2021-10-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1167631

LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2021

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 for the period

From: Period start date 01.11.2020

To: Period end date 31.10.2021

Charity name: Little Heroes ASD Support

Charity registration number: 1167631

Objectives and Activities

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_(S_AVS), this ensures that they fully understand and are compliant with this information.

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SORP reference
The organisation does not provide grants to
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 individuals, funds are spent on providing support
to the whole group community.
Policy on social investment Para 1.38
including program related
investment
We heavily operate on the basis of volunteers.
Contribution made by Para 1.38 Little Heroes ASD Support Group is a parent led
volunteers grass roots organisation that takes on board the
feedback of our families to enhance and develop
what the community needs.
Other
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Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
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Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance	Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
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. Parent_s/_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.

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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 financial Para 1.21 Funds are to be used to benefit the support
position at the end of the group on a whole. Any unused funds will
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 policy Para 1.22 Reserves are held to ensure the group can
for holding reserves stating why continue to work and support families, even in
they are held times that financially may be challenging.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £114,972
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 organisation applies for grants
The charity’s principal sources where possible. This is to cover core costs and
of funds (including any to ensure the group can function on a rolling
fundraising) Para 1.47 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
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Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document	Para 1.25	CIO Constitution
How is the charity constituted?	Para 1.25	CIO
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Trustees are voted in at our annual AGM. Everyone is given the opportunity to apply and an open invite is sent to all via numerous methods of communication. We welcome discussions. Due to the nature of our organisation we find that the majority of interest is from family members of people with autism, this helps as they can empathise with families.

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The organisation works closely with the local
Policies and procedures voluntary sector advisory service (SAVS),
adopted for the induction and ensuring compliance.
training of trustees Para 1.51
The organisation works with a wide range of
The charity’s organisational local voluntary organisations, ensuring that
structure and any wider families can access as many services and
network with which the charity Para 1.51 opportunities as possible.
works
Relationship with any related
parties Para 1.51
Other
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Reference and Administrative details

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Charity name Little Heroes ASD Support Group
Other name the charity uses Little Heroes
Registered charity number 1167631
Charity’s principal address Little Heroes ASD Support Hub
409 London Road
Westcliff
Essex
SS0 7HU
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Name of person (or body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole year
appoint trustee (if any)
1 Sherriden Baker Chairperson
2 Natalie Chlopas Trustee
3 Carmen Woods Trustee
4 Chelsea Short Trustee
Kay Howell Trustee Appointed 24 [th] November
5
2020
Philomena Johnson Trustee Appointed 24 [th] November
6
2020
Emma Jiao-Knuckey Trustee Appointed 1 [st] November
7
2021
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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

Name of trustees holding title to	property belonging to the charity
Trustee name	Dates acted if not for wholeyear
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)

Type of	Name	Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date	Sherriden Baker(Jul 13,2022 20:10 GMT+1) Chelsea Short(Jul 13,2022 21:36 GMT+1)
	Sherriden Baker Chelsea Short
	Chairperson
	15/07/2022
	15/07/2022

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 2021 ended Charity no.: 1167631 Company no.: CE007508 Set out on pages 8 to 9 (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 21. 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.

Signed: Martin Beales (Jul 14, 2022 07:28 GMT+1) Date: Jul 14, 2022 Name: Martin Beales

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 01/11/2020 31/10/2021
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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 9,534 76,601 - 86,134 64,669
Donations 14,178 13,913 - 28,091 27,269
Bank Interest Receivable 5 - - 5 19
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Sub total (Gross income for
23,716 90,514 - 114,230 91,958
AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 23,716 90,514 - 114,230 91,958
A3 Payments
Salaries 772 42,001 - 42,773 19,465
Accountancy 1,169 - - 1,169 1,452
Volunteers Expenses 190 280 - 470 423
Activities 1,804 12,930 - 14,734 17,210
Training 25 264 - 289 646
Tel, Internet, Fax - 101 - 101 155
Rent 3,300 7,425 - 10,725 9,900
Light/heat/utilities 1,219 159 - 1,378 852
Snacks - catering 546 429 - 975 404
Photocopying - - - - -
Publicity 964 1,769 - 2,733 705
Venue hire - 200 - 200 1,894
Insurance - - - - 334
Office supplies 3,251 3,839 - 7,090 4,286
Sub total [ 13,240 ] 69,397 - 82,637 57,726
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total [ - ] - - - -
Total payments 13,240 69,397 - 82,637 57,726
Net of receipts/(payments) 10,476 21,117 - 31,593 34,232
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 50,471 32,908 - 83,379 49,147
Cash funds this year end 60,947 54,025 - 114,972 83,379
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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 Details B1 Cash funds Current Bank Account Savings Bank Account - 9884 Savings Bank Account - 9876 Paypal Account Petty Cash B2 Other monetary assets Other Debtors Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details B3 Investment assets Details Details B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Fixed Assets B5 Liabilities Taxes and other social securities Signature Sherriden Baker (Jul 13, 2022 20:10 GMT+1) Chelsea Short (Jul 13, 2022 21:36 GMT+1)	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 29,962 25,000 159 - 38 - 20,413 25,000 4,878 4,025 55,450 54,025 Agreement Error OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted 8,524 - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) Unrestricted - 134 - - - Print Name Sherriden Baker Chelsea Short	Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - -
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		OK Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - Current value (optional) 5,631 - - - When due (optional) Date of approval 15/07/2022 15/07/2022

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Little Heroes ASD Support - YE 31.10.2021 Accounts

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