Oocusyjn Erwdf4)810'. 2029D1gA-C￿F4DAF.g28E.FS8CC07gs65o Charfty Régistrdtion No. 1183S76 Company Raglstrdtlon No. 08328194 (England and Walesl HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 DcLLtslgn ￿n￿lore ID". 2o2￿19A-C9DF4DAF-93BE-F58cc07Es61D HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr J A Friel (Chairl Ms N L Harvey Mr R O Mullings Mr S O'H8lloran Mr G J Reynold8 Mr N A Srnilh Ms J Bozlc Ms J Palmer Mrs S Savidge IAppointed 6 December 2023) Charfty numb8r 1183576 Company numb•r 08328194 Principal addregs Dudley Placè Off Pinknvell Lane Hayes Middlesex UB31PB Registered office Dudley Place Off Plnkwell Lang Nayes Middlesex UB3 1PB Ind•pendent •xamlner Mr F Harling Waid Wlliam8 LSmit8d Bay Lodge 36 Hareffi8ld Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 IPH Bankern Barclays Bank PLC Lelcester LE1 1WB Metro Bank PIC 50 High Street Uxbridge ue8 1UT Webslts vM.hacs.org.uk D￿Jj81gn Envelope ID.. 2O29D19A-CgDF4D￿.93BE-FSaCCo7E58lo HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examinerfs report statement of ffinanu81 adivi1Ses Balance sheet Statement of cash fiows Notes lo the finanaal Statements 10-22 Oocu8lgn Enve(ope ID., 2029D19A-CK)F40AF-938E-F58CC07E5e10 HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The Irus18es, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report and financial statements oflhe charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accx)unting polides sel out In note I lo the financial statements. Tho annual report complles with the ch8rfty's govemlng docjjmenl, the requiremènts of the Companies Act 2006 and the Trustees have adopted the prow5ions ol Accounting and Rèporting by Ch8rilles'. Staternenl of Recommendèd Practice applicable lo Charities preparing their flnanaal statements in ￿CordanCe with Ihe Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffectivo 1 J8nu8ry 20191 the Charity SORP IFRS 1021. objectl￿S and activltl•s Oblèctlves aNi Alms HACS 1$ a kjcal charity based In the London Borough of Hillingdon 3UPPOrting a5Jtlsllc chlldren. young people, adu115 and their familles. We are committed lo ralsing awareness, knowledg¥ and underslanding of autism, and our mission is to improve quality of life by Minim￿sIng disability and maximising ability. The overarching aim that underpins our charitable activities is lo increase underslandbng and aC￿ptsn￿ of a￿￿$m, building a more indusive loc81 commLtnily and enriching the lives of 8ulistic people and their farnilles. Statsmdnt of Publ1¢ B•nefit In planning our prow5ion of seryices provided lo our members and Ihe wder community, the Company Directors (herein Trustees) of HACS have given full consideration to the Charity Commission's guidance on Publlc Benefit as outlined within the Ch8rities Act 2011 (section 41 lo ensure that our actlvlliès continue lo fulfill our OblÈcts as outlined within the Hillingdon Autistic Carè and Support Limited IHACS) Artides of AssocialSon dated 9th April 2019 Iregislered by Comp8niès House 17105120191. The Charity has Complied wSth the legal requirernents of the Charities Ad and In accordan¢% with CharSllès IAccounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 we hava complied with that duty. How OurA¢tlvltles ￿1￿¥81 Public Ben•fft The acti￿)tIeS of tho charlty delni8r public benefit in seveTal ways.. 1. Increasing 8wareness, understandlng 8nd aC￿ptance of aulisrn In our local community 2. Providing advice, guidance and direct support se￿iC£S lo autistic people and thetr parents, carers 8nd farnity member3 3. A¢fvocaling for aulislic people and thelr familles so thal their vol¢e Is heard and infornis the ￿nriCeS they recéive locally 4. Redu¢ing isolallon and enabllng social indusion Ihrough ewnts and 8¢tivities that offer opportunit6es for buildlng friendships 8nd new connections 5. Faalitating peer support actiwtles 80 Ihal autistic people and parenlslcarers can benetft from shared experience and positive role models Through delivery of these cwryal support services, we make a significant and positive imp8Ct on the Ilve8 of aulislic people 80 Ih¢y rnay discover their true potenllal and lead puwoseful, fuffilllng lives. All of our semces are based on principles of earfy intervention and prevention. whll8t fostedng a slrengths-based approach lo support 50 Ihat aullsli¢ people and Iheif famllles are ernpowered to nawigalo challenges confidently. build resillen￿ and a¢hieve their personal goals. Doc￿19￿ Ertvelope10.. 