2020-10-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1167631

LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2020

LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT

CONTENTS

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Trustees' report	1 - 7
Independent Examiner's report	8 - 9
Receipts and payments accounts	10
Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	11

Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period

From: Period start date 01.11.2019 To: Period end date 31.10.2020 Charity name: Little Heroes ASD Support

Charity registration number: 1167631

Company number: CE007508

Objectives and activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The relief of children affected by autistic spectrum disorder and their families in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and the surrounding areas, by provision of support, information, opportunities for respite, social activities and networking.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	We hold a number of different weekly support sessions (ie: adult, preschool, girls, dads, youth) to offer face to face support. Between sessions we offer remote support on a one to one basis. During holiday periods we arrange heavily subsidised activities for the whole family.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees receive regular guidance from our local voluntary advisory services (SAVS), this ensures that they fully understand and are compliant with this information.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	The organisation does not provide grants to individuals, funds are spent on providing support to the whole group community.
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38

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We heavily operate on the basis of volunteers.
Contribution made by Little Heroes ASD Support Group is a parent led
Para 1.38
volunteers grass roots organisation that takes on board the
feedback of our families to enhance and develop
what the community needs.
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Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 We heavily operate on the basis of volunteers. Little Heroes ASD Support Group is a parent led grass roots organisation that takes on board the feedback of our families to enhance and develop what the community needs.	Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 We heavily operate on the basis of volunteers. Little Heroes ASD Support Group is a parent led grass roots organisation that takes on board the feedback of our families to enhance and develop what the community needs.	Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 We heavily operate on the basis of volunteers. Little Heroes ASD Support Group is a parent led grass roots organisation that takes on board the feedback of our families to enhance and develop what the community needs.
Other
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	* Ever increasing numbers at regular weekly sessions. Continued development of positive networking with other local organisations. Our organisation continues to receive praise from professional bodies and has achieved a number of nominations for a range of awards. Parents/ carers have the ability to access the information and knowledge they need to help their children and families develop. Siblings are included and actively participate. Whole family units increase their relationships/ friendships with other likewise families. Our organisation is highly praised and the presence of such a group helps to increase positive autism awareness within the local community. * For the current year we are one of two charities that are Southend Mayor’s charity of theyear.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
Other

Financial review

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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Funds are to be used to benefit the support
financial position at the end group on a whole. Any unused funds will
of the period contribute to the funds needed to adapt, set up
and run the support hub. Due to covid,
fundraising has been very challenging and we
will carry unused funds to ensure the
organisation can continue.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Reserves are held to ensure the group can
policy for holding reserves continue to work and support families, even in
stating why they are held times that financially may be challenging.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £83,379
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	The organisation applies for grants where possible. This is to cover core costs and to ensure the group can function on a rolling basis. Where possible regular fundraising continues in a variety of ways by the organisation and the families that benefit.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, governance and management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document:	Para 1.25	CIO Constitution.

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How is the charity Para 1.25
constituted?
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Trustees are
including details of any voted in at our annual AGM. Everyone is given
constitutional provisions e.g. the opportunity to apply and an open invite is
election to post or name of sent to all via numerous methods of
any person or body entitled communication. We welcome discussions. Due
to appoint one or more
to the nature of our organisation we find that
trustees
the majority of interest is from family members
of people with autism, this helps as they can
empathise with the families.
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	The organisation works closely with the local voluntary sector advisory service (SAVS), ensuring compliance.
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	The organisation works with a wide range of local voluntary organisations, ensuring that families are able to access as many services and opportunities as possible.
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and administrative details

Charity name Little Heroes ASD Support Other name the charity uses Little Heroes Registered charity number 1167631 Charity’s principal address 11 Highfield Gardens, Westcliff, Essex, SS0 0SY

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for whole body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any)
year appoint trustee (if
any)
1 Sherriden Ann Baker Chairperson
2 Bridget Evans Secretary
3 Natalie Chlopas Trustee
4 Carmen Woods Trustee Appointed 04 December 19
5 Chelsea Short Trustee Appointed 04 December 19
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)

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Type of Name Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors

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Signature(s)
Sherriden Baker (Jun 30, 2021 16:12 GMT+1)
Chelsea Short
Full name(s) Sheriden Baker
Position (for example Chairperson Trustee
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
30/06/21
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the Charity Name trustees/directors/ Little Heroes ASD Support members of On accounts for the year 31 October 2020 ended Charity no.: 1167631 Company no.: CE007508 Set out on pages 10 to 11 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 October 20.

Responsibilities and As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the basis of report company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or • the accounts do not accord with such records; or • the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or •the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). 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.

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Signed: Date: 28/06/21
Name: Martin Beales
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October 2018

IER

Relevant professional Association of Accounting Technicians qualification(s) or body (if any):

Address: Practical Bookkeeping, Accounting & Taxation Services, 19 Rayleigh Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU

Section B Disclosure

Give here brief details of There are no material matters that require disclosure. any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

October 2018

IER

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Charity Name No (if any)
LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT 1167631
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 01/11/2019 31/10/2020
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Grants 19,030 45,639 - 64,669 21,515
Donations 20,207 7,062 - 27,269 35,256
Bank Interest Receivable 19 - - 19 3
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
39,257 52,701 - 91,958 56,774
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 39,257 52,701 - 91,958 56,774
A3 Payments
Salaries 11,956 7,509 - 19,465 14,051
Accountancy 1,452 - - 1,452 772
Volunteers Expenses 393 30 - 423 1,515
Activities 3,655 13,555 - 17,210 16,580
Training 36 610 - 646 770
Tel, Internet, Fax 50 105 - 155 80
Rent 2,475 7,425 - 9,900 2,860
Light/heat/utilities 852 - - 852 540
Snacks - catering 193 211 - 404 877
Photocopying - - - - 785
Publicity 657 48 - 705 851
Venue hire 479 1,415 - 1,894 376
Insurance 334 - - 334 271
Office supplies 3,377 909 - 4,286 502
Sub total [ 25,908 ] 31,817 - 57,726 40,830
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 25,908 31,817 - 57,726 40,830
Net of receipts/(payments) 13,348 20,884 - 34,232 15,944
A5 Transfers between funds - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 37,123 12,024 - 49,147 33,203
Cash funds this year end 50,471 32,908 - 83,379 49,147
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature B5 Liabilities Taxes and other social securities Details Details B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Fixed Assets Details B3 Investment assets Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details B2 Other monetary assets Other Debtors B1 Cash funds Current Bank Account Savings Bank Account - 9884 Savings Bank Account - 9876 Paypal Account Petty Cash Details Sherriden Baker (Jun 30, 2021 16:12 GMT+1)	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 15,529 20,000 3,354 3,908 14,751 20,000 103 - 133 - 33,871 43,908 Agreement Error Agreement Error Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 165 825 - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted 5,940 - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) Unrestricted - 142 - - - Print Name Sherriden Baker	Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - -
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		OK Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - Current value (optional) 4,752 - - - When due (optional) Date of approval Jun 30, 2021

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