# **ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024** ## **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) **CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1166787** Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex P018 8NF **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **CONTENTS** > Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information Page 4 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Pages 5 to 8 Trustees' Report Page 9 Statement of Financial Activities Page 10 Balance Sheet Pages 11 to 17 Notes to the Financial Statements Page 2 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** **CHARITY NUMBER** 1166787 **START OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 1[st] April 2023 **END OF FINANCIAL YEAR** 31[st] March 2024 **TRUSTEES AS** Esther Morley **OF 31[st] MARCH 2024** Bridget McLeod Gary Admans Rachel Lucas (appointed 16[th] June 2023) **LEGAL STATUS** Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) **REGISTERED ADDRESS** 5 High Street Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1JN **DATE OF REGISTRATION** 27[th] April 2016 **GOVERNING INSTRUMENT** CIO - Foundation Registered 27[th] April 2016 **PRIMARY BANKERS** CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Mailing ME19 4JQ **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex P018 8NF Page 3 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS** Report to the trustees of The Autism Group on the accounts for the year ended 31st of March 2024 set out on pages 9 to 17. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is need. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s 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 Act. ## It is my responsibility to: - examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, - to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and - to state whether particular matters have come to my attention ## **Basis of independent examiner’s statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. ## **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements: - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and - to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sign: Zita Derbak Sign: Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Date: 09.12.2024 Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Page 4 The Autism Group Annual Report 2022/2023 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** ## **Objectives and Activities** The purposes of the charity, as set out in its governing document, are to relieve the needs of people with autism and their parents and carers by: - (1) Offering a variety of training to parents/carers, family supporters and the community to enhance the understanding of autism in the Thames Valley. - (2) Offering social opportunities and life skill activities primarily aimed at children (11+) and adults on the autism spectrum (up to the age of 25). - (3) Building confidence and skills within families to support individuals on the autism spectrum to lead fulfilled lives. ## **Public Benefit** In accordance with Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011, the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. ## **Services we have offered in the year:** - (1) Free parent training workshops were delivered. - (2) 5 themed Clubs for different age groups of autistic children and young people - (3) Face to face Parent Support Groups, Tea with TAG, in each of the three Local Authority areas; RBWM, Slough and Bracknell. The TAG@Home service which provided 1 to 1 support and information to parents continued throughout the year. All services were advertised via social media, websites, local statutory services, schools and other local community organisations. The Autism Group engaged a number of volunteers during the year who are greatly valued; the volunteers contribute so much to the running of our clubs and the charity as a whole. ## **Achievements and Performance** - (1) 188 parents/carers attended workshops this year. These were on a variety of subjects and were commissioned by GEMS (the East Berkshire Autism and ADHD Service funded by the Frimley Integrated Care Board). Of those participants who completed post-session evaluation, 99% would recommend The Autism Group workshops to others, 98% found them useful and 99% found them enjoyable. Some of the attendees’ feedback: “I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your support and help. Overall, it was a very effective and informative workshop related to anxiety and useful techniques to manage anxiety in a young person. As a parent, now I am more confident in supporting my child with anxiety and autistic characteristics. Once again, I am grateful for your support and work regarding understanding autism.” “Great session, presenter very knowledgeable. Lots of resources to go away and look up. Thank you.” “Many thanks. Lots to process. Excellent presenters. Good to have a candid space to chat to other parents with a moderator.” Page 5 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** - (2) Over the year, Parent Support Workers carried