2￿9Dl9￿9OF4DAF.￿3BE-F5aCc07E56lD HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Our organis81ion has a strong reputation locally and we are well.conneded in the heart of our local community, provlding servl¢¢s that support not only autistic people and their familie8, but also encourage the wider public to understand. ac¢Èpt and support 3Utislic people. We conlribul¢ to a more vibrant community life in Hilllngdon through our strong ¢ommL*nity presence, in both direct seNce delivery and also fundraising avents. We 8Nable communlty integfallon of aulislic p￿pIe and those with learning disabilities, so that they can go beyond lust physically living in the community bul develop a sense of belonging to communty life and tske their place as respected and valued members of their community. WÈ do this in rnany ways, not only Ihrough adively forging pathways lo inclusive education. employment and independent living, bul through ¥ctive partlcip8tion and presentation al our fundraising events, SUPPOrting them lo make a contribution to the charrty and tske on valued roles in the organisalion. Our accesslble, open-dotsr culture means that we act as a ffirst port of call to people in crisis and are trusted by local residents to promde 8 safe. farni1I8r space lo receive practlcal support. Our sln>ng local networks and partnerships enable us lo qul¢kly Ilnk famlllesfindividuals lo other local semces when necessary. Our dlslinclive offer of person-centred. indus1￿ support embedded in our local communty enables us lo build relationshlps with the people we 5UPPOrt for longef. Most people thal we support have complex needs, meaning they are the furthest away from indusion in malnstream seNices or the labour market. Our supportlve relallonshipB WIIM Ihe people we support enable us lo Iravol the distan¢9' ￿th our dlenls. celebratlng the smallest of achievements ah)ng the way. We have an ex￿lIent understanding of local issues, bolh existing and emerging that impact our community. HACS active￿ contribution to service design for autisll¢ people and those with leaming disabilities in Hillingdon, Ihrtsugh a variety of local partnerships such as the Autism Partnership Board. Carerfs Strategy Group and Supportod Employrnenl forum. We jointly faalitale the Hillingdon Expert RefeTen¢8 Group IERG} for Autism wth another local partner, Cèntre for ADHD and Autism Support ICAASI which provides a forum ft>r autistic adults to meet monthly to dlscuss local toplcs of Interest and progress agalnst local priorfliÈs for aut18tic people. Slaff and Volunteer¥ Durlng this financLAI period, our Charitable activities wero carried out by a team of 14 dedlcaled gmployees, supported by a team of over 25 sessional workers who support the delwery of our various projects. F¢llowing the award of several adu5t-focused grants this year, we were fartunale lo be able to recruit a new Health and Wellbeing Coordinator who will work within our Adutt Services team. We extend our he8rifèlt thanks lo our dedicated team of stsff whose passion and unwaverlng cornrniiment is the driving force behind our success. Our team of dedicated volunteers are crud81 to the su818inabillty and success of our oryanizalion and we would like to extend our sincere thanks lo all the volunteers who givé sornelhing back lo our l¢¢al community by giwng up their Ilme lo support our work. Volunteers fulfil several different roles across the Charity, from assisting in delivery of group actimties, fundralsing event assistants and ambassadorial rolès to raise awareness of our work in the local r￿MmunIty. Aehl•vements and perfomiance Charltable Activities, Aehievements & Perfonnane• As we refflect on a year marked by economic tufbulence lor the country, with infialion and th8 cosl-of-llving cris18 impacting