Finance Score: -7

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 6

Low unrestricted reserves: -2
Positive trading contribution: +2;Multiple Deficits: -2
Fundraising costs high: -5

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Mainly male board: -1

Grant maker support: +6

Overall GiG Score: 4

AUTISM PLUS LIMITED

Mission:

At Autism Plus, we are driven by a steadfast mission to empower and enrich the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities. Our unwavering commitment to making a positive difference lies at the very heart of our organisation. We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life, regardless of their neurodiversity or abilities. Through our comprehensive range of support services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each person we serve, we strive to foster independence, inclusion, and personal growth. By championing equality, advocacy, and compassionate care, we are dedicated to creating a world where individuals with autism and learning disabilities are celebrated for their strengths and valued members of society. Every day, we are inspired by the resilience and potential of those we support, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering them to reach their full potential and live life to the fullest.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

More than half of total income was derived from trading and fees in the latest year
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board is predominantly male

Financial issues to consider:

Unrestricted reserves appear to be dangerously low at the latest year end
On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending
Fundraising costs are extremely high relative to funds raised

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23		£12,422	£12,000	£422	£207	£3,297	£2,996	3	283	42
31/03/22		£10,505	£11,092	£-587	£190	£2,875	£2,545	2.8	307	25
31/03/21		£11,055	£11,214	£-159	£163	£3,462	£2,995	3.2	349	46
31/03/20		£10,370	£10,899	£-530	£178	£3,620	£3,182	3.5	364	23
31/03/19		£12,797	£10,438	£2,360	£172	£4,150	£3,756	4.3	345	32
31/03/18		£9,110	£9,851	£-741	£187	£1,369	£974	1.2	345	0
31/03/17		£8,984	£9,149	£-165	£0	£2,110	£2,110	2.8	350	0
31/03/16		£9,021	£9,079	£-57	£242	£2,265	£1,837	2.4	375	0
31/03/15		£8,928	£8,790	£138	£376	£2,093	£1,713	2.3	372	0
31/03/14		£8,628	£9,070	£-443	£442	£1,955	£469	0.6	379	0
31/03/13		£9,230	£9,277	£-47	£477	£2,198	£1,703	2.2	381	0
31/03/12		£8,183	£8,333	£-150	£478	£2,245	£1,876	2.7	346	0
31/03/11		£9,772	£9,679	£93	£426	£2,336	£2,027	2.5	273	0
31/03/10	*	£7,789	£7,440	£349	£406	£1,997	£1,933	3.1	279	0
31/03/09		£5,801	£5,743	£57	£381	£1,624	£1,605	3.4	244	0
31/03/08		£4,401	£4,710	£-309	£390	£1,565	£1,548	3.9	233	0
31/03/07		£4,099	£4,153	£-54	£473	£1,881	£1,864	5.4	224	0
31/03/06		£3,811	£3,713	£97	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/05		£3,422	£3,294	£128	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/04		£3,127	£2,816	£311	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 53.5%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 1.7%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 3%
Highest pay band: £120,000-£130,000
Liabilities/Assets: 35%
Liabilities/Income: 14%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 91%
Reserves/Spending: 3 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 1 months
Quick Ratio: 0.7

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Established: 37 years

autismplus.org

philip.bartey@autismplus.co.uk

01143840284

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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What it does

The charity provides Residential and Supported Living services for adults with autism and other disabilities. Other key associated services includes Adult Learning, Employment and Training Programs, and Social Enterprises.

