Triple A Project (All About Autism) 1177317 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period 01/01/2024 To 31/12/2024 from
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Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Endowment
Restricted funds Total funds Last year
funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
Donations 60 - - 60 225
Grants 50,000 109,324 - 159,324 179,823
Income from ASC & Health contracts 59,618 - - 59,618 -
Training sales 2,550 - - 2,550 5,094
Bank Interest - - - - -
Income from self funded clients 3,124 - - 3,124 -
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Sub total (Gross income for AR) 115,352 109,324 - 224,676 185,142
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 115,352 109,324 - 224,676 185,142
A3 Payments
Staff Costs 92,246 102,385 - 194,631 183,252
Rent and Rates 3,825 2,175 - 6,000 5,330
Heat, Light and Electricity - - - - -
Insurance 899 511 - 1,410 1,248
Telephone and Internet 1,464 831 - 2,295 6,323
Print, Stationery, Admin and Equipment 9,353 5,313 - 14,666 9,539
Services, training & consultation 10,252 5,828 - 16,080 -
Charitable Activities 655 14,221 - 14,876 1,488
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Sub total 118,694 131,264 - 249,958 207,180
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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Sub total - - - - -
Total payments 118,694 131,264 - 249,958 207,180
Net of receipts/(payments) - 3,342 - 21,940 - - 25,282 - 22,038
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 39,550 85,414 - 124,964 147,002
Cash funds this year end 36,208 63,474 - 99,682 124,964
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Details Bank Account |
Unrestricted funds to nearest £ 36,208 - - 36,208 OK Unrestricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates |
Restricted funds to nearest £ 63,474 - - 63,474 OK Restricted funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Amount due (optional) - - - - - |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) |
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Print Name Sheila Gregory |
Date of approval 28/10/2025 |
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| Trustees' Annual Report | for theperiod | ||||||
| From | Period start date | To | Period end date | ||||
| 01 | January | 2024 | 31 | December | 2024 |
Section A Reference and administration details
| Charity name Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) Charity's principal address |
Triple A Project (All About Autism) |
Triple A Project (All About Autism) |
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Triple A |
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| 1177317 | ||
The Resource Centre |
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| Sandgate | ||
| Penrith | ||
| Postcode | CA11 7TP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Sheila Gregory | Chair | |||
| Kenneth Ford- Powell |
Treasurer (Outgoing) | 1stJan – 31stDecember | ||
| Andrew Asquith- Vallance |
Secretary | |||
| Stephen Edward Prior |
Trustee | |||
| Louise Galloway | Trustee (incoming treasurer) |
From 31stDecember | ||
| Sarah Burrows | Trustee | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Constitution Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Charity Incorporated Organisation How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Appointed by Trustees Trustee selection methods
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(eg. trust, association, company)
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(eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document 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) |
The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit amongst autistic individuals who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of being autistic by: 1. Raising public awareness of the issues affecting autistic individuals and their families, both generally and in relation to their social exclusion; 2. Provide education opportunities and information to support and enable autistic people and their families to maximise their educational, social, and economic opportunities; 3. Providing social and recreational facilities and opportunities for autistic people; 4. Provide workshops, forums, mentoring and general support for autistic and non-autistic people. |
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| A summary of the main activities undertaken by the charity to carry out its charitable purposes for the public benefit include: informing public about autism by training, social media, speaking at public events, speaking at statutory meetings establishing volunteering and personal development opportunities for autistic adults through training, design and delivery of Discovery Your Autism programme and other programs, facilitation of social groups, focus groups and involvement in lived experience centred research developing peer-mentoring for autistic people through Navigator Programme to offer intense and bespoke support for autistic people; Providing social and recreational opportunities for autistic people through social and shared interest groups. Delivery of employment related support and personal development opportunities through the inclusion programme and pilot Employability Confidence workshops. |
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year |
