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2022-10-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1167631

LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2022

LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT

CONTENTS

Page
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 01.11.2021

To: Period end date 31.10.2022

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,
big heroes) 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. We offer wellbeing sessions to
the parents and carers to ensure they can
continue their caring roles to the best of their
ability.
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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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

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.
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.
* New and evolving sessions and activities
being reactive to the needs of the families that
are supported.

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

2

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end of
the period		 Para 1.21 Funds are to be used to benefit the support
group on a whole. Any unused funds will
contribute to the funds needed to adapt, set
up and run the support hub. Due to covid and
now the cost of living increases, fundraising has
been very challenging and we will carry unused
funds to ensure the organisation can continue.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Reserves are held to ensure the group can
continue to work and support families, even in
times that financially may be challenging.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £132,687
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the charity
continuing as a going concern		 Para 1.23

Additional information (optional)

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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

3

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.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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 can access as many services and
opportunities as possible.
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

4

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Little Heroes ASD Support Group
Other name the charityuses Little Heroes
Registered charitynumber 1167631
Charity’s principal address Little Heroes ASD Support Hub
409 London Road
Westcliff
Essex
SS0 7HU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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4
5
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10		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee(if any)
Sherriden Baker Trustee
Natalie Chlopas Trustee
Carmen Woods Trustee
Chelsea Short Chair
Kay Howell Trustee
Emma Jiao-Knuckey Trustee Appointed 1st November
2021

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

5

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

6

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
Emma Jiao-Knuckey (Jul 25, 2023 11:56 GMT+1)		 Chelsea Short(Jul 25,2023 11:00 GMT+1)
Emma Jiao-Knuckey Chelsea Short


Trustee		 Chair
Jul 25,2023
Jul 25,2023

7

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report		 Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report		 Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report		 Section A
Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the
trustees/directors/
members of
On accounts for the year
ended
Set out on pages
Responsibilities and
basis of report
Charity Name
Little Heroes ASD Support
31 October 2022
Charity no.: 1167631 Company no.: CE007508
8 to 9 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

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
Signed:
Name:		 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.
Date:
Martin Beales(Jul 28,2023 14:33 GMT+1)
Jul 28,2023		 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.
Date:
Martin Beales(Jul 28,2023 14:33 GMT+1)
Jul 28,2023
Jul 28,2023
Martin Beales

October 2018

IER

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

Address: Practical Bookkeeping, Accounting & Taxation Services, 34 Clarence St, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1BD

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

Charity Name
LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT		 Charity Name
LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT		 Charity Name
LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT		 No (if any)
1167631
Receipts andpayments accounts
For the period
from		 Period start date
01/11/2021		 To Period end date
31/10/2022

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
5,340
25,826
-
40
-
-
-
-
31,206
-
-
-
31,206
1,216
1,208
275
2,508
64
-
5,775
1,834
970
-
205
540
1,144
6,208
21,947
-
-
-
21,947
9,259
-
60,947
70,206		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
75,643
8,443
240
-
-
-
-
-
84,326
-
-
-
84,326
51,057
-
250
11,090
395
-
4,125
96
1,105
-
920
1,850
-
4,981
75,869
-
-
-
75,869
8,456
-
54,025
62,481		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
80,983
34,269
240
40
-
-
-
-
115,531
-
-
-
115,531
52,273
1,208
525
13,598
459
-
9,900
1,930
2,075
-
1,125
2,390
1,144
11,189
97,816
-
-
-
97,816
17,715		 Last year
to the nearest £
Grants 5,340 86,134
Donations 25,826 28,091
Other income - -
Bank Interest Receivable 40 5
- -
- -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 31,206 114,230
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
114,230
Salaries 1,216 42,773
Accountancy 1,208 1,169
Volunteers Expenses 275 470
Activities 2,508 14,734
Training 64 289
Tel,Internet,Fax - 101
Rent 5,775 10,725
Light/heat/utilities 1,834 1,378
Snacks - catering 970 975
Photocopying - -
Publicity 205 2,733
Venue hire 540 200
Insurance 1,144 -
Office supplies 6,208 7,090
Sub total 21,947 82,637
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- -
- -
Sub total - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
82,637
9,259 8,456 - 17,715 31,593
- - - - -
60,947 54,025 - 114,972 83,379
70,206 62,481 - 132,687 114,972

Page 10

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
B5 Liabilities
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B3 Investment assets
B2 Other monetary assets
B1 Cash funds		 Signature
Taxes and other social securities
Details
Details
Fixed Assets
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
-
Current Bank Account
Savings Bank Account - 9884
Savings Bank Account - 9876
Paypal Account
Petty Cash
Details
Chelsea Short(Jul 25,2023 11:00 GMT+1)
Emma Jiao-Knuckey (Jul 25, 2023 11:56 GMT+1)		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
40,662
37,461
21,238
-
4,069
25,000
449
-
-
20
66,418
62,481
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
-
138
-
-
-
Print Name
Emma Jiao-Knuckey
Chelsea Short		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
3,926
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Emma Jiao-Knuckey (Jul 25, 2023 11:56 GMT+1) Emma Jiao-Knuckey Jul 25, 2023
Chelsea Short(Jul 25,2023 11:00 GMT+1) Chelsea Short Jul 25, 2023

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Little Heroes ASD Support YE 31.10.22 Final Accounts

Final Audit Report

2023-07-28

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