2023-04-05-accounts

			in relation to their social exclusion and providing social events,
			peer support, forums, advocacy and general support.
			(2) To promote and protect the physical and mental health of persons who have Autism Spectrum Conditions or related
			conditions, their families, friends and carers, who have a
			connection to the Rugby area, through the provision of such
			support, advice, services and practical assistance as the Trustees
			see fit.
			Our membership continues to grow year-on-year, as does our dedicated
			Facebook chat forum, which we closely monitor and administer to ensure
			it remains effective and supportive.
			During the period we have offered the following activities, primarily forour Associate Members. Membership continues to befree.
			Coffee mornings for parents to provide the opportunity for discussion about education, health and social issues in asafe environment.
			Rebates for parents and carers attending relevant training courses, allowed those who wished to expand their knowledge or strategies for
			helping their children (such as Makaton courses) to do so ata reduced cost.We have also expanded our links with external parent training
			providers to give a more balanced and broad choice.
Summary ofthe main activities undertaken forthe public benefit in relation to these objects (include within			We provided rebates for annual carpark passes at country parks in the surrounding area. This allows families toaccess the outdoor spaces on a regular basis without having to pay parking fees each time. This is important not only to encourage outdoor play, exercise and inclusion but also to take away the worry of paying parking fees and only using the facilities fora short time, which can happen often.
this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard tothe guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)			We have given subsidies for family days out. This scheme has been extremely successful, in a similar way tothe car park pass scheme, as it allows families flexibility to arrange activities which take into account their childrens interests and needs, with less pressure on the financial implication if they cannot complete the whole day due to unforeseen difficulties orwhen their child cantcope.
			We have encouraged our families to be fit, active and healthy by
			subsidising physical pursuits they might otherwise not engage in, in a
			scheme called Get Active.
			We have maintained and administered a Facebook Chat group and forum for advice and support, to allow 24 hour sharing of information and
			resources and for families toforge relationships. This continues to grow
			in participants.
			We have offered signposting to other services through our website, Facebook and also via phone, email and personal meetings as and when
			required.
			We have maintained and expanded our library of equipment and books forfree use in the community. We have a large library of books on the Autism condition and related topics, both for parents and for their children, to be able to better understand and cope with the condition. We also have senso ui ment such as wei hted blankets which can be

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Summary ofthe main achievements ofthe charity during the year		During the year, we have provided the activities and benefits listed in the prevjouy section to our members. In addition to this, we have achieved the.fell)Qng:
		We continued our fundraising efforts by maintaining a network of
		donation tins in local businesses.
		We continue to accept donations through our online fundraising platform
		Golden Giv'ing and People's Fundraising.
		We continue to explore other fundraising opportunities and also accept
		donations when people shop, using EasyFundraising. corn (also known as
		Ripple), Amazon Smile and Facebook
		We have continued to expand our book and equipment library which isa
		free service for our members and we have improved access to this
		through our website.
		We have engaged with CAVA to gain advice on best practice for the
		charity. We have extended our policies to make us a robust and
		transparent charity and continue to review these regularly.
		We have maintained acentral source of information and news-sharing
		regarding Autism and its linked conditions and intolerances from around
		the world via our website and Facebook pages to keep families informed
		on the latest developments and to give them new strategies and ideas.
		We have been developing a new and improved website which is much
		more user-friendly and accessible.

					We have a policy on our reserves,	written	written	and agreed by the Trustees.	and agreed by the Trustees.	and agreed by the Trustees.	and agreed by the Trustees.	It
Briefstatement		ofthe			states that we should aim to maintain		a reserve		of no less		than E3000
charity's policy		on reserves			and no morethan K10000.in unrestricted			funds.	Monies allocated
					through grants for specific projects	should be monitored				to ensure they
					are used within any-time-scales they		are	subject to. However due tothe
					past situation with Covid-19 we had		to suspend		any allocation of funds
					and hence the bank balance is over		this amount. The funds have now
					been distributed as the Government		guidelines		allow.
					Ifour reserves increase over these	parameters,			the Trustees should act
					to ensure our funds are allocated to		suitable new projects				or necessary
					running costs ofthe charity.
					We hold reserves to ensure the continued			existence of		the charity, to be
					able to react to new projects we feel		will benefit		the community in a timely
					way and tobe able to allow a contingency			for replacement			of more
					expensive items, such as computer		equipment,		should	it be necessary.
Details ofany funds in deficit				materially	None
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Balance	Sheet Report - 05/0	4/2023
			2023	2022
Assets
	Equipment		2844	2844
	Equipment Accumulated	Depreciation	-1735	-845
	Barclays RAN Charity		13268	15626
	Restricted funds		130
	Total Assets:		14507	17625
Liabilities
	Tota I Liabilities:
	Assets - Liabilities		14507	17625
Capital
	Capital		14507	17625
	Total Capital:		14507	17625

Profit and Loss R	eport - 06/04/202	2 to 05/04/202
Income
Personal Donations		2149
Corporate Donations		4801
Purple Planet Contributions		80
Rugby Lotto Income		1154
Restricted Corporate	Donations	2135
Restricted Time for Me		1000
Total Income:		11319
Expenditure
Family Day Out Rebate		6216
Go Autdoors 3 Rebate		1123
Curly Hair Project Invoice		130
Panto Invoices		495
Purple Planet Invoice		500
Course		9
Library Equipment		223
Fundraising Expense		26
Get Active Rebate		1075
Miscellaneous Expenses		58
Travel and Subsistence		83
Internet Costs		33
Postage		30
Stationery		231
Business Insura nce		195
Website &Software Costs		115
Restricted Get Active		2005
Restricted TFM		1000
Equipment Depreciation		890
Total Expenses:		14437
Net Loss:		-3118

Balance	Sheet Report - 05/0	4/2023
			2023	2022
Assets
	Equipment		2844	2844
	Equipment Accumulated	Depreciation	-1735	-845
	Barclays RAN Charity		13268	15626
	Restricted funds		130
	Total Assets:		14507	17625
Liabilities
	Total Liabilities:
	Assets - Liabilities		14507	17625
Capital
	Capital		14507	17625
	Total Capital:		14507	17625

Profit and Loss R	eport - 06/04/202	2 to 05/04/202
Income
Personal Donations		2149
Corporate Donations		4801
Purple Planet Contributions		80
Rugby Lotto Income		1154
Restricted Corporate	Donations	2135
Restricted Time for Me		1000
Total Income:		11319
Expenditure
Family Day Out Rebate		6216
Go Autdoors 3Rebate		1123
Curly Hair Project Invoice		130
Panto Invoices		495
Purple Planet Invoice		500
Course		9
Library Equipment		223
Fundraising Expense		26
Get Active Rebate		1075
Miscellaneous Expenses		58
Travel and Subsistence		83
Internet Costs		33
Postage		30
Stationery		231
Business Insurance		195
Website 5Software Costs		115
Restricted Get Active		2005
Restricted TFM		1000
Equipment Depreciation		890
Total Expenses:		14437
Net Loss:		-3118