Charity registration number: 1167631 LIThLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
LIThLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT CONTENTS Page Trustees. report Independent Examiner's report Receipts and payments accounts Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period io
From: Period start date 01.11.2023
To: Period end date 31.08.2024
Charity name: Little Heroes ASD Support
Charity registration number: 1167631
Objectives and Activities
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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
| Additional information | Additional information | Additional information |
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| 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. |
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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 grassroots organisation that takes on board the feedback of our families to enhance and develop what the community needs. |
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Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
Summary of the main Para 1.20 * Ever increasing numbers at regular weekly
achievements of the charity, sessions.
identifying the difference the * Continued development of positive
networking with other local organisations.
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the |
Para 1.20 | * Ever increasing numbers at regular weekly sessions. * Continued development of positive networking with other local organisations. |
| circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
* 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. Due to ever increasing demand we have moved to new larger premises in April 2024. |
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Financial Review
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| financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Funds have been used to benefit the support group on a whole. Income in the 10 months from November 2023 to August 2024 was in line with the prior period at c.£208k however the charity saw an increase in costs in the current year, the majority of which were one off in nature and arose from the premises move. Despite the increased costs, the charity increased its reserves by £19k. Any unused funds will contribute to the funds needed to adapt, set up and run the support hub. |
| 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 | As of 31stAugust 2024, total reserves were £224,570. (31.10.2023: £205,542) Included in the total reserves as of 31stAugust 2024, the amount related to restricted funds were £142,023 (31.10.2023: £133,729) Included in the total reserves as of 31stAugust 2024, the amount related to unrestricted funds were £82,547 (31.10.2023: £71,813) |
Additional information
| 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. |
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| Change of financial period of reporting |
Following a review of our operational needs, the charity has decided to change its financial reporting period from 1stNovember to 31st October to a financial year beginning on September 1stand ending on August 31st. This change will align with the academic year which will benefit our key objectives and activities. The for the reporting period ended 31stAugust 2024 includes financial information covering ten months for the current period and comparative data of twelve months from the previous annual report submitted to the Charities Commission. |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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Type of governing document Para 1.25 CIO Constitution
How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Trustees are
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| Trustee selection methods | Para 1.25 | Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Trustees are |
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| 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 |
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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| 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. |
| 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. |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Little Heroes ASD Support Group |
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| Other name the charityuses | Little Heroes |
| Registered charitynumber | 1167631 |
| Little Heroes ASD Support Hub Garon Park Community Centre Garon Park Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 4FA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled to
Trustee name Office (if any)
year appoint trustee (if any)
1 Chelsea Mabandla Chairperson Stepped down 26/11/2024
2 Sophie Isaac Chairperson Appointed 26/11/2024
3 Natalie Chlopas Trustee Stepped down 28/11/2023
4 Sherriden Baker Trustee Stepped down 28/11/2023
5 Kay Howell Trustee Stepped down 28/11/2023
6 Steve Hayman Trustee Stepped down 17/06/2024
7 Lyn Day Trustee Stepped down 09/01/2025
8 Katy Hardcastle Trustee Stepped down 09/01/2025
9 Emma Jiao-Knuckey Trustee
10 Kelly Aslett Trustee
11 Sarah Phillip Trustee
12 Daniel Sibthorpe Treasurer
13 Sarah Sibthorpe Trustee
14 Karen Pearson Trustee Appointed on 09/01/2025
15 Ashley Corsini-King Trustee Appointed on 09/01/2025
16 Lorraine Walter Trustee Appointed on 09/01/2025
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Non-adjusting events
Declarations
Signed trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Sophie Isaac Daniel Sibthorpe Position (eg Secretary, Chairperson Treasurer Chair, etc) Date
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Little Heroes ASD Support On accounts for the 31[st] August 2024 Charity no 1167631 period ended (if any) Set out on pages 7 to 8
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (‘the Trust”) fort he period ended 31 August 2024.
- Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act .
I report in respect of my examina tion of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
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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 order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date: Name: Mr Martin Beales Relevant professional Association of Accounting Technicians qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Practical Bookkeeping, Accounting & Taxation Services, 34 Clarence Street, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 1BD
October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
The reporting period has been changed to the 31[st] August to align with the academic year.
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October 2018
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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|01/11/2023|31/08/2024|
|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|-|175,284|-|175,284|158,488|
|Donations|29,584|1,245|-|30,829|47,470|
|Other income|-|-|-|-|
|Bank Interest Receivable|2,200|-|-|2,200|1,107|
|Sub total|(Gross income for|
|31,784|176,529|-|208,313|207,064|
|AR)|
|Total receipts|31,784|176,529|-|208,313|207,064|
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|A3 Payments|
|Salaries|-|76,966|-|76,966|63,049|
|Accountancy|-|2,508|-|2,508|2,579|
|Volunteers Expenses|-|465|-|465|490|
|Activities|4,578|12,091|-|16,669|19,223|
|Training|114|56|-|170|1,085|
|Tel, Internet, Fax|-|268|-|268|85|
|Rent|-|9,950|-|9,950|9,900|
|Light/heat/utilities|-|3,047|-|3,047|3,195|
|Snacks - catering|1,856|5,565|-|7,421|5,822|
|Publicity|1,228|3,250|-|4,478|8,391|
|Venue hire|1,000|7,804|-|8,804|9,861|
|Insurance|-|1,821|-|1,821|973|
|Office supplies|4,576|2,315|-|6,891|9,556|
|Rennovation costs|969|48,858|-|49,827|-|
|Sub total|[ 14,321 ]|174,964|-|189,285|134,209|
|Total payments|14,321|174,964|-|189,285|134,209|
|Net of receipts/(payments)|17,463|1,565|-|19,028|72,855|
|A5 Transfers between funds|- 6,729|6,729|-|-|-|
|A6 Cash funds last year end|71,813|133,729|-|205,542|132,687|
|Cash funds this year end|===|82,547|142,023|-|=—|224,570|205,542|
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Current Bank Account 57,303 - -
Savings Bank Account - 9884 22,012 3,412 -
Savings Bank Account - 9876 - 138,611 -
Paypal Account 497 - -
Petty Cash 67 - -
Total cash funds 79,879 142,023 -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) Agreement Error OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets - - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the Fixed Assets Unrestricted 11,455 2,948
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities Pension liability Unrestricted 280
Signed by one or two trustees on Date of
behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name approval
Daniel Sibthorpe
Sophie Isaac
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