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2024-10-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1169872 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Slatements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024 for Mattheiv's Hub Marshall & Co Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers The Bloc Springfield Way Anlaby Kingston upon Hull East Yorkshire HU106RJ

Matthew's Hub Contents of the Financial Statement5 for the year ended 31 October 2024 Page Report of Ihe Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes lo the Financial Statements 9 to 15

Mattheiv's Hub Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 October 2024 The trustees preseni their report with the financial staiements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounling and Reporting by Charities: Sialement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland (F RS 102) {effeciive l January 2019). OWECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objective5 aims { l ) to promote social inclusion for the public benefil by prevenling autistic people and those with ADHD aged over 13 becoming socially excluded, in particular but not exclusively by.. (a) Providing a local network group in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire to enable a more effective and joined up approach; (bl Facilitating autistic people and those with ADHD who do not have a learning disability to overcome inequality and disadvantage, arisinu as a result of the circumstances they are born into; (c) Improving self-worth through the provision of a safe place to make friends and develop relalionships with like-minded people- and {d) Promoting equality of opportunities for autistic people and those with ADHD who do not have a learning disability who are excluded. (for the purposes of this clause ihis means socially excluded autistic people and those wilh ADHD without a learning disability (io >70} who are excluded from society, or parts of society as a result of one or more of the following factors= unemploymenl. financial hardship, race, gender, poor educational or skills altainment, relationship and family breakdown and or who are within or have experienced the public care or criminal justice systems.) (2} advancing the education of the general public on Ihe needs of autistic people and those wilh ADHD without a leaming disability who are socially excluded, to encourage Service provider5 to adapt their services to meet iheir needs. and the public to generally be more accepting of. and engaging with this group of people (3) relieving the needs of aullSti¢ people and thos¢ with ADHD by providing psychosocial interventions before and after diagnosi5 for people aged over 13 who do noi have a learning disability and demonstrate aulislic trails. Significant activities Our expert advice and support is delivered through a blend of face to face and online, l= l and group Work: Psychosocial interventions pr¢ and post diagnosis Training and workshops - autism and ADHD Employability and reasonable adjustment support Housing support lo obtain and maintain tenancies Transition support young people to aduli services Emolional healih and well-being support Social and advocacy opportunities Adult support groups Youih support groups Weekl)' advice & support groups * Suicide Prevenlion As well as a wide range of services provided to members, siaff are involved in networking around wider straiegy developmenl in the Hull and Easi Riding influencing the national agenda through membership of local authority led autism stralegic partnership boards, autistic community groups and attendance al events. Training co-experts with lived experience of autism and learning disability and facilitators lo deliver Oliver McGowan training for NHS and Local Authority staff. Publi¢ benefit The Trustees of Matthew's Hub have had regard to the Charity Commission Public benefit.. reporting (PB3), namely; They are aware of ihe guidance They have taken it inio account when making a decision io which ihe guidance is relevant

Matthew's Hub Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 October 2024 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Our ever-growing team of neurodiverse staff includes autislic people. staff wilh ADHD and dyslexia. Our staff have a range of qualifications including a Qualified ieacher, registered mental healih nurse (RNLD), Psychology first degrees and Masters level, Criminology degree, Masters in Autism and ADHD, Health and Social care qualifications, and Youth work. This ensures our members receive support from staff with lived experience as well as professional qualifications. We continue to deliver psychosocial interventions pre and posl aulism and ADFID diagnosis, in partnership with Flumber Teaching NHS Foundalion Trust as joint integrated diagnostic paihway. We gained 641 new members I si Nov 2023- 31 st Oci 2024: 280 male, 314 females. 6 transgender people and 41 either unknown or undisclosed. We had a steady stream of referrals many of which were self-referrals. Weekly group support and advice sessions have been successful having ihe benefit of the group socialising during the session and members meeling at allernative times, supporting members who lend to isolate. Continuation of life skills classes to our members SUPPOrting cooking, diary management and budgeting to name but a few skills, these classes are showing great successes. All Matthew'5 Hub contrdcts are delivering against objectives. Some examples below.. Supporting member5 into employment with support of CV writing, interview techniques, identifying suitable employmenl and how to apply. along with support al inierviews. Workshops for paren15 of autislic members and professionals supporting autistic patients. Weekly activity groups for both young people and adults creating positive environments and a safe place to create and sustain friends and dev¢lop relationships with other like-minded members. Working to support people who are on Humber's neurodiversity service register and need I: I support across a whole diversity of activities. Matthew's Hub has recently had its 10th birthday and to celebrate with members there have been activities each month chosen by our members. Aclivities included fossil hunting, Buddhist retreats and mindfulness sessions to name but a few. During the laler part of this financial year Matthew's Hub moved to larger premises allowing greater use of own facilities for members, including additional space for I:1 sessions, a calming environment and kitchen for cooking classes and an activity room for group sessions and training.

