Reach Lanarkshire Autism
Charity Number: SC0043269
Trustees' Report and Unaudited Accounts
Year Ended 31 March 2025
Reach Lanarkshire Autism
Trustees Annual Report
The trustees present their report with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the yearended 31 March 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Charity Number: SC043269
Principle Address
60 Castle Street Unit 1A Hamilton ML3 6BU
Trustees
The following Trustees served during the year:
Accountants
Ambient Accounting Ltd Suite 6 Ellesmere House 1 Pennington Street Worsley Manchester M28 3LR
Reach Lanarkshire Autism
Trustees Annual Report
This was another busy year for Reach. We said a fond farewell to some old friends and stepped into a new era.
We recognise that funders are having to make increasingly difficult decisions when there are so many deserving charities in Scotland, and we are continuously proud of the increasingly creative ways that our staff find ways to deliver support and service to our members.
Our community groups continued to deliver an essential service in Calderwood, Coatbridge, Bellshill, Cambuslang and Wishaw. We offered activities like pasta art, den making, time travelling, science, slime making, yoga and tie dye.
Some of our members were kind enough to take part in the Kilt Walk on behalf of Reach in April, and we extend our thanks to them, for their effort, for the publicity and for their donations.
May saw us training up the next generation of superheroes at Superhero Training Academy, learning how to make pasta art, and decorating cupcakes. We also arranged additional support for young carers and held a silly sports day.
In June, we had a mad science day and played with arm pit fudge (yuk!). We balanced that out with some yummy cupcakes in Holytown, and pizzas in Bellshill. We also arranged a trip to The British Wrestling Championship. We also had a day of making slime in Bellshill and some jewellery in Wishaw.
Our summer programme was busy, with a visit to Dalkeith Country Park, and East Links Farm Park, Blair Drummond and Fox Lake in July; and Mabie Farm Park in August.
For those who might find it easier to stay and play, we arranged three sessions of sensory play and a Summer Olympics. We also enjoyed a trip to the Baltic Street playground and Monty’s Farm Park.
In August we arranged pumpkin picking and a visit to Five Sisters Illuminations.
In September, our Coatbridge group enjoyed a Pokémon group; and our Bellshill group merged with Wishaw and Holytown to accommodate the attending age group.
September also saw a visit from Therapets, a fantastic Mario party, and a talent show at Calderwood – we are so very proud of our members
As ever, October was the advent of Spooky Season……. it started off with some more pumpkin picking at Valley View, some scary scientific discoveries in the Coatbridge group, a monster bash at Lush Glasgow to make Halloween bath bombs and we rounded the month off with movie fright night.
In November, we had a gaming van visit Reach Headquarters - all on board the Battle Bus!
Reach Lanarkshire Autism Trustees Annual Report As ever, December was a busy month. We had a lunch with Santa, Christmas jumper day, a trip to the Irn Bru Carnival and our ever-popular trip to the panto. It is incredibly important for us to offer this family day out as an experience to our members. In February we were able to offer an hour of fun at R-cade to our over-8s, and March saw us begin our partnership with BCW wrestling at Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride. Our planned Easter playscheme for March included Arts and Crafts, Sensory Play, Lego and other games. This sat alongside out regular weekly swimming and guitar lessons. We also arranged a trip to Edinburgh Zoo to round off the financial year and we even began to make plans forthis yearfs Christmas pantomime. We have also been able to make some changes to our office to make it a more pleasant and welcoming environment. As ever, the new year brought new challenges, but our staff soldiered on, and as a Board we could not be prouder of the way they have met those challenges head on. We are constantly asking out staff to become more creative in how they use our budgets; and time and again they deliver fantastic supportive programmes to our members and their families. We are so very grateful to our funders, our donors and members, and our hard-working staff and volunteers, who go above and beyond for our members every day. As ever, we anticipate challenges ahead as the cost of living continues to increase and funders are inevitably pushed to make more difficult decisions. Resources are always an issue, and we are competing for finances in an incredibly competitive market. We know that there is a gap in seniice provision in the third sector. but we continue to work together to build on our successes here at Reach in order to ensure that those decisions for funders are made easier. With that in mind, we have started programme of work with Community Enterprise. We are currently canvassing members and taking account of their views- and hopefully that will assist us to shape the future of Reach. Signed on behalf of the board Trustee Dated: 17 December 2025
Reach Lanarshire Autism
Independent Examiners Report
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Reach Lanarshire Autishm
I report on the financial statements of Reach Lanarkshire Autism for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Summary Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet and the related notes.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the Regulation 10(1) (a) to (c) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations.