Listed activities

Accommodation/Housing
Disability
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training

GiG Classification

Mental health and addiction

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services
Sponsors or undertakes research

Where it operates

Throughout England And Wales,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Elderly/Old People
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

283 employees
42 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Department for Work and Pensions	£13,693
Two Ridings Community Foundation	£13,150
Co-Operative Group	£11,475
DCMS	£4,830

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Autism Plus Coronation Celebration
£1,700	30/03/2023	The funding will be used to organise a two day event to mark the King’s Coronation for people living with autism and learning disabilities their families and the local community. The project aims ....more The funding will be used to organise a two day event to mark the King’s Coronation for people living with autism and learning disabilities their families and the local community. The project aims to bring people together and build community connections.
Department for Work and Pensions - AUSTISM PLUS LIMITED
£13,693	01/04/2022	The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.
Two Ridings Community Foundation - Grant to Autism Plus
£9,150	28/03/2022	Funding artists, staff, costumes and other related costs for young disabled adults to create a theatre performance for the Jubilee for a local audience. Partnering with theatre groups.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Park House Barns, an Autism Plus Social Enterprise
£2,909	23/10/2021	We would like to buy equipment and plants to provide a holistic activity programme and sensory garden for adults with autism and learning disabilities in our local area.
DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
£4,830	07/07/2020	NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.
Two Ridings Community Foundation - Covid19
£4,000	07/05/2020	Joint application for both social enterprises at Easi Works and Ings Plus. Ings Plus: providing hot meals to those housebound. Easiworks: funding to purchase accessible musical instruments and ....more Joint application for both social enterprises at Easi Works and Ings Plus. Ings Plus: providing hot meals to those housebound. Easiworks: funding to purchase accessible musical instruments and technology.
The Grocers' Charity - 2020 Autism Plus
£1,000	18/03/2020	Providing front line support for disabled people
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Easi Works
£8,566	15/11/2019	We want to buy a chicken coop and keep chickens at our social enterprise, as a form of therapy for people with mental health difficulties.
National Lottery Community Fund - Food on the Run
£47,380	27/11/2014 12	Not Available
Sport England - Get Equipped - Access Fitness
£8,148	06/03/2014	Funding under Sport England's Get Equipped funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Get Equipped - Access Fitness'. This project is a Exercise & Fitness project, with a focus on ....more Funding under Sport England's Get Equipped funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Get Equipped - Access Fitness'. This project is a Exercise & Fitness project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
National Lottery Community Fund - Get Moving Project
£34,893	24/11/2010 12	This project will provide free access to gym equipment, bicycles and an outdoor trampoline for autistic and disabled adults and young people, to improve their physical fitness and general health. ....more This project will provide free access to gym equipment, bicycles and an outdoor trampoline for autistic and disabled adults and young people, to improve their physical fitness and general health. Beneficiaries will learn how to cycle in a controlled environment before progressing to cycle routes elsewhere. Their physical fitness will be improved, and they will become more active and healthy.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (11)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 42-86

FRANCIS SCOON Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Hr Advisor/Onsite Consultant

JANE SUSAN MCNEICE Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Founding Director/ Principal Trainer

MATTHEW JAMES FLETCHER Appointed: 2024, Occupation: Head Of Unsecured Financial Assistance)

RICHARD BOOR Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired

CHARLES LINDSAY (Chair) Appointed: 2006, Occupation: Compliance Officer

CLLR PETER PRICE MBE Appointed: 2011, Other trusteeships: THE J G GRAVES CHARITABLE TRUST, POOR'S LAND, SOAR COMMUNITY, WINCOBANK VILLAGE HALL TRUST, GRIMESTHORPE FAMILY CENTRE,

CHRISTOPHER JOHN ALLEN Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Company Chairman/Secretary

PETER JOHN BRIGGS, Occupation: Retired/Freelance Consultant

PETER TYERMAN Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Retired Doctor

STEPHEN FLETCHER Appointed: 2015, Occupation: Retired It Manager

VALERIE LINDSAY Appointed: 1999, Occupation: Retired

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 10/03/1987, number: 518591
Registered at Companies House on 09/02/1987, number: 02098193

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Other Regulators

Care Quality Commission

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

20 returns made; AR10: 16 days late,

Main office

Autism Plus Llt
Exchange Brewery
2 Bridge Street
SHEFFIELD
S3 8NS

Objectives

THE COMPANY IS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE THE RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIALCARE, WELFARE AND EDUCATION OF THOSE AFFECTED BY AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND/OR ANY OTHER DISABILITY.

Defined Area of Benefit:

NOT DEFINED

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