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ASD Helping Hands: Trustees Annual Report 2023-2024

Trustees Annual Report for theperiod of
From Period Start Date To Period end date
06 04 2023 05 04 2024
Secton A Reference and administraton details
Chairty Name
Other names charity is known by
Registered charity number
Charity's principal address
ASD Helping Hands
1175729
Room 412-416,Breckland Business Centre
St Withburga Lane,Dereham,Norfolk
UK
Postcode NR19 1FD

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Trustee Name Ofce (if any) Dates acted if not for
wholeyear
Name of person (or body) enttled
to appoint trustee(if any)
AmyCulverhouse Chair
Adam Gaskin Secretary
Stephen Adcock Treasurer

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional Information)

Type of Advisor Name Address

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Name Positon
Julie Adcock CEO/Founder
Lee Gibbons Operatons Manager

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Section B Structure, Governance and Management

Description of Charity’s trusts

Type of governing Document Constitution adopted Nov 2017 (e.g. trust deed, constitution) How is the charity constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) (e.g. trust, association, company) Trustee selection method Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years by a resolution (e.g. appointed by, elected by) convened at a meeting of the Charities Trustees

Additional Governance issues (Optional Information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

All trustees are made aware of their role and responsibilities using training provided by NCVO and this needs to be completed within 3 months of appointment to their position or before the next scheduled trustee meeting, whichever is closest. All policies and procedures are readily available for each trustee member using our online portal via the charities website.

The Charity operates as an independent body from any statutory/governmental body or charity. We do however adopt the guidelines of recruitment, safeguarding and risk management from a variety of organisations.

Trustees meet at least 4 times a year one of which constitutes as the Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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Secton C
Objectves and Actvites
Secton C
Objectves and Actvites
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its governing
document
ASD Helping Hands objectves as set out in the governing
document are as below:

Support and assistance for those afected by an Autsm
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and co-morbid conditons

Promoton of equality and diversity

Provision of recreatonal groups and outngs

Cooperatng and supportng other organisatons in the
work where their objectves fall in line with our own.
It is our mission to support all those afected by an Autsm
Spectrum conditon whether they are diagnosed, undiagnosed
or a family member or professional working with someone on
the Autsm Spectrum

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

Year round and
ongoing work
Autsm Informaton and Advice service
Our Autsm informaton and advice service contnued to receive referrals
are we are now ofering both appointment-based contact and email-
based contact dependant on the preference of the individual.
Main reason for referrals contnues to be challenging behaviour and
diagnosis. In the period of this report, we received 276 referrals into this
service.
The Autsm Informaton and Advice service is a free service provided
informaton and support on:

SEN Support and Educational, Health, and Care Plans

The Autism diagnosis pathway for both Adults and Children
in Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, and Waveney

The Welfare system and guidance on how to complete and
apply for disability benefits, as well as information on
appealing decisions.

Challenging behaviours relating to an autism spectrum
disorder.

Short breaks applications and Young Carers Groups

Adult Social Care and Budgets

Suitable Training, Events, and social groups
Support and Social groups
We now have 4 support groups two young people groups, one adult
groupand one family group. All of these are verywell atended with our

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Young People groups now operating on a waiting list system. These groups were attending by over 250 people during this reporting period and many of them were repeat visitors.

Training and Events

We delivered the Understanding Autism course endorsed by the University of East Anglian and the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board to two organisations. Realise Futures to a total of 16 participants and the Hertfordshire NHS Trust, a total of 87 participants. We delivered our Just Diagnosed and Just Behaviour courses to a combined participation of 54 people ranging from both self-hosted courses and external courses. We have begun the set up of a dedicated E-Learning website for our training so that we can engage in a wider audience and have recruited a Videographer (Nimble.) to allow us to produce high quality training videos after agreement at a trustee meeting in early 2023.

Norfolk Autsm Partnership

The Norfolk Autism Partnership have now signed off on the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy 2024-2029 and partners have now begun to develop and deliver the actions outlined in this plan.

Norfolk Learning Disability Partnership

The Norfolk Learning Disability Partnership have signed off and agreed on the Norfolk Adults Learning Disability plan 2023-2028, and actions have begun to be delivered by external partners and statutory organisations. We are due to report to the Norfolk Learning Disability and Autism Programme Board early 2025.

Both Partnerships have seen an increase in self-advocate representation, and they now form the largest ration of partners that sit on these boards ensuring that the voice of people with a learning disability and Autistic people are at the heart of the conversations around plan to improve services for them within Norfolk. We have also increased the involvement fee (over inflation) we pay our self-advocates to better represent their valued input.