As examiner, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the financial statements under s.44(1)c of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005;
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with Regulation 11 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiners statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
•to keep accoun�ng records in accordance with sec�on 44(1) (a) of the 2005 Act and Regula�on 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations
2006 Accounts Regulations
have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Ambient Accounting Ltd, Suite 6 Ellesmere House, 1 Pennington Street, Worsley, M28 3LR Dated: 17 December 2025
Reach Lanarkshire Autism
Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities Total Expenditure on: Charitable activities 4 Total Net expenditure Transfers between funds Net expenditure before other gains / (losses) Other gains and losses Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 4 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 41,159 - 41,159 25,681 - 231,378 231,378 250,025 41,159 231,378 272,537 275,706 22,657 188,980 211,637 262,465 22,657 188,980 211,637 262,465 18,504 42,396 60,900 13,241 214 - 214 - - 18,290 42,610 60,900 13,241 - - - - 18,290 42,610 60,900 13,241 39,727 132,319 172,046 158,805 58,017 174,929 232,946 172,046 |
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Reach Lanarkshire Autlsm Balance Sheet For The Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 232,946 172,046 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 232,946 172,046 Total net assets 232,946 172,046 Funds Unrestricted Funds Restrlcted Funds 58,017 174,929 39727 132319 232,946 172,046 The trustees have prepared the accounts in accordance with section 44 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act. Approved by the board on 17 December 2025 And slgned on it5 behalf by:
Reach Lanarkshire Autism
Notes to the Accounts
For the year-ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended).
Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts
There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds
These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds
These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of appeal.
Income
Recognition of income
Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income with related expenditure
Where income has related expenditure, the income and related expenditure is reported gross in the SOFA
Donations and legacies
Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income.
Reach Lanarkshire Autism Notes to the Accounts
For the year-ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies (continued)
Tax reclaims on donations and gifts
Income from tax reclaims is include in the SoFA at the safe time as the gift/donation to which it
Donated services and facilities
These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the Charity is reasonable quantifiable, measurable and material.
Volunteer help
The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts.
Investment income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
This includes any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.
Gains/(losses) on investment assets
This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments.
Expenditure
Recognition of expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Expenditure on raising funds
These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising trading costs and investment management costs.
Expenditure on charitable activities
These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services in the furtherance of its objects, including the making of grants and governance costs.
Grants payable
All grant expenditure is accounted for an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.
Reach Lanarkshire Autism Notes to the Accounts
For the year-ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies (continued)
Governance costs
These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory reqirements of the Charity, including any audit/indement examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs.
Other expenditure
These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Trade and other debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discount due.
Trade and other creditors
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for nay trade discounts due.
Receipt of donated goods, facilities and services
All donated goods, facilities and services received are recognised within incoming resources and expenditure at an estimate by the value of the charity.
Reach Lanarshire Autism Notes to the Accounts
For the year-ended 31 March 2025
2 Other Trading Activities
| Fundraising Activities Donations Memberships Other income 3 Staff costs Salaries and wages No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 The average number of employees during the year was as follows: Employees |
Total Total 2025 2024 £ £ 12,510 3,891 11,218 8,569 9,447 5,161 4,440 5,620 3,544 2,439 41,159 25,680 2025 2024 £ £ 92,866 145,410 5 5 |
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Reach Lanarkshire Autism Notes to the Accounts
For the year-ended 31 March 2025