out 70 home visits or 1-to-1 sessions. Parents are offered the first session in their own home and the second session was a telephone call or zoom session depending on parental preference. Feedback from parents was very positive and 100% would recommend The Autism Group home visit service to others, 100% found it useful and 100% found it enjoyable. This activity is funded by GEMS. Additionally, this year we offered 1-to-1 Support Sessions for families whose need did not meet the criteria for a Home Visit but still needed greater depth than a limited helpline call. These sessions were attended by 19 parents, 100% of whom said the session was useful and enjoyable and that they would recommend the service. Recipients of home visits and 1-to-1 support said: “Thank you, your insights on utilizing pictures effectively and offering fewer options, meet the school team for needs… were invaluable. I appreciate you sharing those tips & information, and I'm looking forward to implementing them.” “Very good service, very informative and I never felt like any question was silly or unnecessary, thank you very much.” “Thank you for the support. I have been feeling isolated so to share how to help *** really helps.” - (3) Tea with TAG; parent support groups were held face-to-face in Bracknell, Maidenhead and Slough during term time. Over 100 parents across East Berkshire were provided with an opportunity to share the highs and lows of supporting autistic loved ones with empathetic autism professionals who understand. Feedback: - “I love the group. The team are fantastic! The advice, support and camaraderie is just what I need.” “Tea with TAG, has helped me in a big way it has given me someone to talk to and open up to helped me realised I am not alone, the advice and support I have received has made a massive impact on my family.” “This group has been invaluable, it gives us a time out once a month, just to get out the house and feel less alone, and lets you know that other people are on the same or similar journey.” - (4) In February 2024, we opened our offices to children and young people who are home educated, to meet up and enjoy activities together, whilst their parents can discuss their experiences of home educating, share resources and ideas. A total of 11 young people attended. Feedback: “He is loving these groups and now thinks of M, J, P and D as friends, it’s so nice to see the positive impact it has had on him.” “We have tried many, many things and this is the only thing he feels safe to be himself at and he really likes D and P and gaming with other children. As a parent it's a relief to finally have somewhere he can look forward to going too and want to get dressed for.” “It is also really nice to know us parents have a space to talk too and … are all so friendly and welcoming.” - (5) Over the period from April 2023 to March 2024, 140 autistic young people attended more than one session during the year with us. 80% attended regularly. Our five Clubs are: Page 6 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** - GAP (Gaming, Art and Pokemon for ages 9-13) - Fusion (mixed activities for ages 14-25) - Art (for ages 14-25) - Console Gaming (for ages 14-25) - Role Playing Games (a virtual club for ages 18-30) As in previous years, most of our clubs have a waiting list. We have looked at ways to increase our capacity whilst maintaining a low arousal environment. As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of Maidenhead Library, young people from The Autism Group Art Clubs exhibited their work on the theme of books in the library. Art Club work has also been on display in Norden Farm Arts space, who have also facilitated several sessions with The Autism Group participants. Some of the things young people said about our Clubs this year: “It was the most comfortable I have been in a long-time meeting people I did not know.” “I played DD with R. I really liked it and want to play more.” “I enjoyed everything. 10/10.” And their parents said: “Gives my son a chance to be himself. He doesn’t have to fit in, the club fits around him.” “She is so used to people not knowing anything about her special interest or not showing interest, it really was very special to be able to discuss it with someone. I am so grateful it really was lovely to see her so happy.” “The club has given him the confidence to attend a social group without us. He doesn't normally stick to a club for very long but enjoys his time at GAP club and is always looking forward to the next session. All the volunteers are welcoming and friendly and have put him at ease so that he can't wait to get through the door. I have been given some wonderful feedback of him playing and interacting with other children whilst playing video games and it's fantastic to hear that he is socialising with likeminded children as he can be very quiet and unsure about how to interact with others.” - (6) Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust ran a series of Nature sessions for Club attendees, their siblings and parents, supported by The Autism Group staff. ## **Financial Review** Total Incoming Resources