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

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Section D Achievements and Performance

Summary of the • main achievements of the charity during the year

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Section E Financial Review Brief statement of the We aim to have enough in reserves to last 3-6 months. charity’s policy on reserves Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

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Section F Other Optional Information Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees.

Signature(s)
Full Names
Positon
AMY CULVERHOUSE STEPHEN ADOCK
CHAIRPERSON TREASURER
Date 08/01/2025

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Charity registration number 1175729

ASD HELPING HANDS

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

ASD HELPING HANDS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Stephen Adcock
Mrs Amy Louise Culverhouse
Mr Adam Gaskin
Charity number 1175729
Principal address Room 219
Breckland Business Centre
St Withburga's Lane
Dereham
Norfolk
England
NR19 1FD
Independent examiner Sotos Christophi FCCA
Aston Shaw Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
The Union Building, 51-59 Rose Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
England
NR1 1BY

ASD HELPING HANDS

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1
Independent examiner's report 2
Statement of financial activities 3
Balance sheet 4
Notes to the financial statements 5 - 12

ASD HELPING HANDS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 The trustees present Iheir annual repcrt and finanrAal statements year ended 5 ￿11 2024 Th¢ financial stst¢m¢nls hav¢ b¢¢n pr¢pared in accordance kvith th2 ar￿UntIng poliGie5 xt out in note 1 to the finanG￿l 5talEments cotnpl¥ wilh ilie Ghsrily'ti wvvnir.9 doGutnenl. iFE Charitie5 Ad 2011 and-Ar£ounting and RepoTiing by Ch?rttse3. Sialement of Re¢￿)M￿￿ Pracbce app￿tab￿ lo Chan￿e5 tKep3ring their a￿O￿ntS in atcordance with the Finar.cial Rèwting Stsndard applicabye in Ihe UK and Rewblic of Ireland IFRS 1021" leffeclive l January 2019). The twstees have p8id due ￿gard lo guidance issueii by trie Chartty Comm￿lon in decKliThJ what acti¥rities the charity th0k1￿ L￿ttertake. Structure govemance and managemènl Governlng document The tharity is contmlled by its govoming dcxtmenL 3 deed of trust and c¢￿$til￿tes an unincorporated ¢harTty. The trustees who served durt*)g the year an# up to the date of ￿￿abJre of the fin￿ClaI statements were.. Mr Stephen Adcod( Mrs Amy Louise CU￿rhoUse MrAd2m Gaskin The Iru51ees' repor.Tr was appTo¥e¢ by the 8o6rd (l Tru5Eees. Mr Stephen Adcock Twstee Date".

ASD HELPING HANDS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASD HELPING HANDS I report to the trustees on my examination ol the financial statements of ASD Hdping Hands lthe charity) for the year ended 5 April 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees ol the chanty you are responsible lor the preparab'on ol the finanrial statements in accordance with the requirement5 of the charib.es Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act). I report in respect ol my examination ol the charity's fina[￿la1 staternents (xrried out under section 145 Of the 2011 Act. In carying out my examination I have followed all the appli(xble Directions given by thè Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Acl. Independent examiner's statement Your attention Is drawn lo the lacl thal the charity has prepared financial staternents in a(xordancÈ with Accounting and Repc>rting by Charities preparing their accounts tn accordance with the Financial Reportir¥J Standard applicable in the UK and Republic tsf Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the AccounbThJ and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement of Recommended Practice issued on l April 2005 which is referred lo in ihe extant regulations but has now be6n wilhdrawn. l understand that this has been done in order lor finanual statements io provide a true and fair view in accordan with Generalty Accepted Accounting Practi￿ effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confirrn that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material ￿speCt.. accounting records were not kept in respect ol the charity as requi￿ by secbon 130 of the 2011 Act.. or the financial statements do not accord those records.. or the finanaal statements do nol cOm￿Y the applicable requirernents conceming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirèment that the accounts give a true and fair wew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters tn connection wth the examination lo which attention shauld be drawn in this report in or¢Jer to enable a proper understsnding of the financial sialemenis to be leached. Sotos Christophi FCCA Aston Shaw Limited Chartered Certffied Accountants The Union Building, 51-59 Rose Lane Norwch Ncrfolk NR1 18Y England Dated.. 7/0i/oois