Over the past year Triple A Project has worked hard to provide and enhance our services to the autistic community in Cumbria. We are pleased to be able to support around 220 autistic people across our Navigator peer-mentoring Programme, social and shared interest groups , post diagnosis Discover Your Autism courses, and Inclusion@work programme. Some members access just one of our services, whilst others are involved in multiple Triple A activities. The NHS funded Post Diagnosis courses and peer support saw its fourth year of delivery, with available course spaces for newly diagnosed autistic adults increasing from 72 annually to 96 during 2024. We offer both in person and online sessions. We are delighted to continue providing this programme and are interested to note that 60% of newly diagnosed course attendees were female in 2024, which runs counter to historical comparative diagnosis rates between genders. We are also seeing an increase in non-cis-gendered members across our services. Our Navigator Programme continues to change lives with a pioneering approach that offers specialist, person-centred support to autistic people who may be feeling isolated, struggling with specific life-skills, have found themselves on the wrong side of the law or been the victim of crimes such as ‘cuckooing’ or mate crime. We have also been able to provide NHS funded urgent signposting and advocacy sessions to those who may be in crisis or at risk of crisis, to help those who have found difficulty connecting to appropriate services. Social groups: Our social groups have undergone a gentle rebrand and we are no longer using the name “Positive Pals”. Our groups seek to tackle social isolation and social exclusion by providing a safe and accepting space for autistic individuals to meet socially and feel comfortable “unmasking” and being their authentic selves. Most of our groups are facilitated by autistic peers and we continue to expand our range of shared interest groups, motivated by the success of the Dungeons and Dragons groups established by one of our Navigatees. The social groups vary in character depending on the needs and interests of the group, ranging from the purely social to something closer to a peer support group. Many positive friendships have been formed throughout Cumbria, improving wellbeing, building confidence and self-esteem. Our online women's group continues to be popular with the facilitator sending out excellent blog-like session round ups detailing the interesting and far-ranging topics of discussion. Our Discover Your Autism programme is funded in the North of Cumbria by the Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. This is a post diagnosis support programme that is facilitated by autistic members of the Triple A team. The programme consists of a series of six 2- hour psychoeducational workshop and discussion sessions, which are centred around lived experience. These programmes were written by autistic people, for autistic people about autism – to enable the newly diagnosed to learn, explore and understand their autism and how it impacts their lives and to identify and develop coping strategies which are tailored to their individual challenges and needs. Some course attendees go on to serve as co-facilitators on future courses and 2024 saw the co-facilitator role shift from a volunteer role to a |
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Section D Achievements and performance
casual paid opportunity. We also saw two former attendees move through co-facilitator roles into the role of lead facilitator for the first time in 2024, having gained experience in the role and proven themselves to be extremely gifted trainer facilitators. As well as support for individuals we provide Autism Awareness Training to groups and companies: The Triple A Team has delivered autism awareness training to a range of organisations recently, garnering some extremely positive feedback. Participant recommendations continue to generate new bookings and our new trainer/facilitators have helped keep up with this demand. Inclusion @Work- saw the completion of the final year of a threeyear Big Lottery award. Providing support for autistic people to gain employment. The programme project was created to support autistic individuals to identify, prepare for and apply for employment. Simultaneously we work with employers to provide the right environment to support their autistic staff. The project has shifted towards a 50/50 split between support for those seeking work and support and advocacy for those who are in work and struggling. We could not end our report without acknowledging the sad and untimely death of our much-loved CEO Marc Crank in October of 2024. Marc will be much missed by staff, trustees and service users alike and we continue to wish his family well. Former Operations Manager Susan Prior served as interim CEO for the remainder of 2024 and was confirmed in post as CEO at the AGM at the end of the year. The Board of Triple A recognises that the charity could not deliver the pioneering and life-changing services it offers without the support and encouragement of its funders and the dedication and hard work of Triple A’s staff and volunteers. Thanks to all.
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Section E Financial review
Trustees have set a target of three months of total operating costs, which Brief statement of the would currently equate to approximately £53k. After defining accurate charity’s policy on reserves relationships between restricted and unrestricted income and expenditure, the Trustees are content that we meet the target stated and are in a healthy financial position to take the charity forward.
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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 name(s) Sheila Gregory Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc) Date 28/10/2025
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of Triple A Project (All About Autism) On accounts for the year 31/12/2024 Charity no 1177317 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2024 .
Responsibilties and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not 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 to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. .
Signed: Date: 28/10/2025 Name: MARTIN BORRADAILE Relevant professional ACA, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: Dodd & Co Limited, FIFTEEN, Montgomery Way, Rosehill Industrial Estate CARLISLE, CA1 2RW
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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