Matthew's Hub Report of the Trustee5 for the )'e8r ended 31 October 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sources Matthew's Hub has a continuing contract wilh Autism Forward to provide peer mentoring to autistic people who are in einployment or need support lo gain emplojment. Autism Fonvard provide grants to individuals which are paid to Matthew's Hub and fund peer mentoring sessions. Marthew's Hub continues to deliver floating housing related support in partnership with Humbercare to provide housing related support. We deliver 70 hours of support per week. The contract was has been extended by Hull City Council to November 2024. Matthew'5 Hub are working with the NHS to train and support facilitators and co-experts with lived experience of aulism and leaming disabilities who will then work with NHS & some local authorities across Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Car¢ Board (ICB) delivering Oliver McGowan Iraining. New to Matth¢w'5 Hub we are working with schools & colleges across Hull & East Riding to support young people with identifying Autism behaviours. Matthew's Hub has received Reaching Communities Grdni since 2021 and will conlinu¢ to receive this until April 2025. This has enabled Matthew's Hub to develop a5 an organisalion and build oiher sources of funding for the fulur¢. NHS commissioners & Humber Teaching Foundation Trust contract Matthew's Hub to provide Diagnostic pre & post assessment support covering Hull & East Riding. Matthew's Hub endeavours nol to be reliant on one source of funding for ihe organisation working with a range of sources. The organisation continues lo bid for funding and conlracis with local authoriiies and NHS organisations, additional contracts this year included Partnerships for inclusion of neurodiversity in schools (PINS) (improving communicalion between parents & schoo15 in relation to neurodiverse children & young people) and suicide prevenlion. Reserves polic!. l-he policy of the Hub is to seek to build a reserve equivalent to 6 months of gross slaff salaries, as this was deemed to be prudent. As at the period end, this had been achieved. Going concern The Trustees have no concerns or uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing doculnent The charitl, Is conlrolled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constttutes an unincorporated charity. Charity constitution Matthew's Hub is a Charitable InCo￿orated Organisalion. Recruitmenl and appointment of new trustees We use ihe guidance of 'Th¢ 7 principles of public life, and our role description and person specification Organisational Structure Matthew's Hub's CEO works very closely with the Service Manager. Business Manager and the Board of Trustees. The Board meet at least 6 weekly and hold discussions outside of these meetings where necessary. The CEO has regular contact and l or meetings with our Chair of Trustees. The Trustee group are proactive and dvnamic and have agreed to Ulilise the Charity Commission's Hallmarks of an effective charily, which 5et5 out the standards that will help Trustees to improve the ¢ffectivene55 of our charity, and the principles Ihat Ihe commi55ion's regulatory framework exists to support. The Trust¢¢s have also cornmitted to hold an annual review meeting Induction and training of new trustees We continue lo ulilise our induction process and staff handbook for all new TThslees, this includes Matthew's Hub polices and procedures.

Mallhew's Hub Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 October 2024 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Relationship5 With relaled parties Professional networks include. Hull City Council, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Autism Forward, Autistica, DWP, Giroscope, NHS providers and NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB which is a statutory organisation accountable for NHS spend and performance for 1.7million people. City Healih Care Partnership, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Humberside Police, HMP Prison Hull. HMP Prison Humber, Autism Plus and Humber¢are. Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire Autism Partnership Strategy Boards, Corner House (Yorkshire), Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, the Warren, The Faraway CIC, Humberside National Probalion Service (Hull and East Riding), Humber5ide Police and Crime Commissioner, Evolve - Hull Eating Disorder Service, Artlink Risk management The trustees have a duty to identify and review Ihe risks to Th'hich the charity is exposed and to ¢nsure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance againsi fraud and error. Sustainable income- This year we have again seen our income grow significantly wilh extensions to some of our existing contracls and new contracts. Our CEO is always considering and making bids for funding, in consultation with Truslees to further the Charitj. Objectives. Our CEO has secured some new exciting short lern)-to-medium term contracts with various siaiulory bodies for the Hub lo provide key services. With continuing high-quality perfonnance, we hope lo lurn these into longer tenn contracts. Our 4-year big loltery funding provides a siable base. and we continue lo look at aliemative funding such as increasing our contracted income to maintain this level of income post April 2025. Our robust approach has helped us continue to successfully manage the organisations cashflow throughout the year and we will maintain this approach going fonvard. This straleg?ic focus is intended lo support the leam to respond to what our members ask for. SUPPOrt our charitable objeclives and minimise one of our major long-terni risks. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1169872 Principal address Rear of Giroscope 69 Coltman Street Hull HU3 2SJ Truslees Mrs S Sloakes Mrs S Rizzardi E Washer Mrs J Fairbairn J Streei L Foster T Bailey (appointed 251312024) Independent Examiner Marshall & Co Chartered Accountants & Chartered Advisers The Bloc Springfield Way Anlaby Kingsion upon Hull East Yorkshire HU106RJ