ASD HELPING HANDS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
109,632
2,000
Charitable activities
4
1,049
-
Other income
5
16,253
-
Total income
126,934
2,000
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
6,223
3,304
Charitable activities
7
109,657
2,000
Total expenditure
115,880
5,304
Net income/(expenditure)
11,054
(3,304)
Transfers between
funds
10,266
(10,266)
Net movement in
funds
21,320
(13,570)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 6 April 2023
17,252
13,570
Fund balances at 5 April 2024
38,572
-
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
111,632
99,932
13,570
1,049
630
-
16,253
-
-
128,934
100,562
13,570
9,527
13,018
-
111,657
75,301
-
121,184
88,319
-
7,750
12,243
13,570
-
-
-
7,750
12,243
13,570
30,822
5,009
-
38,572
17,252
13,570
Total
2023
£
113,502
630
-
114,132
13,018
75,301
88,319
25,813
-
25,813
5,009
30,822

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

ASD HELPING HANDS BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 5 APRIL 2024 2024 2023 Notts Flxed assets Tangl￿e assets 11 630 Current assets Debtor3 Cash ai bank and n hand 12 4.￿5 2.709 31.236 42.636 33.945 Creditors: amounts fxllhg duè wtthln one year 13 14.6941 13,1231 Net current assets 37.942 30.822 Tota as5e15 less CUFTent Ilabllltiès 38.572 30.822 Net 8S5ets excludlng penslon Ilablllty 38.572 30.822 The lunds ol the ¢harity Restricied Income ￿'ThIs Unrestricted fund5 15 13.570 17,252 38.572 38.572 30.822 -3/1 /a5 The financial st3ternents were approv•d by lh• Injsteos on......................... Mr Slephen Adcock Trus188

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

ASD Helping Hands is an unincorporated charity.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 25% Cost Computers 25% Cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Gifts
2,086
-
Donations
9,247
-
Grants
98,299
2,000
Subscriptions
-
-
109,632
2,000
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
2,086
7,357
-
9,247
395
-
100,299
88,104
13,570
-
4,076
-
111,632
99,932
13,570
Total
2023
£
7,357
395
101,674
4,076
113,502

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Fundraising Events 1,049 630

5 Other income

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Other income 3,940 -
Michael Molden Care Fees 12,313 -
16,253 -

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fundraising and publicity
Events 6,223 3,304 9,527 13,018 - 13,018

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Rent
Trustee expenses
Insurance
Motor and travel
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Staff training and welfare
Sundries
Computer expenses
Accountancy
Bank charges
Legal and professional fees
Rates, light and heating
Michael Molden expenses
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
2024
£
74,456
100
16,059
3,296
766
4,713
2,183
1,148
1,204
131
4,471
1,713
67
642
678
30
111,657
109,657
2,000
111,657
2023
£
42,428
-
15,143
4,521
1,010
3,353
1,801
1,623
487
395
3,866
549
125
-
-
-
75,301
75,301
-
75,301

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
3 1
Employment costs 2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 72,419 40,111
Other pension costs 2,037 2,317
74,456 42,428

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

11 Tangible fixed assets

11
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
£
£
Cost
Additions
415
315
At 5 April 2024
415
315
Depreciation and impairment
Depreciation charged in the year
39
61
At 5 April 2024
39
61
Carrying amount
At 5 April 2024
376
254
12
Debtors
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
Trade debtors
4,645
Total
£
730
730
100
100
630
2023
£
2,709

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
14
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
2024
£
3,557
1,137
4,694
2024
£
2,037
2023
£
2,616
507
3,123
2023
£
2,317

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

15 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At
People's Health Trust
Norfolk Community Foundation - Therapy and Counselling
National Lottery - Norfolk Lakes Residential Trip
Norfolk Community Foundation - Warmer Places Grant
Previous year:
At
People's Health Trust
Norfolk Community Foundation - Therapy and Counselling
National Lottery - Norfolk Lakes Residential Trip
6 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At
£
£
£
£
2,220
-
-
(2,220)
4,804
-
(3,304)
(1,500)
6,546
-
-
(6,546)
-
2,000
(2,000)
-
13,570
2,000
(5,304)
(10,266)
6 April
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At
£
£
£
£
-
2,220
-
-
-
4,804
-
-
-
6,546
-
-
-
13,570
-
-
5 April
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
5 April
2023
£
2,220
4,804
6,546
13,570

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 6 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 5 April
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 17,252 126,934 (115,880) 10,266 38,572
Previous year: At 6 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 5 April
2022 resources expended 2023
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 5,009 100,562 (88,319) - 17,252
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 5 April 2024:
Tangible assets 630 - 630
Current assets/(liabilities) 37,942 - 37,942
38,572 - 38,572
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
At 5 April 2023:
Current assets/(liabilities) 17,252 13,570 30,822
17,252 13,570 30,822

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

18 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).

