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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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