef( enquiries and ple8s for a531an received not o)nty from indM¢uals and familie$ in the Midlands bul throu9houtthe UK,. FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnancial posltlon Unrestrid¢d incoming resour¢es for the year inuea8ed to £144.585 from £53,976 This Is mainly due lo Off lunds CVed from tre post year end merger of Aid for Aspeige¢3. refer to Note 13. UrTrresth'cted reSjrCes expended deueased lo £,0C0 from £78,895. The nel unrestrided incoming resources for the year after transfers behvepn fur$ amounted lo £88,585 12024 net unrestncied outgoing resources of £24,3931. The total unrestricted fund5 carried forvdrd at the year end amounted to £20).175, rnPared to £111,590 in 2024. Restiicted incoming resources for lh¢ year deGrtrased to £23,67S from £29.449, and resou$ expended incrèas6d to £32 839 frow £27,277 restrited outgoing fesources for the year after transfers between frjnds amounted to £9,164 12024- net incayning resources of £1.6461. The tot81 restricted fund ban decreased to £14,872 from £24.036. R•8eNgs poII¢y It is the policy of the trustees lo maintain unrestricted fr¢e reserrfes excludirKJ fixed assèt5 at a kvel sufficwl lo ensure the operatson ol the seNi¢e for a minimum of 4 months. Unrestrted free reserves (unrestricL lunds less tarvJit4e fixed asse151 at 31 0mber 2025 arnounted tg £197,9S4 12024- £107,8e41 The trustees have revigwed the policy in the year aThl'. recognise tha Importan ol the eounselling servu In parb"cular to members. tre trustees also aim to hold Sutficient ie5erves to be able offer counselling service5 to members for a period of 12 montrs. This in the unfortunate event ol c105ui¢. would allow mernbèrs lo sb"Il havè sorne aCsS to support whilst Imnsitionin9 19 a life wllM)ut ASPIE. Therefore, lh8 CounseKing desIgted fijnd recognises this CL)sl of approximely £30.OCD a y8ar. At present IMO day to day running ol the charity. and bkkeepIng servi$ ar8 prowded to the charity on a voluntary basis The trustees recognise however that ihis may not continue, and the tharity wll one d8y Inr o)sts for these areas which are essent181 to the running of the Charity The sustainabilty fvnd represents the estimated cost ol future administrative SerViS lo the charity based on a full knme b(x)kkeeping salary of £35. per annum and a CEO Salary of£45.CKKJ per annurn foi 6 months. ognise Ihat funds rnay be required lor rel¢cation and also possble 8arly c8n¢gllation of a lease, and thereforo have decid1 to reserve additional design8led fvnds to Ver these rotential events. Wrth tris In mind. free serVeS of the tharity, exduding fijnds for a desvJnated purp)80. are ¢cSIdered to be £101.654 12024 - £47,8641. Based on current levels ol expenditure, this gquates to approximatew 13 rnonths I224.. 5.5 rnonthsl of running costs. trustees re¢ognise trat fijnds 8re currentty hdd in excess ol their policy, but highlight that the charitEs ccsts are expected lo increase over thtr comin9 years with c051$ for administration staff and a relocats.on of the charity to a new piemises which the tiustèes are proadively l¢x)king lor Until these G051s are known. the Irustees will not ackn'voly look to redu the oseNes, however, do continuousty revie¢4 se[vi$ and aaivil'es on offer lo mgmbers to ensure the charitstje objective ol the challty is lfilled to Its full pOttIal and members are happy and supported. Page 5