Charity registration number 1175729

ASD HELPING HANDS

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

ASD HELPING HANDS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr Stephen Adcock
Mrs Amy Louise Culverhouse
Mr Adam Gaskin
Charity number 1175729
Principal address Room 219
Breckland Business Centre
St Withburga's Lane
Dereham
Norfolk
England
NR19 1FD
Independent examiner Sotos Christophi FCCA
Aston Shaw Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
The Union Building, 51-59 Rose Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
England
NR1 1BY

ASD HELPING HANDS

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1
Independent examiner's report 2
Statement of financial activities 3
Balance sheet 4
Notes to the financial statements 5 - 12

ASD HELPING HANDS TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 The trustees present Iheir annual repcrt and finanrAal statements year ended 5 ￿11 2024 Th¢ financial stst¢m¢nls hav¢ b¢¢n pr¢pared in accordance kvith th2 ar￿UntIng poliGie5 xt out in note 1 to the finanG￿l 5talEments cotnpl¥ wilh ilie Ghsrily'ti wvvnir.9 doGutnenl. iFE Charitie5 Ad 2011 and-Ar£ounting and RepoTiing by Ch?rttse3. Sialement of Re¢￿)M￿￿ Pracbce app￿tab￿ lo Chan￿e5 tKep3ring their a￿O￿ntS in atcordance with the Finar.cial Rèwting Stsndard applicabye in Ihe UK and Rewblic of Ireland IFRS 1021" leffeclive l January 2019). The twstees have p8id due ￿gard lo guidance issueii by trie Chartty Comm￿lon in decKliThJ what acti¥rities the charity th0k1￿ L￿ttertake. Structure govemance and managemènl Governlng document The tharity is contmlled by its govoming dcxtmenL 3 deed of trust and c¢￿$til￿tes an unincorporated ¢harTty. The trustees who served durt*)g the year an# up to the date of ￿￿abJre of the fin￿ClaI statements were.. Mr Stephen Adcod( Mrs Amy Louise CU￿rhoUse MrAd2m Gaskin The Iru51ees' repor.Tr was appTo¥e¢ by the 8o6rd (l Tru5Eees. Mr Stephen Adcock Twstee Date".

ASD HELPING HANDS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASD HELPING HANDS I report to the trustees on my examination ol the financial statements of ASD Hdping Hands lthe charity) for the year ended 5 April 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees ol the chanty you are responsible lor the preparab'on ol the finanrial statements in accordance with the requirement5 of the charib.es Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Act). I report in respect ol my examination ol the charity's fina[￿la1 staternents (xrried out under section 145 Of the 2011 Act. In carying out my examination I have followed all the appli(xble Directions given by thè Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Acl. Independent examiner's statement Your attention Is drawn lo the lacl thal the charity has prepared financial staternents in a(xordancÈ with Accounting and Repc>rting by Charities preparing their accounts tn accordance with the Financial Reportir¥J Standard applicable in the UK and Republic tsf Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo the AccounbThJ and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement of Recommended Practice issued on l April 2005 which is referred lo in ihe extant regulations but has now be6n wilhdrawn. l understand that this has been done in order lor finanual statements io provide a true and fair view in accordan with Generalty Accepted Accounting Practi￿ effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confirrn that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material ￿speCt.. accounting records were not kept in respect ol the charity as requi￿ by secbon 130 of the 2011 Act.. or the financial statements do not accord those records.. or the finanaal statements do nol cOm￿Y the applicable requirernents conceming the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirèment that the accounts give a true and fair wew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters tn connection wth the examination lo which attention shauld be drawn in this report in or¢Jer to enable a proper understsnding of the financial sialemenis to be leached. Sotos Christophi FCCA Aston Shaw Limited Chartered Certffied Accountants The Union Building, 51-59 Rose Lane Norwch Ncrfolk NR1 18Y England Dated.. 7/0i/oois

ASD HELPING HANDS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
109,632
2,000
Charitable activities
4
1,049
-
Other income
5
16,253
-
Total income
126,934
2,000
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
6,223
3,304
Charitable activities
7
109,657
2,000
Total expenditure
115,880
5,304
Net income/(expenditure)
11,054
(3,304)
Transfers between
funds
10,266
(10,266)
Net movement in
funds
21,320
(13,570)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 6 April 2023
17,252
13,570
Fund balances at 5 April 2024
38,572
-
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
111,632
99,932
13,570
1,049
630
-
16,253
-
-
128,934
100,562
13,570
9,527
13,018
-
111,657
75,301
-
121,184
88,319
-
7,750
12,243
13,570
-
-
-
7,750
12,243
13,570
30,822
5,009
-
38,572
17,252
13,570
Total
2023
£
113,502
630
-
114,132
13,018
75,301
88,319
25,813
-
25,813
5,009
30,822

