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Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Charity number 1172753

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2022

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2022

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 4
Examiner's report 5
Receipts and payments account 6
Statement of assets and liabilities 7
Notes to the accounts 8 to 9

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

1

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2022

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were:
Name Position Dates
Geoff Winnard Chair
Rebecca Smith Treasurer
Lorna Gray
Karen Mitchell Resigned 6 July 2021
Nathan Randell
Lynne Fryer
Laura Bolton
Ann McKercher
Jas Baxter
Charity number 1172753 Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address
2 Royd House Way
Keighley
BD21 4TY
Bankers
CAF Bank Virgin Money plc Shawbrook Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue Jubilee House Warley Hill Business Park
Kings Hill Gosforth Great Warley
West Malling Newcastle upon Tyne Brentwood
ME19 4JQ NE3 4PL Essex CM13 3BE
Independent examiner
Stephen Procter
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House
34 Lupton Street
Leeds
LS10 2QW

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) formed on 25 April 2017 and is governed by a constitution.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM.

2

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2022

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects

The objects of the CIO are:

The relief of need and the advancement of the health and wellbeing of people of all ages who have an autistic spectrum condition (and who may suffer from related conditions), whether or not formally diagnosed, and their families and carers; in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of support and social opportunities.

The advancement of education, in particular, but not exclusively by:

The charity's main activities

To relieve people of all ages who are diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder and in particular by the provision of support and assistance to such persons and their families and their carers.

To increase public awareness regarding the problems and circumstances of people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families and carers and to encourage acceptance in the community.

Public benefit statement

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular the support of families and children living with autism in the Airedale and Wharfedale areas.

Achievements and performance

After a prolonged period of Covid lockdowns and restrictions it is great to see that the AWARE team have worked hard over the last year to return, when safe, to a normal programme of activities and events to support children and families affected by autism. We should also remember that throughout the period of the pandemic restrictions AWARE has never stopped striving to achieve its mission statement even when face-to-face events and some of our traditional fundraising activities have not been possible.

During the last year our dedicated AWARE team started to reintroduce events, clubs, trips and meetings ( initially with reduced numbers of children) whilst also retaining some of the new ways to support our members, such as holding regular Zoom sessions with guest speakers. We have continued to work on improving our communications with members by developing further our monthly newsletter, regular e-updates and our presence on Facebook.

We know that different families have different needs and like to engage with us in different ways. The support AWARE offers has continued to receive positive feedback from our members and service users; however, we are always open to suggestions of how we can better deliver our services and activities so please get in touch if you have any feedback or ideas.

I would highlight in particular the successful World Autism Awareness Day event at Bradford City’s football ground which was a great success that enabled AWARE to work alongside a number of important stakeholders to provide advice and support to families affected by autism.

I never cease to be impressed by the range of activities that AWARE continues to deliver and the commitment and professionalism of our staff, volunteers and committee members. Many thanks to Rachel Miller and Margaret Nash for their leadership of the team and to the rest of the staff for their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm in ensuring that our various services are delivered.

3

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2022

Achievements and performance (continued)

I am grateful to my fellow trustees for their contribution and advice over the last year. The trustees have continued to meet regularly via Zoom to ensure that AWARE continues to operate and determine its priorities in a realistic and financially-sustainable way. We all remain committed to ensuring that AWARE continues to maintain its unique ethos as a parent-run group supporting families with children and young adults on the autistic spectrum. I would like to thank our members, volunteers, and all the organisations who have helped to fund our activities for your continued support.

Geoff Winnard, Chair

Financial review

Net expenditure for the year was £12,908, including net expenditure of £18,914 on unrestricted funds and net receipts of £6,006 on restricted funds.

Reserves policy

The charity's free reserves at the year end were £30,282.

AWARE has a wish to have between 3 and 6 months running costs in cash reserves in case of a major issue such as loss of funding.

This policy will be considered again during the current year to ensure it is still appropriate.

Signed on behalf of the board of trustees on 25/07/2022

Rebecca Smith (Trustee)

4

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Airedale and

Wharfedale Autism Resource

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 6 to 9.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2 the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Stephen Procter

25/07/2022

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

5

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2022

Notes
2022
Unrestricted
funds
£
Receipts
Grants and donations
(2)
7,701
Fees and subscriptions
11,528
Fundraising
4,913
Refreshments
-
Bank interest
698
Total receipts
24,840
Payments
Staff costs
24,392
Travel and other staff costs
1,612
Staff training
86
Volunteer and committee expenses
598
Rent and office space
1,182
Maintenance
23
Administration, postage and stationery
734
Telephone and broadband
764
Insurance
1,011
Books, publications and subscriptions
921
Independent examination
744
Equipment and materials
1,174
Activities and events
7,850
Health and safety
22
IT costs
881
Business development
171
Training
1,061
DBS checks
302
Bank charges
226
Other payments
-
Total payments
43,754
Net income / (expenditure)
(18,914)
Fund balances brought forward
49,196
Fund balances carried forward
(3)
30,282
2022
Restricted
funds
£
105,210
-
-
-
-
105,210
74,920
17
-
181
180
-
22
403
-
363
1,648
2,529
-
-
-
18,941
-
-
-
99,204
6,006
87,617
93,623
2022
Total
funds
£
112,911
11,528
4,913
-
698
130,050
99,312
1,629
86
779
1,362
23
756
1,167
1,011
1,284
744
2,822
10,379
22
881
171
20,002
302
226
-
142,958
(12,908)
136,813
123,905
2021
Total
funds
£
125,418
10,058
488
96
242
136,302
85,570
692
796
183
962
11
392
1,141
1,004
524
744
573
2,302
337
814
-
21,320
131
156
28
117,680
18,622
118,191
136,813

6

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Statement of assets and liabilities

as at 31 March 2022
2022
Unrestricted
£
Cash funds
Cash at bank
29,072
Cash in hand
1,210
Total cash funds
30,282
2022
Restricted
£
93,623
-
93,623
2022
Total
£
122,695
1,210
123,905
2021
Total
£
136,309
504
136,813

Assets retained for the charity's own use

The charity retains a full list of all equipment and resources

Liabilities
HMRC
Pension
Independent examination
£
6,054
421
744
7,219

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 25/07/2022

Rebecca Smith (Trustee)

7

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2022

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

The trustees have taken advantage of section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and have prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.

There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.

No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

8

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2022

**2 ** Grants and donations 2022 2022 2022 2021
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
Awards for All - 9,960 9,960 -
Bradford MDC Early Years Grant - 5,250 5,250 15,000
Groundworks (Tesco) - - - 1,000
Local Giving - - - 190
Lottery Community Fund - 90,000 90,000 30,500
NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT) - - - 61,732
UK Youth Fund - - - 10,906
Other donations 7,701 - 7,701 6,090
7,701 105,210 112,911 125,418
**3 ** Restricted funds
BMDC - Early Years Grant
Adamson Trust
Awards for All
Bailey Thomas
Ilkley Round Table
Jump
Lottery Community Fund
NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT)
Sovereign Healthcare
Balance b/f
£
14,155
1,000
-
8,000
6,118
1,465
3,426
48,453
5,000
Receipts
£
5,250
-
9,960
-
-
-
90,000
-
-
Payments
£
5,929
-
9,052
-
3,813
359
55,279
22,450
2,322
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance c/f
£
13,476
1,000
908
8,000
2,305
1,106
38,147
26,003
2,678
87,617 105,210 99,204 - 93,623
Fund name Purpose of restriction
BMDC - Early Years Grant Towards the costs of parent training and running the Saturday Club.
Adamson Trust Towards the costs of residentials.
Awards for All Towards the costs of parent training.
Bailey Thomas Towards the costs of residentials.
Ilkley Round Table Towards the costs of residentials.
Jump To deliver sports themed activity days.
Lottery Community Fund Towards salaries and all other general running costs.
NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT) To fund pre-diagnosis support for parents and carers.
Sovereign Healthcare Towards the costs of residentials.

4 Related party transactions

Trustee expenses

No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

9

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Charity number 1172753

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2022

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2022

Contents Page
Trustees' report 2 to 4
Examiner's report 5
Receipts and payments account 6
Statement of assets and liabilities 7
Notes to the accounts 8 to 9

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

1

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2022

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

The trustees during the financial year and up to and including the date the report was approved were:
Name Position Dates
Geoff Winnard Chair
Rebecca Smith Treasurer
Lorna Gray
Karen Mitchell Resigned 6 July 2021
Nathan Randell
Lynne Fryer
Laura Bolton
Ann McKercher
Jas Baxter
Charity number 1172753 Registered in England and Wales
Registered and principal address
2 Royd House Way
Keighley
BD21 4TY
Bankers
CAF Bank Virgin Money plc Shawbrook Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenue Jubilee House Warley Hill Business Park
Kings Hill Gosforth Great Warley
West Malling Newcastle upon Tyne Brentwood
ME19 4JQ NE3 4PL Essex CM13 3BE
Independent examiner
Stephen Procter
West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO
Stringer House
34 Lupton Street
Leeds
LS10 2QW

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) formed on 25 April 2017 and is governed by a constitution.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM.

2

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2022

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects

The objects of the CIO are:

The relief of need and the advancement of the health and wellbeing of people of all ages who have an autistic spectrum condition (and who may suffer from related conditions), whether or not formally diagnosed, and their families and carers; in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of support and social opportunities.

The advancement of education, in particular, but not exclusively by:

The charity's main activities

To relieve people of all ages who are diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder and in particular by the provision of support and assistance to such persons and their families and their carers.

To increase public awareness regarding the problems and circumstances of people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families and carers and to encourage acceptance in the community.

Public benefit statement

In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular the support of families and children living with autism in the Airedale and Wharfedale areas.

Achievements and performance

After a prolonged period of Covid lockdowns and restrictions it is great to see that the AWARE team have worked hard over the last year to return, when safe, to a normal programme of activities and events to support children and families affected by autism. We should also remember that throughout the period of the pandemic restrictions AWARE has never stopped striving to achieve its mission statement even when face-to-face events and some of our traditional fundraising activities have not been possible.

During the last year our dedicated AWARE team started to reintroduce events, clubs, trips and meetings ( initially with reduced numbers of children) whilst also retaining some of the new ways to support our members, such as holding regular Zoom sessions with guest speakers. We have continued to work on improving our communications with members by developing further our monthly newsletter, regular e-updates and our presence on Facebook.

We know that different families have different needs and like to engage with us in different ways. The support AWARE offers has continued to receive positive feedback from our members and service users; however, we are always open to suggestions of how we can better deliver our services and activities so please get in touch if you have any feedback or ideas.

I would highlight in particular the successful World Autism Awareness Day event at Bradford City’s football ground which was a great success that enabled AWARE to work alongside a number of important stakeholders to provide advice and support to families affected by autism.

I never cease to be impressed by the range of activities that AWARE continues to deliver and the commitment and professionalism of our staff, volunteers and committee members. Many thanks to Rachel Miller and Margaret Nash for their leadership of the team and to the rest of the staff for their hard work, commitment and enthusiasm in ensuring that our various services are delivered.

3

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2022

Achievements and performance (continued)

I am grateful to my fellow trustees for their contribution and advice over the last year. The trustees have continued to meet regularly via Zoom to ensure that AWARE continues to operate and determine its priorities in a realistic and financially-sustainable way. We all remain committed to ensuring that AWARE continues to maintain its unique ethos as a parent-run group supporting families with children and young adults on the autistic spectrum. I would like to thank our members, volunteers, and all the organisations who have helped to fund our activities for your continued support.

Geoff Winnard, Chair

Financial review

Net expenditure for the year was £12,908, including net expenditure of £18,914 on unrestricted funds and net receipts of £6,006 on restricted funds.

Reserves policy

The charity's free reserves at the year end were £30,282.

AWARE has a wish to have between 3 and 6 months running costs in cash reserves in case of a major issue such as loss of funding.

This policy will be considered again during the current year to ensure it is still appropriate.