ASPIE LIMITED Report of the Truste for the Yr Ended 31$t Decembgr 2026 PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Future Dev81opm•nt The truees expea demand k( ASPIE'S ssrvices to remain huh during 2026. subje to 8vallatAe rsources, we intend to cortinue d6veng seThqs and p8therships, with tho follwng pnorities.. axpanding our speualist aub'sm-informed counselllng, mentonng psychologi¢•l 8UPPOrt for auiistic adults experienong social i501ati(n, probn9ed dkignosts"c delays. unemployment, finanry81 hardship, tsmily breakdomn. b¢reavement and mentsl ill-heatth., prowding student placements in partnership with Heart of Vvorcestershirè College aYJ the Universty of Worcester". developing the new partnership Worcester Theatres and expand wwtunits thrgh the drama group". explore the proposed transfer ol the Aid lor Aspefgeffs charity shop In Tenbury Wells lo exterKI Ihe ch3rty reath and generate addrtional unrestricted intsjne,. strengttening p8rtnership ¥vorking with tharibes, volwtsry oiganisatiort and ststutory service$ across v¥trcestershire,' expanding the Group Art Therapy prO9mMe and hcld eXhIb.0nS al The Cube, Malvern. and No. 8. PersfwJe', conbnue supporting membeis into education, vdunteenng, training art employment. including parb"dp"cffl in programme5 that hélp people retum to work. supporb.ng ASPIE Avengers Red arKI Bl(Je footbal5 le8ms. enabling Mbe[S lo participate rggularfy in the Worce5tÈr Ability Counts League and the San(Jwell Inclusiijn League., and encouraging membei-led fundraising and cOmmLty &ivthes that yomote greater 8w8ren8ss and derstanding ol autssm. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The Gharity is c<)ntrolled by its goveming document, mernor8ndum and artides of aatn, an¢J ¢onstrtirte8 a linited company, limited by gu3ianlee, as definÉ(I by the Companies Acl 2trA. Oryanlsatlonal $tructure The ch8rity is managed by rts board of trustees, are individuds with a th.rect interest in the pro*igon of for adults with Asperge¢slAulisrll, or who have the skills to assist thom. TW ffleet every three months Rlsk management The twsteès regularfy undertake risk assessments and have identsfEd the major risk area5 for the charty within finan. slaffing, premises. health arnl safety. legal Issues, publioty, systems aThJ standards Procedurès hav& ten est8blished to fflan8ge the8e r15kg and thesfr are perioditzlly viewed to ensuro they conts'nue to [rt the ed8 of the nty. The chaity •)ied public liability insufance. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registsred Company number 07666773 (England and Walesl Registsred ChaTity nurnr 1145351 Registered office Vesta Tilley House LtrNesrnoor vvorStershlre WR12RS Trustees rs J E Micklewryjht BEM Miss E Green Ms C Rithards Mr D C Ra1rns (appointed 11.10 251 ¢wnpany se¢tary Miss E Green Page e
ASPIE UMITED Rgport ofthè Trustee8 for the Year Ended 31st Decernber 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Indepen(lent Examiner The Richards Sandy Partrr$hlp T)rne10e House 25 Barbourne Road W¢Ster Wc(cestershire 11RU This report has bean prepared in acoydanco bmth the spedal provisions of Part 15 01 Ihe Companies Act 2W6 rel8lrKJ to small o)mpanies. Approvecl by order of the board oltrusiees on ...... . and ggned on its behalf ty.. Mickthright BEM - Truste Page 7
lThIeent Examlnerfs Rgport to fv Trustees of ASPIE UMITED Indepgnd•nt examlnerf$ rnport to th? tr10 of ASPIE LIMITED I'th Company'l I report to Ihe chanty trustee$ on my examinion of the acnts ol lh$ Company for the year ended 31st DeMb 2025. ResPolbIlItIeS and bas1$ of report As charity's trustees of the Gompany land 8150 Its direclois for the purposes of company 18wI you are p)nble for the preparats'on oflhe accounts in aWOrdan with Ihè requirements orthe Companie5 Act 20061.lhe 20Cf Arfl. Harfiry satrsfi6d myself that the attounls of tho Company are not required lo be ajdited under P 16 01 ts 2¢Th Ad and are eligible for independent examination, I rgport in respect of my examinab.on of your th8rity¥ aoun1$ as carried out under Section 145 01 the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act,), In Carrying oui my èxamination I have folkn4d the Direcborts given by the charity Commission undw &Gtion 145151 Ibl ¢ftt 2011 Act. dependènt examinerf$ $tatement I have completed my examinarion l o)nfim th no matters have come to rny