BEAT AUTISM
We are a parent led charity that support, teach and empower parents and carers of Autistic children in the Wakefield district. We offer weekly support groups for the parents and carers and weekly play activities in a safe environment both after school and in the school holidays, for Autistic children and their siblings.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment of £27,483 for the year, reducing its total funds from £103,393 to £75,910. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £66,064, which is below the stated policy target of holding a 12-month reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity's free reserves, at the year end were £66,064. Beat Autism policy is to hold a 12-month reserve to ensure that the children that we support have consistency in all the activities that we offer.”
Trustees
- ROBERT LAWRENCE EATONchair
- Claire Marie Firth
- DAVID CHRISTOPHER BELL
- Ian Christopher Orange
- JOHN FIRTH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £27k | £35k |
| 31/05/2024 | £61k | £49k |
| 31/05/2023 | £56k | £60k |
| 31/05/2022 | £39k | £52k |
| 31/05/2021 | £39k | £65k |
Common questions
Is BEAT AUTISM financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net payment of £27,483 for the year, reducing its total funds from £103,393 to £75,910. Per the trustees' report, free reserves at year-end were £66,064, which is below the stated policy target of holding a 12-month reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2024 | £19k | Autism support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2019 | £9k | Autism Parents Well being |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/07/2018 | £10k | Social Activities for Young Autistic Adu |