Matthew'5 Hub Report of the Trustees for the ￿ear ended 31 October 2024 REFERENCE AIYD ADMINISTRATIVF. DETAILS Independent Examiner Marshall & Co Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers The Bloc Springfield Way Anlaby King7Ston upon 14ull East Yorkshire HU106RJ Approved by order of the board of trustees on ..2..1.lol IknL5 and signed on its behalf by.. Mr E Washer - Trusiee

Independent Examiner's Reporl to the Truslees of Matthew's Hub Independent examiner's report to the Irustees of Matthew's Hub I report to the charity trustees on my examinaiion of the accounts of Matthew's Hub (the Trust) for the year ended 31 October 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity tn15tees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with ihe requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,). I report in respecl of my examinalion of ihe Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's slatement Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a listed body. I can confinn Ihai l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no maierial matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounling records were not kept in respecl of the Trust as required by Section 130 of ihe Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records: or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom) and conl¢nt of accounts sel out in the Charitie5 {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 oiher than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is nol a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination 10 which attention should be drdwn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of ihe accounts lo be r¢ached. Andrew Rusling Marshall & Co Chartered Accountants & Chartered Tax Advisers The Bloc Springfield Way Anlaby Kingston upon Hull East Yorkshire HUIO 6RJ Date: 3L).l 0 1 .1..4).3f......

Matthew's Hub Statement of Financial Actii'itie5 for the year ended 31 October 2024 2024 Tolal fund5 2023 Total funds Unreslricted fund Restricled fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donalions and legacies 19,099 19.099 16,627 Charitable activities Grant Income 107,940 107,940 105,066 Other trading activities Investment income 481,518 481,518 266.410 Total 608,558 608 558 388,103 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable expenditure Managemeni expenses 491.547 6.421 491.547 6.421 368,519 20,217 Total 497.968 497,968 388 736 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 110,590 110.590 (633) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tolal funds brought fonvard 171,373 51,305 222,678 223,il I TOTAL FUIYDS CARRIED FORWARD 281,963 333 268 222 678 The notes form part of these financial slalements

Matthew's Hub Balance Sheet 31 October 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Noies FIXED ASSF.TS Intang) ible asse15 Tang?ible assets 5,784 12.148 5,784 12,148 10,748 9,332 17,932 17,932 20.080 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 10 45,374 266.508 45,374 317,813 66,203 154,246 51.305 311,882 51.305 363,187 220,449 CRF.DITORS Aniounis f(Illingi due within one year (47,851 } (47,851) (17,851) IYET CURRENT ASSETS 264,031 51,305 315,336 202,598 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 281,963 51,305 333,268 222,678 NET ASSETS 281.963 51,305 333.268 222.678 FUNDS Unrcslricted funds RLStricted fund5 12 281.963 51.305 171,373 51.305 TOTAL FUNDS 333,268 222.678 The fin cial slalements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed on its behalf by.. Mr E Washer - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements

Matthew's Hub Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing ihe financial statements The financial statements ot the charity. which is a public benefit entily under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Chariiies Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cosl convenlion. Income All income is recognised in the Slalemenl of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable thai the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are r¢cognised as expenditure as soon a5 Ihere is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings thai aggregate all cost relaled io ihe category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated 10 activitie5 on a basis con51Stenl with the use of resources. Tangible fixed a55ets Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over ils estimated useful life. Compuler equipmenl 33 % on cost Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activitie5. Fund accounting Unrestricled funds can be used in accordance with ihe charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within Ihe objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the noles to ihe financial statements. Pension cost5 #nd other post-retirement benefits The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity'5 pension Scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period io which they relate. continued...