attention in connecticn wlh I exwninatK)n giviry rne cause to bdpve.. acco*1 records re not kep1 in respect ol the Company as required by Sen 3e6 oflhe 2006Act,' or the ac£ounts do not acurd wth those records., or the accounts ikn n¢t comply with the accujnting ruIreMents ol Stsxtion of the 2( Act other than any requiiemenl thal the ac¢ounts give a true and fair wi¢w whith 18 not 0 matter consbdered as p8t ol an indeptsndent ex8minalion, or the accounts have not been prapared in awofdartt with tre mahcds and prinopks of StateMt ol Recommended Practi for accounbng and reporbng by charib'es lapplicable to tharitwd preparing their awounis in aWdan wrth the Finarrial Reporbng siaThlard applble in the UK and Republic of Ire1w IFRS 10211 I have tK) o)ncems and h3ve como across rD 0r matters in conwtion wrth the exgminalion lo vthidi attli0n shwld b& drawn in this report in crder to enable a proper understanding of the acmjnts to be read)ed. Mdissa Jean GO1n ACCA The Richards Sandy Partnership Thomeloe House 25 Barbourne Road w0$ter Worcester5hi VVR1 IRU 081e'. Page e
ASPIE LIMITED Statement of Financlal Activitiès Iln¢orpornting an Income and Expenditurv A¢¢ounll for thg Year Ended 31st D¢c•mbor 2025 2025 Totsl funds 2024 Total bJn(ts UnrestrK funds Restncteo fun¢Js Note5 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donab"ons and legaaes 1(,267 20,443 126.710 50,835 Charitable actIvIe8 Charitatle ActN¥ities 33,946 3,232 37,178 26,353 Othertr8ding a¢ts"wt Investment ino)rne 1,950 2,422 1,950 2,422 2.878 Tolal 144,58S 23.675 168,260 83.425 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,087 ¢harftable activitie¥ Ch8rilatl¢ Activities 55.600 31839 88,439 105,085 Totsl $6,000 32,839 88,839 1Cf,172 NET INCCUEIIEXPENDITUREI 86,585 19.1641 79.421 122,7471 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Totsl fvjnds broughl forward 111.590 24036 135,626 158.373 TOTAL FUNI)S CARRIEO FORWARD 200,175 14,872 21S,047 135,628 The noles fomi part of these fnanGial statements Page 9
ASPIE LIMITED Balan¢¥ Shgot 31st December 2025 2025 Total fvnds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted funds Rgstricled runds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investrnersts 15 18 2.221 47,781 195 2,416 47,781 3.9e8 45,523 50,002 50,197 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash al bank and in haThJ 17 1.496 166,084 1,659 91, 151,407 14.677 152,903 14,677 167,580 92,727 CREDITORS Amounts falling due wdlhin one year 18 12,7301 11730) 12,610} NET CURRENT ASSETS 150,173 14.677 164,8SO 9).117 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABIUTIES 200,175 14,872 215,047 139,626 PROVISIONS FOR LIABILMES 14,LKKII NET ASSETS 200.17S 14.6n 215.047 135,626 FUNDS Unie51ri¢ted fijnds Restllcted funds 21 200,176 14,872 111,5) 24.036 TOTAL FUNOS 215,047 135.626 TtrE charrtable company is entrtled to exefflpbon Irom audrt under secti 477 of the Ccmpanies Art 2tM)6 for the year ended 31 st 2025. T1 members have not requrec¢ the ecnpany to obtan an audit ol its flnanaal statwngnts lor the yèar eThJed 31st oember 2025 in ac¢cdarte wrth Sedion 476 ofthe Companies Acl 20(E The trustees a¢knoledge their respongbilities for lal ensuring Ihat the charitable company keep8 accounts'ro rewrd5 that cunply wtt) Sections and 387 of tho Companies Ad 2006 and preparin9 finanoal slaternents whth give a true and fair vièw ol the stste of attars ol the c0ritable ccffipany a$ al the end ol each fin8rrial year and of its surplus or de[il for each finanad year In W>ran wth the requirements ol Secuons 394 and 395 and whi¢* othemse cornply wth the requ1MentS of the Companies Act 2CQ6 relating to financ4al statements, so lar as applicable to the charitable company. Te finanaal stalernents have been W?red in wth the ap1¢3te to chariialAe •rios subjeLI to tt)e small tt)mpanles regine. ments wero approved by the Board ol Trustees and authoilsed for issue . and were sKJned on rts hall by. stat on J E Mid(lewrigM BEM. rusle¢ Th¢ notes fomi part 9ftrse finall statements P89è 10
