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2025-08-31-accounts

MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST CIO

ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 - ST 31 AUGUST 2025

Registered Charity: 1202378

To equip children, empower parents, and educate society so that together we can build a more understanding world.

12 Our Plans

Contents

03 Chair’s Report

29 Administration Details

Chair’s Report

Welcome to Mustard Seed Autism Trust’s Annual Report for 2024/25. Over the past year, we’ve grown together—expanding our team and strengthening our support for families. While we continue to evolve, our mission remains at the heart of everything we do: to equip children, empower parents, and educate society about autism.

Caoimhe McManus Chair of Trustees

I want to begin by thanking our dedicated staff, trustees, volunteers, and supporters. Your efforts and commitment enable us to make a real difference for those who rely on us—especially during these challenging times for SEND funding and support. Over the past year we have celebrated some key achievements, including;

Despite a challenging economic climate, we ended the year in a stable financial position. The Board remains focused on driving strong governance and regulatory compliance through a structured programme of policy reviews and an annual strategy-focused review. This includes assessing strategic priorities and balancing operational demands to position the charity for long-term success.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to trustees Elaine Ninnes, Simon Martin, and Sam Gray, who retired from the Board over the past year. Their dedication and significant contributions have left a lasting impact on Mustard Seed Autism Trust, and we are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and passion they invested in our mission. As we look ahead to our strategic aims for the coming year, we will be recruiting new trustees to bring fresh perspectives, skills and diverse experiences to our Board.

A final sincere thank you to our donors, partners, and sponsors—your support makes everything we do possible. Together, we’re building a world that truly understands autism and creating lasting change for families in our community. Thank you for standing with us and being part of this journey.

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Service Delivery Manager’s Report

Jen Hill Service Delivery Manager

It’s been another busy, fun and successful year at Mustard Seed! It has been a pleasure to work with all the children and families, our amazing team, dedicated volunteers and supportive board of trustees.

We regularly review how we do things to best support the children we work with, whether this be content of the sessions or how we run them. Minor changes and a flexible approach have had positive results, proving that the plan, do, review approach is so vital to how we support families at Mustard Seed.

We had a fantastic year with our Siblings group, including a jolly Christmas party (with a surprise visit from Santa and gifts for all the children!), and an exciting snake and reptile encounter at our June Fun Morning.

In addition to our annual Safeguarding and Cyber Security training, the staff team updated their First Aid training this year, thanks to funding from Surrey County Council.

We have also been out and about in the community delivering training to various audiences.

We ended the year with a lovely family picnic at Frimhurst, complete with wonderful weather, ice lollies and a marvellous magic show performed by an alumnus Mustard Seeder. What more could you ask for!

At the start of the new academic year we were excited to welcome over 30 local schools to our Open Morning at Odiham Cottage Hospital, which allowed us to share more about our work, how we can support schools as well as families. We are hopeful this will be the start of future projects focusing on our mission to make the world a more understanding place for autistic children.

We also have a few more exciting ideas in the pipeline to support our families and wider community through the services we can offer.....watch this space!

Here’s to a happy and successful year ahead.

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Lead Occupational Therapist’s Report

I became the Lead Occupational Therapist at Mustard Seed in June 2025, having worked for the charity since January 2023 and provided contracted occupational therapy services since 2015. It has been wonderful to work with Mustard Seed as it has grown and I am delighted that Victoria Hookings, Occupational Therapist will be joining the team in autumn 2025.

George Iverson Lead Occupational Therapist

Victoria Hookings Occupational Therapist

We are looking forward to continuing to work with children referred to us, providing practical advice and guidance to their families and the school staff that support them. We are particularly excited to be building greater links with the schools in our area over the coming year whilst also keeping our focus on prioritising occupational therapy support to children and their families who have been unable to access OT services elsewhere.

