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2024-06-30-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1204178 Trustees. Report and Unaudited Financial Statements forthe Period 2 June 2023 to 30June 2024 for West Norfolk Autism Group Stephenson Smart (East Anglial Limited Chartered Accountant5 22-26 King Street King s Lynn Norfolk PE30 IHJ

West Norfolk Autism Group Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 Trusteès, Rèport Independent Examifter's Rewrt statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Finarbcial Ststements Detailed Statement of Financial Activities io

West Norfolk Autism Group Trustees, Report for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 The trustees present their report wth the financial statements of the tharity for the period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities= 5taternent of Recommended Practice èpplicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. Objectives and activities The objett of the Charity is to provide 5UPPOrt and guidance to tndiwduab of all ages whose lives are affected by autism. The principal activity of the Charity is to support autistic people, their families and caiers and campaign for better local serwce5 for people living in West Norfolk and airn to improve their quality of life. Addrtionally. the Charity assists to organise trainIn￿workShOpS and coffee mornings in a range of public venues. for anyone who are interested and would benefit from knowing and understanding wnore about autism in whatever capacity. The Trustees confirm they have referred to the general guidan￿ issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Achievement and performance The Charity believe5 the financial performance to be satisfartory. The Charity continues to rely upon the unpaid servi￿5 of several individuals who live within the locality- Firbancial review At 30 June 2024 the Trust had total funds of £32.059 of which. these are all urbrestrirted and are free reserves_ Structure, governan￿ and management Governing document West Norfolk Autism Group is a registered Chèrtty Ino 12041781 and was established by Trust Deed dated l February 2022. The accounts are compliant with cutrent statutory requirements in accordance with the Trust Deed. There are no restrictions on the use of cèpital or income from the General Fund. Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting b3sed on the conditions detailed in the Trust Deed Iwith the exception of casual vacancies which are lilled at a Trustee meetin81. Under the Trust Deed all Trustees are required to retire at the AGM but are able to offer themselves for re-election. Trustees will be appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. All newly appointed Tnjstees will be given a copy ol the Charity Commission guidance noEes setting out the dutie5 of a Trustee to ensure awareness of their responsibilities. Reference and administrative details Registered Charity number 1204178 Principal address 64 High Road Tilney Cum 151ington King's Lynn Norfolk PE34 3BN

West Norfolk Autism Group Trustees, Report for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 Trustees Ms K l McKerrow Ms F M Mccomèck Ms E J Palmer Ms J Vertigan Mr T V Sutcliffe Independent Examiner Stephenson Smart IEast Anglial Limited Chartered Accountants 22-26 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 IHJ Approved by order of the board of trustees on 6 February 2025 and signed on its beh8lf bv.. Ms K J McKerrow- Trustee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of West Norfolk Autism Group I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of West Norfolk Aut15m Group I'the charity'l for the period ended 30 June 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet and related notes. This report is made solely to the charity's trustees. as a body. in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might State to the charity's trustees those matters l am required to state to them in this report and for no orher purpose. To the fullest extent permited by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone c*ther than the charity and the charity'5 trustees as a body, for rny work. for thi5 report, or for the opinions I have formed. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible lor the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Att'l. I report in respect of my examination of the charity'5 financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examinarion I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Comrni5sion under section 14515llbl of the Act. An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently l express no opinion as to whether the fjnancial statements present a 'true and fair. view and rny report 15 limited to those speciftc rnatters set otjt in the independent examiner's statement. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attenrion in connettion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: - accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity a5 required by Section 130 of the Act.. or the financial statements do not accord with those records.. or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements eoncerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(M)8 other than any requirernent that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter con5tdered a5 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 financial statement5 to be reached. Dan Jastrzebski ACA CTA Stephenson Stnart (East Anglial Lirnited Chartered Accountants 22-26 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 IHJ 6 February 2025

West Norfolk Autism Group Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 Period 2.6.23 to 30.6.24 Unrestricted fund Period 1.2.22 to 1.6.23 Total funds Notes Income and endowments from Donations and legacies 70,997 39,719 Expenditure on Raising funds 3,094 1,826 Charitable activities Use of Funds 49,296 22,622 Other 585 1,234 Totsl S2,975 25,682 NEY INCOME 18.022 14.037 Reconciliation of fund5 Total fund5 brought forward 14.037 Total funds carried forward 32.059 14,037 The notes form part of these financial statements