ASPIE UMITED Notss to the Flnan¢lal Statements for the Year Ended 31st D#e•mbei 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRÈPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The financial statements of the Gharilable wmpany, which is a putlic benefft $ntty under FRS 102, h8vè bs8n prepared in accordance the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'AontIng and Reping by Charities.. Statem1 of Rewmmended Pradice applicable lo ch8titi"e8 pparIng their ac£ounts in 8curdanc8 wth the Finaroal Reportsng Standard applicable In the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 Jawary 20191,. Finano?l Reporting Standard 102 'fh¢ Financial Reporting Standard aFylicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Ccnpanie8 Ad 2Tr%. The finanaa stslernents have been prepared under t hislorKal gist )nvenbon. The accounts ar8 prepared In stertin9, which 1$ the hJnctonal wrrency. Monetsry amounts in these finawal statemtS are round lo the nearest £. INCOME All income is recognised in the Statgrn¢nt el Finwal Activit'es orte the charity has entitment lo the lunds, it is probable th8t the income wll be received and the 8mountfxn be rneasured rèliably. In¢e fvorn gmnts InClUdIng governm¢nt grants) and donations is reccrfJTrised in the Frnod in which the charity 15 entitled to rlpt and the amount ¢8n be measured wth iea80nable certainty. Income from grants 1$ onPI deferred when Ihg charity has to fulfil Cdi.S not yel mel before b0m1j entrtled to it or where the dorK)r has specified thai the Income is to be expended in a future period. Du)81ions from individuals within Ihe ¢(Mnmunity are rwised imrnediatdy upon receipt. IncL¥lle relating lo direct charitable swices provided. comprising membership f8es, football tearn fees. and counselling fees, ar¢ re¢ognised in line wrth when those seNices a delivered to the user. Rcrf)m hire Income is re¢¢yJnised on a straighl.line basis In line with the periods to thich suth relates. InCTre from lundraisng events 8nd sponsorship is rerjjgnised on thtr day it the rdating everrt Es Urertakan. Inoxylle trom the sale of good5 is rewgnised whon Ihe relab'ng gwds 8rè prowded to ihe Storner. Interest ino)me is rewglli5&d lor all interesl-be8ring instri%nents on the effe¢b've interest rate bass. EXPENDITURE Liabiithes are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or ¢onstructive otlwjalion wmrttitbng t charity lo tral 8xpenditure, it is probable that a transfer of econornic tenefits will be required in settlernent 8 the arnount of the obligation can be ffleasured 1¢118bly Expenditure 15 accounted for on an a¢xruals basis a has beerTr classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the cètegory. Wnere costs cannot bo directly attributed to parb"¢ular headings they have been allctaied to actiV.eS on a basts consistent wrth the use of resources RAISING FUNDS Fundraising gos¢s ore those incurred in 5eekn.ng voluntary ccntributions aNJ ¢Jo not indude ts cA)sts of disseminating Informats"on in support ol ihe tharitable actiwties. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Charitatle a1V.S custs inclijde all ¢05ts of runniThJ the charity on a day to day basis Including FKemi8es 0)5ts. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Dppr¢oation is provided at thè followng annual rates in order lo wnte off eath a58el ovw its estinated usefijl Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment lonSt 33% on cost Assets c4)sbng le85 than £1CK) are not capitalised. TAXATION The charity Is exempt frorn COore1.0n tax cn its ch¥ritable actiities. FUND ACCOUNTING Unrestricted funds ¢an be US In )rdanCE wilh the tharitalje obj'ectives al the discretion of the trustees. Page11 eoth"nued...