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A Year in Numbers

Between September 2024 and August 2025 we supported a total of 148 families through -

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Occupational Families Chill Out Girl Power Friendship
Therapy First Zone 12 children Zone
49 children 41 children 15 children 7 children
Play Siblings Advice Line Empowering Coffee & Chat
Therapy Groups 25 parents Parents mornings
5 children 38 young Course 12 parents
people 16 parents
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We have 14 wonderful volunteers who have helped us deliver our courses and siblings group sessions, equating to £5,092 in support!

We use a 5 star rating system for parents to report on the impact of our service.

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Supporting Autistic Children’s Physical and Mental Wellbeing

We set targets for each child and reviewed these at the end of the sessions. We are very pleased to report that 91% of the children fully achieved their targets!

Feedback:

“We loved how Francis adapted the sessions for our child, got down on the floor and got involved at his level. He absolutely loved his sessions and still talks about some of the games and activities he played. She was brilliant at encouraging him to join in and visited him at school to offer advice and support to his teachers; something that I know many families are desperate for and not getting the chance to have through other channels. The help and advice was incredible. We especially loved her tips and tricks how to create the activities low cost at home.”

“Michelle was outstanding, the right balance of care and professionalism. X enjoyed every session, from the beginning every session was tailored to her specific needs. All of the techniques used were logical and easy to replicate at home and at school, I learnt so much watching Michelle work with X, it was invaluable.”

“The sessions felt so tailored to B's needs. The group of 3 was ideal and the leaders really focused on getting to know the children.”

“Maria and the team have been absolutely brilliant with my daughter! I really appreciate all they have taught her during the past few weeks and sessions before! She’s learnt skills at Mustard Seed that will carry on with her through her life! I would highly recommend this to other parents.”

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Supporting Parents/Carers

We have supported parents/carers through the following projects:

We have also piloted a new termly Coffee and Chat session for parents to receive additional support from our staff team and peers. The results were encouraging and we will continue to run these sessions in the year ahead.

Feedback:

“The advice on dealing with situations and finding tools has been invaluable.”

“Some of the regulating strategies have since been implemented and practiced at home and are now part of the daily routine.”

“Absolutely would recommend Mustard Seed. It has helped our daughter and our family unit so much and now we feel like we are ‘living’ life rather than just firefighting daily.”

“The parenting course has been excellent. Super grateful we found you and were able to get so much assistance from you.”

“The opportunity to talk with the other parents and with a member of staff was also extremely valuable. B and I both left feeling like we'd met other children, parents and professionals who really understood our life experiences.”

“Personally I felt seen and supported as a parent and I am so grateful for all of the help and for everything you do as a charity.”

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Supporting Siblings

We ran monthly Sibling Support sessions for primary children and young teens. The groups supported siblings’ well-being through:

A typical session involved a range of games, art and craft, cooking, relaxation activities, snack, and outdoor play.

In June we organised a special morning with a visit from the Reptile Man, hotdogs and ice cream!

Feedback:

“Over the moon that my son got a place at the sibling group this term. The most welcoming team, and always so much fun activities for them to take part in. But alongside that, always a listening ear, other children who just get it, and understanding of each other. It’s been a god send for us!”

“My son looks forward to the next sibling group the moment he leaves your premises. It's been helpful having for him seeing that there are other kids with siblings who have autism as he sees he is not alone. He loves the activities and has made amazing friends.”

“I cannot express how wonderful the experience has been for my son. These sessions have become a highlight in his life, offering a fantastic opportunity for him to connect with other kids who share a similar family dynamic.”

“The atmosphere is always welcoming, vibrant and filled with joy. The activities are not only engaging but also perfectly designed to foster a sense of camaraderie among the siblings.”

“The team at Mustard Seed is truly remarkable. Your dedication to creating a positive and uplifting space for these siblings is evident in every session. I appreciate the effort you put into ensuring that the children have a great time.”

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A Story of Change

Jack is an awesomely autistic 9 year old fan of Roblox and YouTube! He is brave, intelligent and creative.