West Norfolk Autism Group Balance Sheet 30June 2024 30.6.24 Unrestrirted fund 1.6.23 Total fund5 Notes Current a55ets Cash at bank 32.059 14.037 Net current assets 32.CI59 14,037 Totsl assets less current liabilities 32.059 14.037 N￿AssET5 32.059 14,037 Funds Unrestricted funds 32.059 14.037 Total funds 32.059 14,037 The financial staternents were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorFsed for issue on 6 February 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. Ms K J McKerrow- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements

West Norfolk Autism Group Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 General inforniation The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in En8land and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 5 Kent Drive, Watlington. King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 OEZ, England_ Accounting policies Basis of preparin8 the financial statements These financial statements have been piepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Irelarbd.. the 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 IFRS 1021 Icharities 50RP IFRS 10211 and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and irsvesttnent properties measured at fair value through income or expendtture. The fjnancial statements are prepared in sterlirhg. which is the functional currency of the entity. Going Concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Incomin8 resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial actiwties when entitlement has passed to the charity- it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow ro the charitv and the amount can be reliabty mea5vred. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income.. income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlemerbt to the gift, receipt 15 probèble and its amount can be measured reliably. income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the good5 unless this 15 impractical to measure reliably. in which case the value is derived from the cost to the dorbor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilitie5 and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accru315 ba5[5 a5 a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be lully recovered. and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities ro which it relate5'. expenditure on raistng fund5 includes the costs of all fundraising activities. events. non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated good5. expenditure on charitsble activitie5 includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities thèt further its charitable airns for the beneftt of its beneficiaries. including those support C05t5 and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to chaiitable 3Ctivitie5. other expenditure includes all expenditure that 15 neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable aciivitses.

West Norfolk Autism Group Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 Accounting policies. Continued Resources expended All costs are èllocated to expenditure categorie5 reflectinE the use ol the resource. Direct Costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contiibute ro on a reasonable. justifiable and con515tent basis. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable aCtI￿ties. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectrves at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the chartty. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when lunds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial staternents. Trustees. remuneration and benefits There were no trustees, remuneration or other benef￿ for the period ended 30 June 2024 nor for the period ended l June 2023. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees. expenses paid for the period ended 30 June 2024 nor for the period ended l June 2023. Comparatives for the ststement of finantial artiwties Unrestrirted fund Income and Èndowments from Oonation5 and legacies 39.719 Expenditure on Raising funds 1,826 Charitable actiirities Use of Funds 22,622 Other 1,234 Total 25,682 INCOME 14.037

West Norfolk Autism Group Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 Comparatives for the statement of financial artivities- continued Unrestricted fund Total funds carried forward 14,037 Movement in funds Net movement in funds At 2.6.23 At 30.6.24 Unrestrirted funds General fund 14,037 18,022 32,059 TOTAL FUNDS 14,037 18,022 32,059 Net movement in fund5. included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted fvnds General fund 70.997 152.9751 18.022 TOTAL FUNDS 70,997 152.9751 18,022 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 1.6.23 Unrestrirted funds General furbd 14.037 14,037 TOTAL FUNDS 14,037 14,037

West Norfolk Autism Group Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 Movement in funds- continued ComparatNe net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Uniestrirted funds General fund 39.719 125.6821 14.037 TOTAL FUNDS 39.719 125.6821 14,037 Related party disclosures There were no related party transactions forthe period ended 30 June 2024.

West Norfolk Autism Group Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities for the Period 2 June 2023 to 30 June 2024 Period 2.6.23 to 30.6.24 Period 1.2.22 to 1.6.23 Income and endowments Donations and legacies Donation5 Grants 25,924 45,073 21,472 18,247 70,997 39,719 Total intoming resources 70,997 39,719 Expenditure Raising donations and legacies Charity workwear Sundries Hall hire 44 2,149 901 635 564 627 3.094 1.826 Charitable activities Event costs Travel costs Donations Household support grant 30.208 3.179 2.190 12,066 15,508 854 220 6,040 47.643 22.622 Support C05t5 Management Insurance 5ubscription5 Staff training 435 150 797 210 227 585 1,234 Information technology Repairs and renewals 1.653 Total resources expended 52.975 25.682 Net income 18,022 14,037 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements io