2023-03-31-accounts - Airedale And Wharfedale Autism Resource

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Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Charity number 1172753

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2023

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2023

Contents	Page
Trustees' report	2 to 3
Examiner's report	4
Receipts and payments account	5
Statement of assets and liabilities	6
Notes to the accounts	7 to 8

Prepared by West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report for the year ended 31 March 2023

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

Name Position Dates Geoff Winnard Chair Rebecca Smith Treasurer Resigned 7 February 2023 Catharine Worsley Tomlinson Treasurer Appointed 8 November 2022 Lorna Gray Nathan Randell Lynne Fryer Laura Bolton Ann McKercher Jas Baxter Jill Cook Appointed 8 November 2022 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 E J Beverley 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.

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Trustees' report (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

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:

(a) Increasing public awareness of the needs and challenges of people with an autistic spectrum condition (and who may suffer from related conditions) and their families and carers.
(b) By providing information and training opportunities to individuals with an autistic spectrum condition, and to people working with or supporting individuals with an autistic spectrum condition.

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

This year, we launched our first -ever BEAT pre-diagnosis course in Urdu to meet the needs of our increasing number of parents who speak Urdu. As far as we know, this is a first in the UK (maybe even worldwide!).

Lots of you told us you loved the Zoom sessions we launched during COVID, BUT other individuals told us you wanted a return to face-to-face sessions as soon as possible! So, we have launched a brand-new face-to-face support group in Bradford while continuing to hold our weekly Zoom sessions.

We are always re-evaluating what we offer so we can appeal to all the different needs and interests of your children and young people. We secured funding this year to bring an even greater range of activities to the Stay & Plays with a new range of sensory toys AND have put on new session activities such as circus skills. Lots of AWARE parent carers have told us they find it easier to relax and connect with other members if they are doing an activity! So with this in mind we have held three craft sessions this year - two in Bingley and one in Bradford - with three different types of crafting on offer.

Our Trip Club and MovingOn Club have enjoyed an even wider range of different trips this year ranging from climbing to crazy golf to picnics!

Financial review

The net receipts for the year were £7,002, including net payments of £648 on unrestricted funds and net receipts of £7,650 on restricted funds after transfers.

Reserves policy

The charity's free reserves at the year end were £29,634.

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.

Approved by the board of trustees on 07/11/2023

Geoffrey Winnard (Trustee)

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 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.

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.

E J Beverley

10/11/2023

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2023

Notes 2023 Unrestricted funds £ Receipts Grants and donations (2) 14,530 Fees and subscriptions 12,797 Fundraising 3,755 Bank interest 513 Total receipts 31,595 Payments Staff costs 7,005 Travel and other staff costs 32 Staff training - Volunteer and committee expenses 150 Rent and office space 1,138 Maintenance - Administration, postage and stationery 764 Telephone and broadband 844 Insurance 1,130 Books, publications and subscriptions 1,271 Independent examination 744 Equipment and materials 860 Activities and events 8,770 Health and safety - IT costs 99 Business development 231 Training 7,508 DBS checks 25 Bank charges 116 Uniforms 1,556 Recruitment costs - Total payments 32,243 Net income / (expenditure) (648) Fund balances brought forward 30,282 Fund balances carried forward (3) 29,634	2023 Restricted funds £ 155,094 - 1,069 - 156,163 115,512 1,227 40 97 338 - 246 631 - 384 - 688 13,059 - 835 337 15,078 26 - - 15 148,513 7,650 93,623 101,273	2023 Total funds £ 169,624 12,797 4,824 513 187,758 122,517 1,259 40 247 1,476 - 1,010 1,475 1,130 1,655 744 1,548 21,829 - 934 568 22,586 51 116 1,556 15 180,756 7,002 123,905 130,907	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

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Statement of assets and liabilities

as at 31 March 2023 2023 Unrestricted £ Cash funds Cash at bank 27,978 Cash in hand 1,656 Total cash funds 29,634	2023 Restricted £ 101,273 - 101,273	2023 Total £ 129,251 1,656 130,907	2022 Total £ 122,695 1,210 123,905

Assets retained for the charity's own use

The charity retains a full list of all equipment and resources

Liabilities Independent examination Pension HMRC	£ 1,200 979 4,049 6,228

The financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 07/11/2023

Geoffrey Winnard (Trustee)

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Notes to the accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2023

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.

Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource

Notes to the accounts continued

for the year ended 31 March 2023

2 Grants and donations Bradford MDC Early Years Grant Ilkley Round Table Lottery Community Fund NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT) Skipton Building Society World Autism Acceptance Day Awards for All Other donations 3 Restricted funds Balance b/f £ BMDC - Early Years Grant 13,476 Adamson Trust 1,000 Awards for All 908 Bailey Thomas 8,000 Ilkley Round Table 2,305 Jump 1,106 Lottery Community Fund 38,147 NHS Pre-Diagnosis (BEAT) 26,003 Sovereign Healthcare 2,678 Skipton Building Society - 93,623	2023 Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - 1,000 - 13,530 14,530 Receipts £ 13,255 - - 161 8,463 - 90,000 43,290 - 994 156,163	2023 Restricted funds £ 13,125 7,474 90,000 43,290 994 - - 211 155,094 Payments £ 8,679 1,000 908 8,161 7,904 600 88,280 30,517 2,464 - 148,513	2023 Total funds £ 13,125 7,474 90,000 43,290 994 1,000 - 13,741 169,624 Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - -	2022 Total funds £ 5,250 - 90,000 - - - 9,960 7,701 112,911 Balance c/f £ 18,052 - - - 2,864 506 39,867 38,776 214 994 101,273

Purpose of restriction

Fund name

BMDC - Early Years Grant Adamson Trust Towards the costs of residentials. The transfer relates to a balance adjustment. 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. Skipton Building Society Towards activity costs.

Towards the costs of parent training and running the Saturday Club. 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.

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 2023, which are set out on pages 5 to 8.

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').

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.

Signed: …………………………………… Name: E J Beverley

10/11/2023

West Yorkshire Community Accountancy Service CIO

Stringer House 34 Lupton Street Leeds LS10 2QW