Jack wanted to learn to ride his scooter, and be able to use cutlery. He was frustrated and anxious a lot of the time. At school he used a “I need a break” card, but had no other strategies when he was feeling overwhelmed . Making mistakes made him extremely anxious and he found it hard to forgive himself, sometimes leading to self-harm. He had very limited recognition of emotions - his own and others, and this often impacted friendships.

We made a plan of action and offered:

1. Occupational Therapy sessions to help:

4. Parent Support workshops.

Our Occupational Therapist worked with Jack and his parents, assessing his motor skills and breaking skills down into small achievable steps. A scooter was brought into the sessions and Jack practiced each step....he can now scoot short distances, use the brake and wear a helmet! Through therapeutic games and specialist equipment, Jack learned to use cutlery, building his self esteem and achieving an everyday life skill.

Jack participated in 1-1 and small group sessions to build his understanding of emotions and friendships with our Family Support Worker. His parents were also supported and taught new techniques to use at home. Jack is now able to identify and express different feelings and use a range of regulation activities to support his sensory and emotional well-being, which is helping to reduce his anxiety.

Parents feedback:

“The support received from Mustard Seed is proving to be invaluable with helping our son understand and learn to express his emotions and mental state. In the first 5 weeks we have seen real breakthroughs with his ability to communicate how he's feeling and then used the practical techniques to help regulate his physical symptoms. We really look forward to continue working with Mustard Seed in the future!”

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Name changed to protect anonymity.

The Mustard Seed Team

Staff

Our staff team is growing! In October 2024 Maria Butler-Gibson joined us as our second Family Support Worker. In summer 2025 Francis Bland became the manager of our costed service Branches, and George Iverson took over as our Lead Occupational Therapist.

In September 2025 the team will be joined by another Occupational Therapist - Victoria Hookings, taking us up to 8 employees (the full-time equivalent of 4 staff).

Volunteers

We have 4 trained Family Support Volunteers who helped us deliver our group work sessions with autistic children. Their support has enabled us to run more groups over the course of the year and we are very grateful for their support.

This year we have also had 10 fabulous volunteers helping us run our Sibling Support Groups. They gave up their Saturday mornings to provide a range of engaging activities and worked hard to give the children and young people a really special time. Their support is much appreciated.

Trustees

This year we said goodbye to 2 Trustees, Elaine Ninnes and Simon Martin, who have both served the charity for many years. We have really appreciated their time, expertise and commitment in helping us fulfil our vision. We currently have 5 Trustees and an IT Advisor - Liam Devlin. In addition to half termly governance meetings, the trustees support our Open Days, fundraising activities and represent the charity at networking events.

Plans for 2025 -2026

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SEPT
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Schools Open Morning - to showcase our service and explore new ways to support schools

New occupational therapist - Victoria Hookings joining the team

Hart District Chairman’s Charity of the Year

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OCT
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Funders and Supporters Open Afternoon to thank our supporters and share more about our work.

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DEC
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Siblings Groups Christmas Parties

SPRING 2026 Fashion Show Fundraiser -partnering with Odiham Cottage Hospital - 16th May Siblings Groups Fun Day - 13th June Mustard Seed Family Picnic -12th July

Open waiting list to new rereferrals Valentines Quiz - 13th February Fleet Half Marathon - 29th March Virtual London Marathon - 26th April

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SUMMER
2026
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Branches Occupational Therapy

Francis Bland Branches Manager

Overview

In 2024 we re-launched our charged for OT for Schools Service as “Branches Occupational Therapy (OT) Service” with it’s own logo and website pages. In summer 2025 our co-founder Francis Bland became the manager of Branches and George Iverson took over as Mustard Seed’s Lead Occupational Therapist.

Branches provides specialised support for neurodivergent children in learning, play, and self-care. Services are available to parents and schools, with all profits reinvested to support the charity. This year saw significant growth in income, service delivery, and reputation, positioning us strongly for continued expansion.