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

ASD HELPING HANDS BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 5 APRIL 2024 2024 2023 Notts Flxed assets Tangl￿e assets 11 630 Current assets Debtor3 Cash ai bank and n hand 12 4.￿5 2.709 31.236 42.636 33.945 Creditors: amounts fxllhg duè wtthln one year 13 14.6941 13,1231 Net current assets 37.942 30.822 Tota as5e15 less CUFTent Ilabllltiès 38.572 30.822 Net 8S5ets excludlng penslon Ilablllty 38.572 30.822 The lunds ol the ¢harity Restricied Income ￿'ThIs Unrestricted fund5 15 13.570 17,252 38.572 38.572 30.822 -3/1 /a5 The financial st3ternents were approv•d by lh• Injsteos on......................... Mr Slephen Adcock Trus188

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

ASD Helping Hands is an unincorporated charity.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 25% Cost Computers 25% Cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.9 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.10 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
Gifts
2,086
-
Donations
9,247
-
Grants
98,299
2,000
Subscriptions
-
-
109,632
2,000
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
2,086
7,357
-
9,247
395
-
100,299
88,104
13,570
-
4,076
-
111,632
99,932
13,570
Total
2023
£
7,357
395
101,674
4,076
113,502

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Fundraising Events 1,049 630

5 Other income

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Other income 3,940 -
Michael Molden Care Fees 12,313 -
16,253 -

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fundraising and publicity
Events 6,223 3,304 9,527 13,018 - 13,018

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Rent
Trustee expenses
Insurance
Motor and travel
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Staff training and welfare
Sundries
Computer expenses
Accountancy
Bank charges
Legal and professional fees
Rates, light and heating
Michael Molden expenses
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
2024
£
74,456
100
16,059
3,296
766
4,713
2,183
1,148
1,204
131
4,471
1,713
67
642
678
30
111,657
109,657
2,000
111,657
2023
£
42,428
-
15,143
4,521
1,010
3,353
1,801
1,623
487
395
3,866
549
125
-
-
-
75,301
75,301
-
75,301

8 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2024 2023
Number Number
3 1
Employment costs 2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 72,419 40,111
Other pension costs 2,037 2,317
74,456 42,428

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

10 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

11 Tangible fixed assets

11
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
£
£
Cost
Additions
415
315
At 5 April 2024
415
315
Depreciation and impairment
Depreciation charged in the year
39
61
At 5 April 2024
39
61
Carrying amount
At 5 April 2024
376
254
12
Debtors
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
Trade debtors
4,645
Total
£
730
730
100
100
630
2023
£
2,709

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
14
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
2024
£
3,557
1,137
4,694
2024
£
2,037
2023
£
2,616
507
3,123
2023
£
2,317

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

15 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At
People's Health Trust
Norfolk Community Foundation - Therapy and Counselling
National Lottery - Norfolk Lakes Residential Trip
Norfolk Community Foundation - Warmer Places Grant
Previous year:
At
People's Health Trust
Norfolk Community Foundation - Therapy and Counselling
National Lottery - Norfolk Lakes Residential Trip
6 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At
£
£
£
£
2,220
-
-
(2,220)
4,804
-
(3,304)
(1,500)
6,546
-
-
(6,546)
-
2,000
(2,000)
-
13,570
2,000
(5,304)
(10,266)
6 April
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At
£
£
£
£
-
2,220
-
-
-
4,804
-
-
-
6,546
-
-
-
13,570
-
-
5 April
2024
£
-
-
-
-
-
5 April
2023
£
2,220
4,804
6,546
13,570

ASD HELPING HANDS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024

16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 6 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 5 April
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 17,252 126,934 (115,880) 10,266 38,572
Previous year: At 6 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 5 April
2022 resources expended 2023
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 5,009 100,562 (88,319) - 17,252
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 5 April 2024:
Tangible assets 630 - 630
Current assets/(liabilities) 37,942 - 37,942
38,572 - 38,572
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2023 2023 2023
£ £ £
At 5 April 2023:
Current assets/(liabilities) 17,252 13,570 30,822
17,252 13,570 30,822

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

18 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).