STARS AUTISM PROJECT ids, ch(trtered accountants TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY2022 The Iruslegs present their annual reptrrt and financial stslemenls for the year ended 31 May 2022. The financial slalemen15 have bean prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial slalemenls and comply with the charity's Metnorandum of Association, the Companies Act 2006 8nd 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Remmended Practice applicable lo charities pr&paring their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. las amended for accounting periods commencillg from 1 January 20161. Objectives and activltles To advance in life and help Ghildren who have a diagnosis of Aulislic Spectrum Disorder IASDI, or are in the process ol being assessed for such a diagnosis, by". Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilit'es to enable them lo participate in so¢ioty,' b. Providing parent training in Applied Behaviour81 Analysis lo aid their understanding of the tr21ts of Autism, and provide skills lo support thom in addressing the behavioural challenges common in children with aulism., c. Providing training workshops on specific issues, advocacy and general support for parents ol children affected by ASD.. d. Providing short breaks for families affected by ASD, including recreational opportunilies to aid integration and social inclusion during out ol school hour5 and school holidays. The operations of STARS Autism Project and ils governance have besn in lin8 wlh the slalulory guidance from the Commission. Achlèvem8nts and performance The charity continued lo provide ils primary services during the year, in line with ils public benefit stalerrenl. Thesg were, Provision of Saturday Club events Piovision of Summer scheme Fundraising and donations Financial review The charity had no income of in the year from fees for ils activities or donations, and had costs of £1215. The charrty continues lo have a reservgs al the year end and has no funds in deficit. 11 is the policy of the charity that unrestrided funds which have not been designated for a specffic use should be maintained al a level equivalent lo between three and six month's expenditure. The Iruslees considers that reserves al this level will ensure that. in the event of a significant drop in funding. they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given lo ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year. In light of the restrictions from the first COVID-19 lockdown, the charity suspended "rts aclwilles In March 2020. Given the nature ol its activities, which involve close ¢tact between volunteers and children, the Charity is keeping the pandemic reslriclions under review and intends lo re$ume operations when the management committee, parents and volunteers are confident lo do so. The Iruslees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place lo mitigate exposure lo the rnajor risks.
STARS AUTISM PROJECT ids, charterèd accountants TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORTI (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY2022 Stru¢tur¢, governance and management STARS ALJlism Project is consliluted as a company limited by guarantee and not having 8 share capital. 11 is governed by a Memorandum ofAssocialion which has been submilled to the Charities Commission for Northern Ireland and was registered in 2018 under that Memorandum olAssocialion. The Iruslees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law. and who seNed during the year and up lo the dsle of signature of the financial slalemenls were.. P Cranny Dr S Gribben C McKay T Molloy There is no external body with the power lo appoint Iruslees or directors of the charity. None of the Iruslees have any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Iruslees are rnembers of the company and guarantee lo ¢onlribLJle £1 in the event of a winding up. The ees, p0 s approved by the Board of Trustees. P Cranny Trustee Dated. 27 February 2023