for the year were £117,859 (2022/2023: £101,568), a 16% increase compared to the previous year. During 2023/2024, 55% of Incoming Resources were restricted (2022/2023: 78%) as unrestricted donations and legacies increased significantly during the year. Unrestricted reserves as of 31[st] March 2024 were £10,829 (2023: £10,428) with restricted reserves of £34,555 (2023: £11,439) and totals reserves were £45,384 (2023: £21,867). The Trustees have reviewed the reserve policy (see Note 14) and believe that available reserves are sufficient to support the organisation for at least six months and to ensure we will be able to continue to fulfil our charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. Page 7 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** ## **Grants Received** The Autism Group thanks the following for their support during the year: Abri Community Fund Art Society Maidenhead Community Grant Berkshire Community Foundation BNI Foundation Blakemore Foundation Bracknell Lions Children in Need Comic Relief Coop Community Fund EB Innovation Fund Edward Gostling Foundation ExxonMobil Frimley Health and Care ICS Foyle Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation Gordon Palmer Memorial Trust Heathrow Community Trust Local Giving Louis Baylis Trust Michael Shanly Foundation National Lottery Community Fund One Slough Prince Philip Trust Fund Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust (Ann Rylands) Tesco Community Grant ## **Trustees Responsibilities** The Charities Act 2011 requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the CIO and of the surplus of the CIO for that period. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to: - Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently, - Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, - Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the CIO. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the CIO and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. ## **Approved by the Trustees on 7[th] December 2024** **Signed on their behalf by:** **Printed name: Esther Morley (Chairperson)** Page 8 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** |**Note**
**Incoming Resources**
Donations, Legacies and
Similar Income
**4**
Activities for Generating Funds
**4**
Investment Income
**4**
Charitable Activities
**4**
**Total Incoming Resources**
**Resources Expended**
Charitable Activities
**5**
Governance Costs
**5**
**Total Resources Expended**
**Net Incoming/(Outgoing)**
**Resources**
Total Funds Brought Forward
Transfer of Funds
**Total Funds Carried Forward**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2023/2024**
**2022/2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
22,135
-
22,135
3,706
30,460
-
30,460
17,381
76
-
76
69
-
65,189
65,189
80,412| |---|---| ||**52,671**
**65,189**
**117,859**
**101,568**| ||51,512
42,061
93,573
97,695
757
12
769
1,167| ||**52,269**
**42,073**
**94,342**
**98,862**| ||**401**
**23,116**
**23,517**
**2,706**
10,428
11,439
21,867
19,161
-
-
-
-
**10,829**
**34,555**
**45,384**
**21,867**| 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 11 to 17 form part of these financial statements. Page 9 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 ## **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31[ST] MARCH 2024** |||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**||**Total**|**Total**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**Note**|**Funds**|**Funds**||**31-Mar-24**|**31-Mar-24**
**31-Mar-23**| |||**£**|**£**||**£**|**£**| |**Fixed Assets**||||||| |Tangible Assets|**2**|-|-
-|-|-|-
-| |Investments|**3**|-|-
-|-|-|-
-| |**Total Fixed Assets**||-|-
-|-|-|-
-| |**Current Assets**||||||| |Cash at Bank and In Hand|**7**|5,403|42,684||48,087|48,087
31,008| |Debtors and Prepayments|**8**|7,780|533||8,313|313
5,919| |**Total Current Assets**||**13,183**|**43,216**||**56,400**|**400**
**36,927**| |**Creditors:**Amounts falling due
within one year|**9**|2,354|8,661||11,015|11,015
15,060| |**Net Current Assets**||**10,829**|**34,555**||**45,384**|**384**
**21,867**| |||||||| |**Total Assets less Current**
**Liabilities**||**10,829**|**34,555**||**45,384**|**45,384**
**21,867**| |**Creditors:**Amounts falling due
in more than one year|**10**|-|-
-|-|-|-
-| |**NET ASSETS**||**10,829**|**34,555**||**45,384**|**384**
**21,867**| |||||||| |**Funds of the Charity**||||||| |Unrestricted Funds||10,829|-|-|10,829|10,829
10,428| |Restricted Fund|**6**|- 34|- 34,555||34,555|11,439| |**Total Funds**||**10,829**|**34,555**||**45,384**|**45,384**