Key Achievements 2024–2025

We provided Occupational Therapy for over 100 children this year through Branches.

Type of contract % of total
Branches
income
Large school contracts 49%
Small school contracts 18%
Local authority/
EHCP contracts		 11.5%
Parent contracts 21.5%

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Donations

We were able to make a difference to 148 families this year because of the support of generous individuals and organisations, including:

TKMaxx and Homesense Foundation The Well of life Buryfields Infant School All Saints Junior School Rushmoor Rotary Club Rowledge Parish Council Surrey and Hants Morris Minor Members Club Elvetham Lodge Farnborough Quakers Cotton Twist

We are also very grateful for wonderful in-kind donations from:

Hoodie Hut - t-shirts for our volunteers

Brighter Living - sponsorship of event t-shirts Enterprise Aldershot - Christmas and Easter chocolates for the Siblings groups CMPP - Christmas gifts for the Siblings groups Cotton Twist - resources for sessions B&Q - plants for our outdoor area

Michael Harman - two signed pieces of his artwork for our auctions

We received raffle prize donations from: Air Hop Camberley, Bocketts Farm, Godstone Farm, High Score Arcade, Soho House, Birdie’s Coffee House and Bar, The Village Hotel

Plus a donation of a mobile phone and lots of Amazon Wish List items!

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Events and Activities

This year we organised two main fundraising events. For the third year running our Valentines Quiz was hosted at Fleet Town Football Club and raised a wonderful £1,606! Many thanks to Fleet Town for your generosity and continued support.

In July we partnered with Odiham Cottage Hospital Charity Shops to host a Fashion Show at Cross Barn in Odiham . It was a fantastic event, lots of fun, bargains and a bit of sparkle! Many grateful thanks to everyone at Odiham Cottage Hospital for your hard work, and to Elite Sports Marketing and the Bel and Dragon for sponsoring the event and making it a truly special evening. Together we raised £1,456.

Many individuals and organisations have also organised and participated in fundraising activities and events in aid of Mustard Seed. Big thanks to.........

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Corporate Partners

We have received wonderful support from many companies this year.

We are very grateful for our continued partnership with Elite Sports Marketing Ltd . As well as attending and supporting our events, they generously sponsored our Fashion Show, enabling us to host a really special evening.

Fleet Town FC have also continued to support us - providing the club house and bar for our Valentine’s Quiz and hosting a fantastic Schools Charity Football Match in aid of Mustard Seed. They also connected us up with Three Counties Roofing who dedicated their Christmas fundraiser to Mustard Seed.

Easy As HGV organised a brilliant in-house fundraising event in October, made monthly donations, AND a member of their team completed the Fleet Half Marathon to raise funds for us!

The Bel and Dragon in Odiham very generously supported our Fashion Show, providing the bar drinks, staff to run the bar, and free Prosecco for all our guests! In August they hosted a wonderful Summer Fundraiser, with live music, a delicious BBQ, and quiz.

Brighter Living not only sponsored our Twilight Challenge t-shirts but also brought a team to participate and raise funds for us! We were very honoured to be invited to their Awards Evening in March to celebrate their amazing work and staff.

Celsius Refrigeration Ltd very kindly sponsored the running vest for John Applebee, our Virtual London Marathon participant.

We were thrilled to be selected as one of Cotton Twist’s Charities of the Year. They have donated some fantastic resources for our work with children as well as making a financial gift.

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Grant Funders

Our largest stream of income came from grants. We are very grateful to the following funders for their support this year......

Hart District Council

Garfield Weston National Lottery Hart Rotary Club Farnham Institute

Sparks Fund Rushmoor Community Lottery Odiham Cottage Hospital Hampshire County Council Belgae Trust Santa Barbara Heights Charitable Trust Charlotte Bonham-Carter Charitable Trust

South East Water Community Chest City Fibre Community Fund Ratcliffe Trust

Woodsford Trust Rushmoor Rotary Club Michael Watson Charitable Trust Healthwatch Hampshire Miller Homes Sharps Pierrepont Trust RVS Legacy Fund Baily Thomas Charitable Fund South Western Railway Customer & Communities Improvement Fund

Douglas Arter Foundation St Elisabeth Foundation Tesco Stronger Starts Kelly Family Charitable Trust Surrey County Council Surrey Heath Ward Councillors Costco/United Way Church Crookham Parish Council Odiham Parish Council D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust

Governance and Management

Objects and Activities

Trustee Board

The Charity is governed by our board of (currently) 5 Trustees. The board meets every half term (a minimum of 6 times a year), and organises smaller working parties for specific tasks. All Trustees give their time voluntarily and are only reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity. There were no Trustee expenses this year.

Mustard Seed Autism Trust registered as a Charitable Trust in July 2012, and then transitioned to become a Charitable Incorporated Organistion in June 2024. There were no changes to our name, projects or referral criteria. The objectives of the charity are: “To promote and protect the physical and mental health of people with autism and related conditions and their families and carers through the provision of support, therapeutic intervention, education and practical advice in such ways as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.” The Trustees follow the guidance of the Charity Commission on public benefit.

Trustees are required to disclose any relevant interests and withdraw from decisions where a conflict of interest arises. New trustees can be nominated by a current member of the board and are appointed by a resolution of the Trustees at a board meeting where quorum is met. New Trustees are provided with training and information required to fulfil their role. This includes Charity Commission guidance, our governing document, all policies and procedures, business plans, financial reports and accounts. We seek to have a diverse board, including trustees with lived experience of autism.

Staff and Volunteers

At the end of August 2025 we had 7 members of staff employed by the charity:

Policies and Procedures

Mustard Seed has the following policies and procedures in place:

Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults, Financial Controls, Conflicts of Interest, GDPR, Cyber Security, Risk Assessment, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Lone-Working, Health & Safety, Social Media, Record Keeping, Critical Incident, Monitoring & Evaluation, Complaints, Discipline & Grievance, Whistle-blowing, Ethical Fundraising, Environmental, Online Safety, Gifts & Hospitality, Service User Involvement, Recruitment & Selection for Trustees, Staff and Volunteers,

We contracted additional therapists on a daily basis.

Our work with autistic children and siblings has been supported by 14 volunteers this year.

Safeguarding

The protection and safeguarding of children is of utmost importance to the charity, and all trustees, staff and volunteers are DBS and reference checked before joining the organisation. DBS checks are then carried out every three years and everyone in the charity attends annual safeguarding training. In June 2025 we delivered a Safeguarding workshop for all our staff, volunteers and trustees.

Staff Supervision & Continuing Professional Development

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Governance and Management

Community Relationships

Reserves Policy

Our families are signposted to us by Paediatric Consultants at Frimley Park Hospital, local schools, Children's Services, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), health professionals, social prescribers, and via word of mouth. We work alongside many other local charities and organisations supporting families in our community.

Our Reserves policy is included within the Financial Controls policy and states that: “The minimum level of reserves within the unrestricted fund will be the equivalent of six months operating costs, calculated and reviewed annually, or at such times where significant changes in regular expenditure occur.”

Statement of assets and liabilities at 31st August 2025:

Venue

Unrestricted funds - £115,925 Restricted funds - £38,134 Total funds - £154,059

We lease and have sole use of three therapy rooms, a reception area, and office space at Odiham Cottage Hospital. The hospital is owned by Odiham Cottage Hospital Combined Trusts, a registered charity whose objectives are to support local health services through funding and venue provision. Payments to Odiham Cottage Hospital between September 2024 and August 2025 totalled £15,000.

With 6 months reserves set at £102,520 this leaves £51,539 as free reserves.

