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** |**Objectives and Activities**|**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** |**Additional information**|**Additional information**|**Additional information**| |---|---|---| |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.||| |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.| 1 ## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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.| 2 ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |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.| |---|---|---| 3 |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.| |---|---|---| 4 ## **Structure, Governance and Management** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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| |---|---|---| |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.| |**Additional information**||| |---|---|---| |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.| 5 ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charityname|Little Heroes ASD Support Group| |---|---| |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** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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6 **Non-adjusting events** ## **Declarations** **Signed trustees Signature(s) Full name(s)** Sophie Isaac Daniel Sibthorpe **Position (eg Secretary,** Chairperson Treasurer **Chair, etc) Date** 7 **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: - accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or - the accounts do not accord with the accounting records - 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** 7 **IE** **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. 8 **October 2018** **IE** **----- Start of picture text -----**
||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |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| |—_————| |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| **----- End of picture text -----**
Page 9 ## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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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