**21,867**| The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 7[th] December 2024 and were signed on their behalf by: **Esther Morley, Chairperson Date: 7[th] December 2024** Page 10 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Basis of Preparation and Assessment of Going Concern** 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 2019) - (Charities SORP - FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011. The Autism Group (the “Charity”) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are Initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes. ## **Assessment of Going Concern** Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. ## **Incoming Resources** ## _**Recognition of Incoming Resources**_ These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when: - the Charity becomes entitled to the resources, - the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and - the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. ## _**Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure**_ Where Incoming Resources have related Resources Expended (as with fundraising or contract income) they are reported gross in the SOFA. ## _**Grants and Donations**_ Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources. ## _**Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts**_ Incoming Resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA in the same financial period as the gift to which they relate. ## _**Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants**_ This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services have been delivered. ## _**Gifts In Kind**_ Gifts In Kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the Charity or the amount 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 Page 11 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** received. ## _**Volunteer Help**_ The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts. ## _**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. ## **Expenditure and Liabilities** ## _**Liability Recognition**_ Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. ## _**Governance Costs**_ Thes include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees’ meetings and the cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters. ## _**Grants with Performance Conditions**_ Where the Charity receives 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 as Incoming Resources once the Charity has provided the specified service or output. ## _**Support Costs**_ Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of the resources, e.g., allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capital employed, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. ## _**Investments**_ Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included as the trustees' best estimate of market value. ## _**Pensions**_ Pension contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable. ## _**Unrestricted Funds**_ These funds can be used for the general objectives of the Charity as set out in the trustees’ report. The movements in Unrestricted Funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities. ## _**Restricted Funds**_ These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. Grants are raised for specific purposes within the objectives of the Charity. ## _**Designated Funds**_ These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of Unrestricted Funds for specific purposes or projects. ## _**Fixed Assets**_ Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. Page 12 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the Charity on receipt. ## _**Depreciation Expense**_ Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on an appropriate basis over their estimated useful lives. The rates and basis applied per annum are as follows: Equipment: 20% on a Straight-Line Basis ## **2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** The Charity held no Tangible Fixed Assets during this or the previous financial period. The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows: Year to 31[st] March 2023: None Year to 31[st] March 2024: None ## **3. INVESTMENTS** The Charity had no Investments during this or the previous financial period. ## **4. INCOMING RESOURCES** |**Donations, Legacies and Similar**
**Income**
Donations and Gifts
Legacies and Bequests
Gift Aid Tax Recovered
**Activities for Generating Funds**
Services Provided
Clubs
Rental Income
Sale of Equipment
**Investment Income**
Interest Received
**Charitable Activities**
Grants
Training Income
**Total Incoming Resources**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2023/2024**
**2022/2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
9,135
-
9,135
3,706
13,000
13,000
-
-
-
-
-| |---|---| ||**22,135**
**-**
**22,135**
**3,706**| ||11,663
-
11,663
-
16,004
-
16,004
15,225
1,018
-
1,018
904
1,775
-
1,775
1,252| ||**30,460**
**-**
**30,460**
**17,381**| ||76
-
76
69| ||**76**
**-**
**76**
**69**| ||-
65,189
65,189
80,412
-
-
-
-| ||**-**
**65,189**
**65,189**
**80,412**| ||**52,671**
**65,189**
**117,859**
**101,568**| Page 13 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** ## **5. RESOURCES EXPENDED** |**.RESOURCES EXPENDED**|| |---|---| |**Charitable Activities**
Bank Charges
Bad Debts
Computer Costs
Employer’s Pension Costs
Equipment Costs
Insurance Costs
Postage and Stationery
Premises Costs
Salaries and Wages
Staff Clothing
Subscriptions
Telephone Costs
Training Costs
Travel and Subsistence
Welfare and Refreshments
**Governance Costs**
Legal & Professional fees
Independent Examiners Fee
**Total Resources Expended**|**Unrestricted Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**2023/2024**
**2022/2023**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
60