The Trustees review the level of reserves annually and may choose to designate any free reserves to be set aside for an essential spend or specific future purpose. Our rationale is outlined in the Reserves policy:

“ Mustard Seed provides professional support, training, advice, therapy and resources to vulnerable children and their families. No other charity is providing this type of support to families in our local community. Given the high demand for our specialist service and the vulnerability of our clients, the charity has deemed it important to hold reserves sufficient for six months of operations. Instant termination of services would have a severe impact on these vulnerable families. The charity would need to plan and pace a rundown of services so that the closure would not adversely affect our community. We must also ensure we have sufficient funds to cover our liabilities to our staff.

Throughout the year we delivered workshops and training at Baker Hall, with hire costs of £342.50

We ran 10 Sibling Support sessions at Frimhurst Family House, and paid ATD Fourth World £270 in venue hire.

Financial Management

The financial management of the charity is overseen by the Treasurer who reports to the Trustee board on a monthly basis. The Treasurer is supported by our Office and Financial Administrator, Nicola Wilson. Our accountancy services are provided by Charity Assist. Our Financial Controls policy is reviewed annually or as required. This year it was reviewed and updated in March 2025. The charity prepares its accounts on a receipts and payments basis.

Being dependent on grants and donations means our monthly income can fluctuate, so our reserves ensure we can manage any short-term cash flow shortages.”

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Financial Report

Overview

Despite budgeting for a small deficit, our end of year position was actually a profit of £17,936 largely due to the expansion of our Branches Occupational Therapy Service, and the success of grant applications. This left us with a cash balance of £154,059 to carry forward into the next financial year.

Cash flow

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Income

The income received this year was £207,087 (up 36%) with the majority of our income coming from grants, followed by Branches, and then donations.

In previous years grants have made up an average of 50% of the income and that trend looks to continue for the time being. Voluntary contributions remain the same as 1% of the total income year on year.

We organised two fundraising events this year, which contributed to 2% of our income.

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Events
2%
Donations
19%
Grants
50%
Branches
26%
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Donations

Financial Report

We budgeted an income of £25,000 for one–off donations, and exceeded this, raising a total of £33,471 . We hadn’t specifically budgeted for In-Memory gifts, but did receive £305 through several donations. We are developing a longer-term strategy for Legacy and In-Memory giving and our future budgets will start to reflect this. Regular giving was lower than expected, however, 6 new supporters signed up over the course of the year.

Grants

We secured 35 grants, with a success rate of 42%. 58% of grants were from previous funders and 42% from new funders.

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local local Trusts and national
government funders Foundations funders
grants
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Expenditure

Our budgeted expenditure this year was £193,698 but our actual expenditure totalled £189,152. The majority of the expenses being staff costs. Venue hire has increased slightly this year, as we have hired Baker Hall for our larger events (Empowering Parents course, team training, and Schools Open Day). We also spent more than originally anticipated on staff training to ensure all our team were up to date with their First Aid qualifications. We needed to replace two staff laptops this year and secured grant funding to cover these costs. Our Fundraising budget was a little higher than anticipated (actual spend of £1,350), due to increased fundraising activity.

Our budget for 25/26:

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Admin & Governance
3%
Venue
9%
Staff
85%
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Budgeted income = £207,438 Budgeted expenditure = £205,039

Our Reserves Policy states we will hold 6 months of running costs, which now equates to £102,520

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended

1[st ] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025

Charity Assist Accountants Ltd

Certified Public Accountants and Charity Independent Examiners

Unit 27 Batley Enterprise Centre

513 Bradford Road Batley West Yorkshire

WF17 8LL

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended

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Contents Page Independent examiner’s report 4-5 Receipts and payments account 6-7

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended

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Basic information

Address

23 Ash Tree Close

Farnborough

GU14 0QP

Bank

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Farnborough GU14 6YA

Accountants

Charity Assist Accountants Ltd

Unit 27, Batley Enterprise Centre

Batley

West Yorkshire

WF17 8LL

Charity registration number

1202378

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended

1[st ] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

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Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
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Report to the trustees/ Mustard Seed Autism Trust
members of
On accounts for the year 31 [st] August 2025 Charity no 1202378
ended (if any)
Set out on pages 6 - 7
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I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31/08/2025.