ASPIE LIMITED Not9¥ to the Flnancial Sml$- Conllnued for the Year Endd 31st Der•mber 2026 ACCOLNTING POUCIES. continued FUND ACCOUNTING RestriGte(J funds ean only be used for particular restii¢ted PWFK)5trS Wthin the objeds of the charity. Restrictions anse when specified by the donor or when fvnds are raised for parti¢Llar restiict¢d pur[. Further eXanatiOn oflhg nature and purpose ol eath fijnd is Iuded in the ne5 lothe finanti4 statements. DONATED SERVICES Donated faolities 8nd seNc43 when rec4ived, provided the v81ue of the gi¢i can be measured rdiably. on the basis of ihe value that the charity would pay In the open market for an attemats.ve item that ld provide a benefft to the charity equivalent to thtr donaied servi. Vvhere the wdlu8 ol the gift cannot te meaSUj reliatty, rio yovision 13 induded wthln the a(Lounts. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The charity has elected to apply the provisions ol StIOn 11. Bas Finanaal Instrumen SknOn 12 '0ther Finanoal InStrUntS Issues, of FRS 102 to all of rts finarrial instruments. FcIal instruments are rec¢yJnised when tho Charity berneS party to contraclual prowsions ofthe irtstrumenl Fanual assets are oftse( wth the net arnounts presented in the account5 where there ks a le9alty enfOrable right to sel off the recognised amount5 ard there is an intonts.on lo sewe on a rEt basls or to realise the 8S8el and settle the Iiabilty gmullangously. Ba81¢ Flnanclal A$$ets Basic financial assets, include trode and other receivatles aThJ cash and bank balan. are initi81ty rne8sur at transaction price including transaction Ctssts and ar6 gubsequerfy carried at amortised cost using the effectsve iniewt method unless (he 8trangement constrtutes a finanun9 tranSath.(. where the transaction is measured at the present valutr ofthe future ripts discounted at a market rate of Interest. Basic Flnanei81 LlabilitiS¥ Basic Finanaal liabilities, including trade and other pay8tes, are In.811Y rec(yJniwJ at tr8nsathn prKÈ unless the arr8ngèment cor)strtutes a finanaThJ transa¢bon, where debt Instrument 18 measured at the present value ol future r1p1s, disGounied 8t a market rate ol interest. Debt instruments are SUbSeqnIY carried at 3rTh)rtised o)sl, ugng thg ¢ffective intertrst rate method. Tra payables arè obligations to pay for goods or serViS Ihat have been acqLrired in th& ordinary course of the operations from suppliers. Accounts payaLAe are c185sihed as current liabilthes If payment Is due within one year or les$ 11 nct. they are presented as non-current Ilabll"es. Trade payat4os are rwni$ed initi811y al transacbon cost. UNLISTED INvESTMErs Unlisted investrnents are rewrded at C05t less provi5iMs for impairment. OPERATING LEASES Operal'ng lease expenditur8 is recognised on a slrai9ht line baw3 over the temi ol the b88e. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2025 2024 Dry)at'ons Gift aid Grarts Donated (¢unselling Servi Exceptional item5 6,675 1.517 3,346 42,393 5,840 66.633 126,710 Refer to thte 13 loi detail on extspb'onal Item5. Page 12 tinued...
ASPIE LIMITED Not&s to the FlnanGial Statements- contlnued for tho Year Endod 31st December 202S DONATIONS AND LEGACIES- ¢ontinued Grants received. included in the aVe. 8re as follows.. 2025 2024 AlbrKJht GriMY Charity wOrstersAlre County CounoS- CgUncillS Diwsirx)al Fund8 Coral Samuel Charitable Trust NHS Herefordshire & Worce5ter8hir& P F chantab Trust Prime Foundatic Richardson Brothers Foundab"on The Amokt Clark Community Fund The 8lakernore Foundats"on The D M F Ellis Chaiilable Trust The Edward Cadbury Charitsble Trust The Edward and Dorothy Cadbury Trust The Kelton Charitable Trust Th¢ Kildare Trust Thè Lennox Hannay Chantatle Trust The Nab"(ffial Lottery Comtnunify Fund- Avrdrds forAJI The Rainfpid Trusl The Roger & Douglas Tumer Ch8ritable Trust The RMa{S Trust The Saintbury Trust The W E D Charitable Trust The Vvorcestershire Freemasorts Charity warrton$ Community Grants Iliarn A Cadbury Charntab Tn WOrStershi[e Cornmunity Foundab'on vVorst8rshlre County CouncAI- Physical Ath"vity Wor¢estersre County Counal- Public He8llh 1,000 1,995 2,500 5,CQO 2,000 2,0 11)0 2,000 4,000 1,QOO 2,000 1,500 2,000 20,fKJO 1,000 7,000 2,OiKI 2,OtsJ 1.orxi 500 450 2,OCI) 7S) 42.393 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Fundraising spsorship Rt Sale of w¢)ds 332 230 1,388 507 1.e49 1.203 1.950 3,559 INVESTMENT INCOME 202S 2024 Bank interest Intèrest on investrnenl 137 2,285 2.678 2,422 2,678 Page13 ccntinued..