Signed on behalf of the board of trustees on 25/07/2022

Rebecca Smith (Trustee)

4

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Airedale and

Wharfedale Autism Resource

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 6 to 9.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2 the accounts do not accord with those records.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Stephen Procter

25/07/2022

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

5

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2022

Notes
2022
Unrestricted
funds
£
Receipts
Grants and donations
(2)
7,701
Fees and subscriptions
11,528
Fundraising
4,913
Refreshments
-
Bank interest
698
Total receipts
24,840
Payments
Staff costs
24,392
Travel and other staff costs
1,612
Staff training
86
Volunteer and committee expenses
598
Rent and office space
1,182
Maintenance
23
Administration, postage and stationery
734
Telephone and broadband
764
Insurance
1,011
Books, publications and subscriptions
921
Independent examination
744
Equipment and materials
1,174
Activities and events
7,850
Health and safety
22
IT costs
881
Business development
171
Training
1,061
DBS checks
302
Bank charges
226
Other payments
-
Total payments
43,754
Net income / (expenditure)
(18,914)
Fund balances brought forward
49,196
Fund balances carried forward
(3)
30,282
2022
Restricted
funds
£
105,210
-
-
-
-
105,210
74,920
17
-
181
180
-
22
403
-
363
1,648
2,529
-
-
-
18,941
-
-
-
99,204
6,006
87,617
93,623
2022
Total
funds
£
112,911
11,528
4,913
-
698
130,050
99,312
1,629
86
779
1,362
23
756
1,167
1,011
1,284
744
2,822
10,379
22
881
171
20,002
302
226
-
142,958
(12,908)
136,813
123,905
2021
Total
funds
£
125,418
10,058
488
96
242
136,302
85,570
692
796
183
962
11
392
1,141
1,004
524
744
573
2,302
337
814
-
21,320
131
156
28
117,680
18,622
118,191
136,813

6

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Statement of assets and liabilities

as at 31 March 2022
2022
Unrestricted
£
Cash funds
Cash at bank
29,072
Cash in hand
1,210
Total cash funds
30,282
2022
Restricted
£
93,623
-
93,623
2022
Total
£
122,695
1,210
123,905
2021
Total
£
136,309
504
136,813

Assets retained for the charity's own use

The charity retains a full list of all equipment and resources

Liabilities
HMRC
Pension
Independent examination
£
6,054
421
744
7,219

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 25/07/2022

Rebecca Smith (Trustee)

7

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2022

1 Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

The trustees have taken advantage of section 133 of the Charities Act 2011 and have prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.

There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.

No changes have been made to the accounts for previous years.

Taxation

As a charity the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

8

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2022

**2 ** Grants and donations 2022 2022 2022 2021
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Total
funds funds funds funds
£ £ £ £
Awards for All - 9,960 9,960 -
Bradford MDC Early Years Grant - 5,250 5,250 15,000
Groundworks (Tesco) - - - 1,000
Local Giving - - - 190
Lottery Community Fund - 90,000 90,000 30,500
NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT) - - - 61,732
UK Youth Fund - - - 10,906
Other donations 7,701 - 7,701 6,090
7,701 105,210 112,911 125,418
**3 ** Restricted funds
BMDC - Early Years Grant
Adamson Trust
Awards for All
Bailey Thomas
Ilkley Round Table
Jump
Lottery Community Fund
NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT)
Sovereign Healthcare
Balance b/f
£
14,155
1,000
-
8,000
6,118
1,465
3,426
48,453
5,000
Receipts
£
5,250
-
9,960
-
-
-
90,000
-
-
Payments
£
5,929
-
9,052
-
3,813
359
55,279
22,450
2,322
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance c/f
£
13,476
1,000
908
8,000
2,305
1,106
38,147
26,003
2,678
87,617 105,210 99,204 - 93,623
Fund name Purpose of restriction
BMDC - Early Years Grant Towards the costs of parent training and running the Saturday Club.
Adamson Trust Towards the costs of residentials.
Awards for All Towards the costs of parent training.
Bailey Thomas Towards the costs of residentials.
Ilkley Round Table Towards the costs of residentials.
Jump To deliver sports themed activity days.
Lottery Community Fund Towards salaries and all other general running costs.
NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT) To fund pre-diagnosis support for parents and carers.
Sovereign Healthcare Towards the costs of residentials.

4 Related party transactions

Trustee expenses

No trustee received any expenses during this year or the previous year.

Trustee remuneration and benefits

No trustee received any remuneration or benefit during this or the previous year.

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