Matthew's Hub Note5 to the Financial Statelnents - continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 Donations 19,099 16.627 19,099 16.627 2024 2023 National Lottery 107,940 105,065 107.940 105.065 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Active Humber Humber NHS Foundation Trust North Bank Forum Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd NHS Humber & North Yorkshire Humbercare Hull University North Lincolnshire Autism Training Humber NHS Beverley High School NHS North Lincolnshire CCG Wyke College MIND The Warren Tickeisource North Lincolnshire Council Wilberforce College Sally Stoakes Autism Forward Happy Futures Hey Volunteering Hull City Council 4.400 138,055 7,455 400 12,500 49,851 103 36,)64 3,300 284,515 108,821 45,696 3.636 ,023 462 750 12.800 ,520 (200) 22,922 640 1,244 750 300 6,150 ,600 250 481,518 266.410 10- continued...

Matthew's Hub Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Deposit account interest TRUSTEES, REMUNF.RATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneralion or other benefits for Ihe year ended 31 October 2024 nor for ihe year ended 31 Ociober 2023. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 October 2024 nor for the year ended 31 October 2023. STAFF COSTS The averagye monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2024 19 2023 17 Siaff No employees received emolumenls in excess of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restricted fund Toial funds INCOME AND F.NDOWMENTS FROM D()nalions and legJaci¢s 16,628 (i) 16,627 Cha rilable activities Grant Income 105,066 105,066 Oiher trading activities 266.410 266.410 Total 283 038 105,065 388 103 EXPF.NDITURE ON Charitable activities Charitable exp¢ndiiure Management expenses 293,570 74,949 6.240 368,519 Total 307 547 388 736 NET INCOME/(F.XPENDITURE) (24,509) 23.876 (633) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fund5 brought forward 195,882 27,429 223,311 continued...

Matthew's Hub Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- continued Unreslricied Restricted fund fund Total funds TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 171373 51,305 222.678 INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer software COST At l November 2023 and 31 October 2024 24.817 AMORTISATION At l November 2023 Charge for year 14.069 At 31 October 2024 19,033 NET BOOK VALUE Ai 31 October 2024 5,784 At 31 October 2023 10.748 TANCIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and rittings Computer equipmenl Totals COST At l November 2023 Additions 6.010 34,870 40,880 8,257 At 31 October 2024 37,372 49,137 DEPRECIATION At l November 2023 Charge for year 2,455 29,093 31.548 5.441 At 31 October 2024 3,929 33,060 36,989 NET BOOK VALUE At i S October 2024 12,148 Ai 31 October 2023 3,555 5,777 9.332 12- continued...

Matthew's Hub Nole5 to the Financial Statement5 Continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 io. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN OIYE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade debiors Other deblors Prepayments and accrued income 41.864 500 23,839 301 6,478 4.S,374 66,203 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trade creditors Taxation and social security Other creditors 7,984 7,617 32,250 1.296 10,106 6,449 47.851 17,851 12. MOVEMF.NT IN FUNDS Net movemenl in fund5 At 1111123 At 31110124 Unrestricted funds General lund 171.373 110,590 281,963 Restrieted funds Grant Restriced 51,305 51,305 TOTAL FUNDS 222,678 110,590 333,268 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movemenl in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 608,558 {497,968) 10,590 TOTAL FUNDS 608 558 497 968) 110,590 13- continued...

Matthew's Hub Iyotes to the Financial Statements Continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- Continued Compar4tives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 1111122 Ai 31110123 Unrestricted funds General lund 195,882 (24,509) 171,373 Restricted funds Grant Reslricied 27,429 23,876 51,305 TOTAL FUNDS 223.311 222,678 Comparalive net movement in funds, included in Ihe above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resourles expended Movement in fund% Unrestricted funds General fund 283.038 (307.547) (24.509) Restricted funds Grant Restricted 105.065 {81,189) 23,876 TOTAL FUNDS 388 103 388 736) A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movemenl in funds At 1111122 Al 31110124 Unrestrieted funds General lund 195.882 86,081 281,963 Re5trieted funds Granl Restricted 27.429 23,876 51,305 TOTAL FUNDS 223.311 109.957 333.268 14- continued...

Mattheiv's Hub Noles to ihe Financial Statements Continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 12. MOVEMENT IIY FUNDS- continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 monihs combined nel movement in funds, included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 891,596 (805,515) 86,081 Restricted funds Grant Restriced 105,065 (81,189) 23,876 TOTAL FUNDS 996.661 886,704) 109,957 13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no r¢laied party transaclions for the year ended 31 October 2024. 15-