ASPIE LIMITED Notes to tho Flnanclal Statornents- eontlnued for the Year Endod 31st Do¢ember 2025 INCOME FROM CFiARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2025 Charitable ActNth"es 2024 Totsl acbvits.es Membership fees ASPIE AVENGERS footb811 team Counselling fees 26,094 3.232 7.852 17,298 5,$01 37.178 26.353 RAISING FUNDS RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2025 2024 Grnnt application consuttant 400 1,087 CHARITABLE ACTMTIES COSTS Dirert Costs Isee note 81 Support costs (see note 91 Totals Charitable Aclivibes 69,287 19,152 88,439 DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACnVITIES 2025 2024 Rent. rates & water Insuran Heal and light Publicity costs Sundnes Counselling cosis Computer and Internet costs Repairs and Tllainlenan Deprwation TV licen¢e ASPIE Avengers fothll lea 23,870 938 22,204 381 4,710 517 492 28.813 28,413 2,724 1,450 1,570 173 6,594 2,760 69,287 68.195 SUPPORT COSTS Managemwt Cttaritable AcUvitlg$ 19,152 Page 14 ¢tInd...
ASPIE UMITED Notss to th? Flnan¢lal Ststernents- ¢ontlnued for the Year Ended 31¥t D¢¢ember 2025 SUPPORT COSTS- Mnllnued SuptL)rt wsts, itlUded in the above, are as fdlows.. MANAGEMENT 2025 Charitsble Activitiès 2024 Totsl activrties Aoxuntsnw fees Offi expenses Professional fees Support workers Administrative 5UPPOrt 3,988 6,940 1,018 2,772 5,514 1,680 9424 17,500 19,152 qo. NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE} Net in¢LDe1(expeThyIlUreI is stated after ¢h8rgngl1crrtlngl.' 2025 2024 Depreciabon- ovmed assets Independent examiner's fees Other acrnuntancy fees t in relation lo indspendent examinsbon Rent payable under operatsng leases 1,570 2,730 1,258 23,870 2,7 2,604 168 22,204 11. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS No remuner'on or tEneffts havé been paid to any trustee during ly prior year. TRUSTEES, EXPENSES One trnthe has been reifflbursed XnSeS of £15 during Ihe y¥r for stationery purch8sed12024.' £131. 12. STAFF COSTS There were no staff costs in tsxther the crrent or PTevious year. EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS Dwng the year the chaTity recAv8d non-refundable unrestn.aad cash advan from For Aspergerfs ltharity number 11347391 in anb"apation of the sxist year end transfer of the SinesS totalling £66,83312024. £nill. 14. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestred nds R*$trictgd funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWME8 FROM Donations and legacies 24,940 25.895 50,&35 Charltsble activitS0s Charitabk Actbwtg 22,799 3,554 26,353 Othei trading liVI"e$ Investment in¢(Kne 3,SS9 2,678 3.559 2,678 Total 53,976 29.449 83,425 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,087 1.087 Page15 cont'nued...