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 carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended

1[st ] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended

1[st ] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025

1stSeptember 2024 to 31st August 2025 1stSeptember 2024 to 31st August 2025 1stSeptember 2024 to 31st August 2025 1stSeptember 2024 to 31st August 2025 1stSeptember 2024 to 31st August 2025
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST CIO
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS
FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01/09/2024 TO 31/08/2025
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS		 RESTRICTED
FUNDS		 TOTAL FUNDS LAST YEAR
TO THE NEAREST TO THE NEAREST TO THE NEAREST TO THE NEAREST
£ £ £ £
RECEIPTS
Donations 40,072 0
40,072
Legacies 305 0
305
Gift Aid 2,876 0
2,876
Grants Received 15,000 87,344
102,344
Family Support -Voluntary
Contributions		 2,174 0
2,174
Fundraising Events 3,029 0
3,029
OT for Schools Service &
Professional Courses		 54,113 0
54,113
Bank Interest 2174 0
2,174
TOTAL RECEIPTS
119,743
87,344
207,087.20
0
PAYMENTS
Staff 102,727 59,317
162,044
Insurance 2601 0
2,601
Venue Hire 11,413 4,200
15,613
Training & Affiliation 620 710
1,330
Resources & Equipment 513 1591
2,104
Administration & Governance 3,258 1,304
4,561
Fundraising & Publicity 497 401
898
TOTAL PAYMENTS
121,629
67,523
189,151.69
0
NET OF RECEIPTS/(PAYMENTS)
-1,886
19,821
17,936
0
Transfer between funds - - - -
Cash funds last year end 117,811 18,313 136,124
CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END
115,925
38,134
154,059
0

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Mustard Seed Autism Trust

Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended

1[st ] September 2024 to 31[st] August 2025

MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD		 MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD		 MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD		 MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD		 MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD		 MUSTARD SEED AUTISM TRUST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT THE END OF THE PERIOD
CATEGORIES DETAILS UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
TO THE NEAREST
£		 RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TO THE NEAREST
£		 TOTAL FUNDS
TO THE NEAREST
£
Cash funds Cash at bank 115,925 38,134 154,059
DETAILS FUND TO WHICH
ASSET BELONGS
Assets retained for the charity’s
own use		 Computer Equipment
andphone handsets		 IT
The Trustees declare that they have approved the financial statements above. Signed on
behalf of the Trustees of Mustard Seed Autism Trust:
Caoimhe McManus
Chair of Trustees
Date 09/01/2026
Natalie Walker
Treasurer
Date 05/01/202 6

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Administration Details

Mustard Seed Autism Trust CIO - registered charity: 1202378

Registered address: 23 Ash Tree Close, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0QP Operational address: Odiham Cottage Hospital, Buryfields, Odiham, RG29 1NE Bank: HSBC, 30 Princes Mead, Farnborough, GU14 6YB

Website: www.mustardseedautism.co.uk

Email: office@mustardseedautism.co.uk

Tel: 07980636413

Trustees

Caoimhe McManus - Chair Shelley Reddall - Deputy Chair Natalie Walker - Treasurer Elaine Ninnes (retired July 2025) Graham Burrell Linda Casey Simon Martin (retired July 2025) Sam Gray (retired October 2025)

Management Staff

Francis Bland - Branches Manager and Co-founder George Iverson - Lead Occupational Therapist Jen Hill - Service Delivery Manager

Sarah Clements - Fundraising and Communications Manager and Co-founder

Office and Financial Administrator -Nicola Wilson

Accountants - Charity Assist

Independent Examiner - Abdul Qudeir Khan, FMAAT FCPA

Thank you for your support

Many grateful thanks to everyone who supports us!

If you would like to get involved and make a difference to the lives of autistic children and their families, please consider...........

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