| 4 Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General funds Restricted funds Big lottery fund BOS foundation Cash for kids Foundation Scotland Groundwork - Tesco Local Giving Main Grants Morrisons Foundation NFU Mutual Post Code Trust Robertson Trust Scotland's Childrens Lottery Scared Care South Lanarkshire St James PI Wealth Voluntary Action Voluntary Action North William Grant Better Breaks South Lanarkshire The National Lottery Improving Lives Fund William Grant Robertson Trust The National Lottery Young Start Fund |
01.04.24 Movement Transfers 31.03.25 £ £ £ 39,727 18,504 214 - 58,017 - 43,886 27,565 - - 16,321 2,386 - - 2,386 1,437 1,286 - - 151 957 672 - - 285 1,866 330 - - 1,536 5 - - 5 3,779 - - 3,779 1,321 505 - - 816 2,817 312 - - 2,505 22,167 22,381 - 214 - 8,166 8,166 - - - 399 - - 399 2,830 2,582 - - 248 368 150 - - 218 5 - - 5 17,402 3,473 - - 13,929 3,285 731 - - 2,554 19,243 10,145 - - 9,098 - 3,207 - 3,207 - 440 - 440 - 66,307 - 66,307 - 15,177 - 15,177 - 12,000 - 12,000 - 23,563 - 23,563 172,046 60,900 - 232,946 Net Movement |
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Reach Lanarkshire Autism Notes to the Accounts
For the year-ended 31 March 2025
| 4 Net movement in funds are as follows: Unrestricted funds General funds Restricted funds Big lottery fund BOS foundation Cash for kids Foundation Scotland Groundwork - Tesco Local Giving Main Grants Morrisons Foundation NFU Mutual Post Code Trust Robertson Trust Scotland's Childrens Lottery Scared Care South Lanarkshire St James PI Wealth Voluntary Action Voluntary Action North William Grant Better Breaks South Lanarkshire The National Lottery Improving Lives Fund William Grant Robertson Trust The National Lottery Young Start Fund |
Incoming Resources Movement Resources Expended In Funds £ £ £ 41,161 22,657 18,504 - 27,565 27,565 - - - - - 1,286 1,286 - - 672 672 - - 330 330 - - - - - - - - 505 505 - - 312 312 - - 22,381 22,381 - - 8,166 8,166 - - - - - 2,582 2,582 - - 150 150 - - - - - 3,473 3,473 - - 731 731 - - 10,145 10,145 - 35,000 31,793 3,207 440 - 440 99,110 32,803 66,307 35,750 20,573 15,177 12,000 - 12,000 49,076 25,513 23,563 272,537 211,637 60,900 |
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Reach Lanarkshire Autism Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year-ended 31 March 2025
| Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Other trading activities Fundraising Activities Membership Other income Charitable activities Grants Total incoming resources Expenditure Wages Insurance Telephone Postage and stationary Advertising Activities Hall Hire Food and Subsistence Memberships Professional Fees Trips Rent Charges Repairs and Maintenance Total Resources Expended Net Income |
Total Total Funds Funds 2025 2024 £ £ 9,447 5,161 12,510 3,891 11,218 8,569 4,440 5,620 3,544 2,439 41,159 20,519 231,378 250,025 272,537 275,705 92,866 145,410 1,021 959 3,507 3,369 935 558 440 660 10,647 37,714 6,532 8,115 5,356 1,267 2,552 3,464 12,807 2,492 39,833 26,664 25,731 26,526 2,042 2,541 7,368 2,723 211,637 262,462 60,900 13,243 |
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Reach lanarshlre Autlsm Independent Examlners Report Independent Examlnerfs Report to the triistees of ACh Lanafshlre Aut15hm I report on the flnanclal statements of Reach Lanarkshire Autism forthe yearended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Finanaal Activities. the Summary Income and EXnditUre Account. the Balance Sheet and Ihe related notes. Re$perte respon51blltles of trustees and examlner As the trustees you are responslble for the preparation of the flnanaal ststements In accordance with the terms of the Charities and Trustee Investment IScotland> Act 2C05 arKI the Charities AcclntS IScotland} Regulations 2006. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the Regulation 1011) (a) to Ic) of the 2006 Accounts Regulations. As examlner, It Is my responsibillty to: l. examlne the financlal statements unders.44(1)c of the Charitles and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005; 2. to state whether particular matters have come to rny attention. Basls of Indendant •Mlner'S report My exarnlnatlon was carrled out In accordan wrth Regulatlon 11 of the 20C Accounts Regulatlons. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the financial statements. and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be re9uired in an audit, and consequentty I do not express an audit oplnlon on the vlew Biven by the accounts. Independent examkners staternent In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attentlon: 111 which gNes rne reasonable cause to beffieve that in ary m3terl31 $pert the requlrements: •to keep accountin8 records In accordance with section 44(1) (a) of the 21x15 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulalion5 •to prepare flnanclal statements whlch accord with the accounting records, compty with Regulation 8 0( the 2006 Accounts Regulations have not been met; or to which. in my opinion. attentK)n should be drawn in orderto enable a pioper understanding of the financlal Ambient Accountin8 Ltd. Suite 6 Ellesmere House. I Pennington Street, Worsleyl M28 3LR Dated: 17 December 2025