ASPIE LIMITED Notès to th4 Flnanclal StaterTrents- eontlnued lor thtr Year Ended 31st Oecen7bgr 2025 14. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEME OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- cOnnued Unrèstrict8¢Y nds Restricted fvn*Js Total funds Charlt•bl& aetlvltl•s Charitsble Activities 77.808 27,277 105.085 Total 78.895 27,277 1[,172 NEf INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI Transfers beMB•n funds 124,9191 526 2,172 15261 <22,747) Met mov8m8nt In fundB 124.3931 122,7471 RECONCILIATION OF FUND8 Total fund$ tXOUght fOard 135.983 22.390 1&8.373 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 111. 24,036 135.628 15. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FixtLwes and fftbng8 Cotnpuier equipment Totals COST At 1st January 2025 and 31st December 225 B,340 9,721 18,061 DEPRECIATION At 1st January 2025 Charge for year 5,842 439 8,233 1.131 14,075 1,SlO At 31st Decernber 2025 6281 364 15,645 BOOK VALUE At 31st Oecèmber 2025 1059 3S7 2.416 At 37sl 0Mber 2024 2,498 3,988 18. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Unlisted investment nds COST LESS IMPAIRMENT At 1st January 2025 Addits"ons 45.523 2,258 At 31st December 2025 47.781 NET BOOK VALue At 31st December 2025 47.781 At 31st Denber 2024 45.523 Page 16 contsnued...
ASPIE UMITED Nots8 to the Flnan¢lal Ststsments. Contlnugd lor the Year Ended 31st December 2025 17. DE8TORS.' AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Prepaymenls Accrued 599 897 870 1A96 1,659 18. CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 202S 2024 Acuued expensos 2,730 2,610 19. LEASING AGREEPIENTS Minimurn lease payments under n<Tr1bIts OFerating leases fall due 8$ fdk)ws'. 2028 2024 Within one yeaf Betren one and five years 4.675 11.525 18.334 16.200 16.334 PROVISIONS FOR LIABILrries Redurtancy provlsion Balance as ¥11si January 2025 Provided during period R4eased in the period 14.0fy)1 Balan as at 31st DernIr 2025 Duriw the year the ctrority r8scAv8d a legal dpUte rogardirKJ an employfrEnl matter, was fvIIy 5ettted in January 2025. Page17 cthinued...
ASPIE LIMITÉD Nots8 to the Flnan¢lal Statemtnts. ¢ontlnued forthe Year Ended 31$t December 2025 21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in fvnds Transfers btheen nds Al 31.12.25 At11.25 Unrestrlcted lunds Gèneral fvnd Contingency Fund Counselllng Fund Relocation Fund Sustainabilty Fund 51,590 88,680 136.3C4)1 7,800 11,0001 20.000 9,500 103,875 7,800 29,000 20,000 39.500 30,000 30,000 111.69) 88.585 2(bJ,175 Re8tri¢ted lunds Adrnin Support Fund Art Therapy Fund ASPIE AVENGERS Awards For All CpUter S Equipment Sports Equipment Fund Orster Ciiy Gouncil 13111 13.3631 16,8601 39$ 10,212 10,IXIO 6,849 3,140 396 3,253 195 3353 260 1651 24,036 19,164) 14,872 TOTAL FUNDS 135,626 79,421 215,047 Nel mDvement in funds, included in th8 above a as foll¢ Incoming resources Resour exp*8d Movernent in funds unre5¢19d fund$ General fund 144,585 156,0001 88,585 Restrlctsd funds Admin Support Fund Art Therapy Fund ASPIE AVENGERS Award5 For All CompLrtei 8 Equipment Counsellin9 Fund Refurts'shmwi Fund Orster City Counal 2,fy)0 2,999 3,231 19601 13,3101 16,S941 16,8601 13111 13,3631 16,8601 395 395 14,600 450 114,6001 14501 1651 1651 21675 {32,8391 19,1641 TOTAL FUNOS 168,260 188,8391 79,421 Page 18 o)ntinued...