households and cornmunities. we are proud lo hav& dernonslr*8d adaplabllity 8nd resillen¢8 whilst respondlng lo an increased demand for our seThi￿S. 2023r2024 al a glance.. We responded lo 380 new enqulrles (who ha￿ not previously accessed our service) for Information, adwcE and guidance, of whtch 271 were parenlslcarers seeking Farnity Support. An addillonal 573 parenlslcarers previou5ty known lo the service before this year also accessed advice, guidanc8 or support from the Farnily Support Team. Support for those who contacted us may have ranged from short-term engagement, su¢h as a telephone helpline c811, to more Intensive users who have received a high degree of 1-2-1 support for longer-lerm issues suth as school placoment breakdown Launch of a brand-new Supported Intemship programme al Tha Hlllingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Orchard Hill College, doubling our capaaty from 12 10 24 places per ye81. Docuslgn Envelope ID.. 2029t119kCgDF40AF-938E-F58CC07É5610 HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT IINCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 We delivered 34 Workshops for a range of groups including parentlc8rÉrs, professionals and autistic adults. We covered a range of topic8 including Undef51anding Autism, Sensory Differences, Promolbng Posiilve 8ehaviour and Anxiety. London Borough of Hillingdon awarded Holiday Aclivilies and Food IHAF) funding &nabling us lo offer 124 fully funded places wlh a free hot meal during the Easter and Summer holidays We trained staff lo dellver the award-winning. accredited CBT-based pmgramme 'LwiThJ LSfè to the Full" a six-week course lo help peO￿e tackle depression, low mood and stress or anxiety al every stsge in life. This course will be deliv&red in 202412025 as part of our Haallh and ￿lIbtsing offer for aulisli¢ adults. 50 young people and adults ac￿$sed our Ski113 and Employment SeNice through our ste￿up programme and DFN Proj8Ct SEARCH Inlemships 18 adu115 received 1..1 in-wofk support through the DWP Access to Work 8chemo of whlch 10 were graduates fram L)UT Supported Intemship programme. We received funding from London Youth to run a Surnrner holiday employability programme for 15 young peoplè. The team of young people produced a 6-epi$¢xl6 podcast lo in¢r&3se under5tsnding and acceptance of neurodlversity. Episodes featured inteMew5 Wlth guest speakers, including Anne Hegaty from The Chase., Ruby Woods laka Rubyofrnyeyel an aulisllc blogger, an autl8li¢ author Sarah 0'8rian and The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundalion Trust's Learning Disability Nurse, Sarah Burton. 20 young people acc8ssed our Adutt SoeAal actiwlies. 90°A of attendees 'strongty' or 'very strong agreed that they feh happier after attending the HACS sodals Flnonclal review During this financial year, we Wef8 gralefijl to receive funding from a range of10¢81 atvj national grantmakers, generating a 10181 of £99.437 in restrided funding. Whilst we have noli¢&d a slight dedinè in funds raised through personal donallons and fundraising ev#nts, reffeclive of Ihe challenging economic cllrnale. we responded lo other growth opwrtunSties in delivery of our core 8enAce8. Expansion of our Skills and Employment provision gen8rated an additional £140,000 in ¢omparison with 2023, almost doubling the income over a ttvelverymonlh pefiod. We were fortunatè to re￿1ve funding from London Borough of Ealing to extend our Adult Support services to their area, dev6loping community-based actiffilles, induding pre-èmploymenl support and peer- support for women. We a180 r¢ceived fvnding from Rethink on behalf of North West London Integraled Care Board, lo develop wellbeing provision in Hillingdon and Ealing, with a specific focus on LGBTQIA+ provision which would be open to residents across North West London. Thesa funding opportunities have enabled the charity to expand fts reach from serving just one boro*Jgh to now supporting eight boroughs awss North Wesl London, significantly broadening its imp8Ct and outrea¢h. The charity's finanaal posi1Son for the year shows £1,257 deffic￿ in income and 8xpenditure. The defiot is not Indicalive of an operational shortfall, but rather reflects the delibeiale use of reserves to support cDnlinuty and development of our services and achievement of our charitable objèctives. The Boaid of Trustees are confident that the charity remains financially resilient and maintains a healthy level of designated rgs¢rves to Tespond lo any unexpected expenditure or manage any iemporary Shortfalls in donations. grants. or other income sources, without ¢ompromising our Charitable adivities or Opera￿On$. As we look ahead to 202412025. we anlicApal8 further pressures on external lunding sources In the cA)ntext of new local aulhorty commissioning for voluntsry sector service5 and focus on system-level integration of heatth and care servtces across North West London. The shift in funding approaches brings the risk ol increased enmpetition for Ilmrted funds and more cornplex and compelitive bidding proce588s. We are committed to adapling and evolving to the changing landscape, which will requlre greater collaboration with local p8rtnÈrs, innovation and creativity. whilst ensuring the voice of tha people we support is heard by funders and contlnuès lo form th6 delivery of local services. Doujolgn Envelcpe ID.. 2029DfjgA-C90F4DAF-93BE-F58CC07ES81D HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Resor¥es Pollcy The Charity Commission requires that the Iru51ees develop and periodically revlew a policy on the financial reseNes of the Charty in line with thè Charity Commission guideline8. This is lo ensure the funds held by the Charity are in line with current need8, bearing in mind any risks, which may be identified. It also aims lo ensure that the 8xcess fvnds are not being accumulated over and above the needs of the Charity. Taking current iisks and finanty31 commilmenls into account. the Trustees of Hilllngdon Autistic Care and Support h8ve adopted the followong w)licy.' At th& year end the Charity holds lolal funds of £593,392 12023.. £594,649). comprfsing £205.029 general unrestricted funds12023.' £221,789) £367,897 designatèd funds12023.' £355,377> and £20,466 restricted funds 12023.. £17.483). Unrestricted resems are required lo.. Provlde a cash flow In the event of late payments of gr8nls or external funding., . Allow for unplanned expenditure.. Provide up lo six months salary ctssts for paid staff and provide for legal costs in the event of the charity being subject to legal action, in particular adslng from employment matters., and Meet current liabilities in Tespeet of creditors to the charity. The trustees belleve that a minimum of four months running c03ts wotjkl be prudent lo cover ihese eventualities. This will be reviewed every years. Restrictod R8serves The Trustees of Hillingdon Autisllc Care and Support Limited aim to ¢nsure that reslrkted fijnds ara used for the purposes forwhich thèy have been donated or provSded by grant. ere b8lan¢es appear in ￿tricted funds this is due lo either an underspend or receipt of payments in advance. All such funds must be used for the purpose of the particular reslri¢tèd fund and Cannot be considered lo be part of tho general reserve. In the event of dosure of the Ofganisallon because of thé loss of cola funding. all restricted funds remalning when cost of dosure have boen mel w￿11 be returned lo the fvnder. Bankers The d)arity uses Bafclays for day-Io-d¥y banking. The charity also hokls sawngs wf(h Metro Bank In order to maximise prola¢tion of funds under the FSCS compensatlon scheme. Structure, governanc8 and manag•m8nt Goveming Document Hillingdot) Aulisllc Care & Support Llmited {HACSI (Company Numb&r 08328194) is a charitable company limited by guarantee whl¢h was incorporated by an original governing document dated 12th De￿mber 2012 as amended by Certificate of Incorporalbon on change of name daled 5th January 2015,. as 8mended by special resolubon régistered at Companies House on 03 October 2017., as amended by speaal resolution registered at Companies House on 20th March 2019., as amended by special resolution dated 9th Aprll 2019-, registered by Companies H