-
60
72
244
-
244
-
739
-
739
507
146
-
146
121
-
161
161
537
860
-
860
855
262
12
274
144
14,352
2,184
16,536
16,559
32,852
37,561
70,413
75,441
147
69
216
165
621
166
787
152
275
660
936
895
-
50
50
266
664
900
1,564
1,530
292
298
589
451| ||**51,512**
**42,061**
**93,573**
**97,695**| ||116
12
128
507
641
-
641
660| ||**757**
**12**
**769**
**1,167**| ||**52,269**
**42,073**
**94,342**
**98,862**| Page 14 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** ## **6. RESTRICTED FUNDS** |Ann Rylands
Arnold Clark
Berkshire Community
Foundation
Berkshire Masonic Charity
BNI Foundation
Bracknell Lions
Bracknell Town Council
Children in Need
Comic Relief
Co-op
Edward Gostling Foundation
ExxonMobil
Foyle Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
Gordon Palmer
Heathrow Community Trust
Innovation Fund
Louis Baylis Charitable Trust
Michael Shanly Foundation
National Lottery Community
Fund
One Slough
Prince Philip Trust
Solutions4Health
Summer Camp 2019
Tesco / Groundworks
The Arts Society Maidenhead
The Blakemore Foundation
Windsor PSG|**Balance**
**Balance**
**31-Mar-23**
**Income**
**Expenditure**
**Transfer**
**31-Mar-24**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-
2,000
2,000
-
-
- 25
25
-
-
452
4,989
5,047
-
394
-
62
62
-
-
-
1,000
1,000
-
-
-
300
300
-
-
100
-
100
-
-
-
9,817
9,817
-
-
1,053
1,268
2,321
-
-
-
8,037
2,859
-
5,177
313
5,000
642
-
4,671
-
375
-
-
375
774
-
774
-
-
2,214
-
2,214
-
-
-
750
750
-
-
-
180
180
-
-
630
-
630
-
-
62
2,303
1,027
-
1,339
1,572
3,568
5,140
-
-
-
19,758
-
-
19,758
1,411
1,065
1,432
-
1,044
-
645
548
-
97
2,857
-
2,857
-
-
-
536
-
-
536
-
2,160
1,339
-
821
-
300
300
-
-
-
100
100
-
-
-
950
608
-
342| |---|---| ||**11,439**
**65,189**
**42,073**
**-**
**34,555**| The Restricted Funds held are wholly represented by the cash reserves of the Charity. ## **7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND** |Cash at Bank and In
Hand|**Unrestricted Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**31-Mar-24**
**31-Mar-23**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
5,403
42,684
48,087
31,008
**5,403**
**42,684**
**48,087**
**31,008**| |---|---| Page 15 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** ## **8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS** |Sundry Debtors
Gift Aid Tax Recoverable
Prepayments
**Total Debtors and Prepayments**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**31-Mar-24**
**31-Mar-23**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
5,970
533
6,503
3,661
-
-
-
-
1,810
-
1,810
2,259
**7,780**
**533**
**8,313**
**5,919**| |---|---| ## **9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** |Accrued Expenses
Deferred Income
Independent Examiners Fee
PAYE and NI
Pension Contributions
Sundry Creditors|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Funds**
**Funds**
**31-Mar-24**
**31-Mar-23**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
- 1,257
1,257
2,766
-
7,404
7,404
10,139
636
-
636
660
188
-
188
182
69
-
69
24
1,461
-
1,461
1,290
**2,354**
**8,661**
**11,015**
**15,060**| |---|---| ## **10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR** The Charity had no long-term liabilities during this financial period. ## **11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS** |Gross Wages and Salaries
Employer's National Insurance Costs
Pension Contributions
Activities to Further Charity's
Objectives
Fundraising Activities|**2023/2024**
**2022/2023**
**£**
**£**
70,413
75,441
- -
146
121| |---|---| ||**70,558**
**75,561**| ||**2023/2024**
**2022/2023**
1.88
2.15
0.17
0.17
**2.05**
**2.32**| No employees received emoluments in excess £60,000 (2022/23: None). All employed members of staff are paid through the PAYE system. Page 16 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024 **THE AUTISM GROUP** (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) ## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024** ## **12. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES** The only payments made to Trustees, or any persons connected with them, during this financial period relate to reimbursements for items purchased on behalf of the Charity in furthering the Charity's objects. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a Trustee, or any person connected with them. ## **13. RISK ASSESSMENT** The Trustees actively review the major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks. ## **14. RESERVES POLICY** The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain appropriate to the Charity’s needs. This is based on the Charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the Charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavor not to set aside funds unnecessarily. ## **15. PUBLIC BENEFIT** The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or 'alms' that are for the public benefit. Details of how the Charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees’ report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the Charity should undertake. Page 17 The Autism Group Annual Report 2023/2024