LEICESTERSHIRE EMPOWERMENT FOR AUTISM TODAY
Assist clients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or Learning Disabilities acquire life skills that will help them progress to Employment or Further Education and to provide support in the workplace for those clients in employment who require such support.
Objects
The Objects are to deliver support and training to young people and adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions and/or Learning Difficulties and to provide advice, guidance and support to their parents and carers.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,226 as of 31 October 2024, an increase from £40,787 in the prior year. The trustees aim to keep reserves sufficient to cover at least three months of ongoing expenses, a policy target which the current reserves appear to exceed given the annual expenditure of £51,885. The charity reports it remains in a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees regularly review the financial position of the charity and aim to keep reserves sufficient to cover at least three months of ongoing expenses.” — page 5
“Included in the figure for professional fees is £380 paid to Mrs C Hunt. This is in respect of professional advisory services provided to the charity.” — page 13
“Included in the figure for professional fees is £380 paid to Mrs C Hunt. This is in respect of professional advisory services provided to the charity.” — page 13
“Mrs C Hunt was paid £368 as an allowance for phone and internet use and was reimbursed/had costs paid on her behalf of £2,379 for mileage, travel and subsistence expenses and other costs incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 13
“Included in the figure for professional fees is £380 paid to Mrs C Hunt. This is in respect of professional advisory services provided to the charity.” — page 13
“Mrs C Hunt was paid £368 as an allowance for phone and internet use and was reimbursed/had costs paid on her behalf of £2,379 for mileage, travel and subsistence expenses and other costs incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 13
“Included in the figure for professional fees is £380 paid to Mrs C Hunt. This is in respect of professional advisory services provided to the charity.” — page 13
“Mrs C Hunt was paid £368 as an allowance for phone and internet use and was reimbursed/had costs paid on her behalf of £2,379 for mileage, travel and subsistence expenses and other costs incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 13
“Included in the figure for professional fees is £380 paid to Mrs C Hunt. This is in respect of professional advisory services provided to the charity.” — page 13
“Mrs C Hunt was paid £368 as an allowance for phone and internet use and was reimbursed/had costs paid on her behalf of £2,379 for mileage, travel and subsistence expenses and other costs incurred on behalf of the charity.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- 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
Trustees
- Carol Huntchair
- Caroline Anne Ross
- Denise Ann Rogers
- Diane Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £75k | £60k |
| 31/10/2024 | £64k | £52k |
| 31/10/2023 | £63k | £71k |
| 31/10/2022 | £79k | £98k |
| 31/10/2021 | £87k | £93k |
Common questions
Is LEICESTERSHIRE EMPOWERMENT FOR AUTISM TODAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £53,226 as of 31 October 2024, an increase from £40,787 in the prior year. The trustees aim to keep reserves sufficient to cover at least three months of ongoing expenses, a policy target which the current reserves appear to exceed given the annual expenditure of £51,885. The charity reports it remains in a healthy financial position with no material uncertainties regarding its future operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/10/2010 | £171k | Asperger Aspirations |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2005 | £117k | Provide a holistic service to young people with Aspergers Syndrome |