ASPIE LIMITED Notes to th• Flnanclal Statemnts. contlnued for the Year Ended 31st Decembr 2025 21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparatfv¥$ for movemènt In lunds Transfers befven funds movement in funds Al 31.12.24 Al 1.1.24 Unrestrlcted fund8 135.983 124.9191 526 111,59) Restricted funds ArtTherapy Fund A8PIE AVENGERS Awards For 1 Computer & Equipment Counselling Fund Sports Equipfflent Fund WorGester City Counrjl 311 11,eK121 8,320 311 10,212 10,1J)O 11,814 526 6.792 1,253 325 15261 16,7921 3,253 1851 2, 172 15261 24,036 TOTAL FUNDS 15B.373 122,7471 135,826 Comparats"ve nel rnovernenl in fvnds induded in tre above are as follows-. Incoming resources Resourc88 expeNJed Movemént in funds Unre5trlcted fund$ 53,976 I78.} 124,9191 Rgstrictsd funds Admin Support Fund Art Therapy Fund ASPSE AVENGERS Awards For All Counselling Fund Sports Equipment Fund Worcestei City Council 12.CXJ)I 13331 15.1571 111.6801 18.0421 644 3.555 20,CKK) 1,250 2,0 311 11.6021 8.320 16,7921 2.0(K) 1651 1651 29,449 P7,2771 2.172 TOTAL FUNL)S 83.425 11(h,1721 122.7471 Desi nated Funds The Contingency Fund was created lo recognise tre rent MMItMent payaiAe on the sh)p lease. sIKU the ¢hanty be ullae lo run rt in the futu. The Counselling Fund was crealfd to recognise the need for counselling serviS to te av8ilk for ASPIE members for a minimum period of 12 months in the unfortunate situation that ASPIE should ever ciose. The Relwation Fund was cieal8d lo r¢¢cgnise the possiblg momng expenses and legal o)sts shoukl the charity be unaNe to rèmain in its current premises in the fvttjre. The Su51ainabilily Fund repres8nts tt)e estimateLJ cost of futuro administrative sam$ to the ¢h8rity based on a full time bookkeeping salary of £35.CXJO par annum and a CEO Salary of £45,(KJO per annum for6 M(th8. R tricted Funds The Admin SuppN)rt Fund repres1$ grants re1Ve to fvnd the costs 018ddth.onal aJmInL%trati aSStce. The Art Thrapy Fund represents grants reiVed to SLIpt the Art Thtsrapy Group ran by ASPIE, to support purchase of supplies and equiwnenL and ¢ounsellors ts.rne to provi¢6 this servi. The ASPIE AVENGERS. fvnd represents grants & swnsorship received lo help fund the o)st of attending matches antj the hinng of training facilitses. Page 19 continued...
ASPIE LIMITED Notss to the Flnanclal Statgmgnts. continu•d tor the Y¥ar Ended 31¥t D¢cember 2025 21. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued The Awards for Al Fund retKesents a grant ceIVed trorn The Nab"onal Lottery Community FU toward5 the prowsion of counseiling and runrytYJ of the premises lo provkle these $8rwces. The CompLrter and Equipnt fir represents grants and donations speafi¢ally made lor PjrCha Of computers uipMent The Counselling FLJnd represents 9tants re11 kn the provisior of 8ulisrn speafic ¢¢SellIng wvw. The Refurbishrnent Fund preSentS grants and donab.ons received towards intem81 redecoration aThJ the replacement of 0er equipmènt. The Sports Eqilpment FuTrJ repfftsents gants reo¢fved for purth8s of recreational 5POrts equipmÈnl. The Worcester Cty COU11 Fund repTe5trnts a grant received for new se8lng in the recepb.on area. T114NSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS During the year £20.000 was transferr trom the G6neral Fund lo the designated Rd¢catn Fund In order to ognise possible rekncabon costs to a (*fferenl vue During the year £7,8CM) was transfeffed from Gèneral Fund to the designated Contingency Fund lo reco9nise the possible rent ¢ommitmenl required should the charity give nati io surrender the S)pla3Se. During the year £1.000 was transferred from the desigriated Counselling Fund lo the Gener81 Fund, so that the CnSellIng Fund balance reflects the ccsts to conts.nue counse11ing for 12 months, the charity be lorc&Y to dose. During the year £9,500 was transfetr8d fvorn the General Fund lo the despjnaled Sust8inabilty Fund. so that the Sustsinability Fund balance ref ects 8 months worth of wsts in respect of the future need for employed staft. to cmlinue nJnning the d)arily. 22. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES During the year, income received Irom trustees tots11ed £1,77012024 £1.7701. This induded dcmats'on8 of £720 12024.. £8251, Membership Fees of £1.19612024.' £8251 and Rent of £nil12024. £1201. Page 20