LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT
THE RELIEF OF CHILDREN AFFECTED BY AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN SOUTHEND ON SEA, ESSEX AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, BY THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, INFORMATION, OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESPITE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING.WE HOLD WEEKLY DROP IN SESSIONS FOR THE FAMILIES AND CARERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, IN ADDITION DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WE ORGANISE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 21% to £252,756 while total expenditure rose by 14% to £216,131, resulting in a net increase in reserves of £36,625. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £111,707 against total reserves of £261,195, with no stated reserves policy target provided for comparison. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its going concern status.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Kelly Aslettchair
- Ashley Corsini-King
- Ashton Schofield
- Emma Jiao-Knuckey
- Lorraine Walter
- Maxine Barrow
- Sarah-Jane Baker
- Shane Ketchley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £253k | £216k |
| 31/08/2024 | £208k | £189k |
| 31/10/2023 | £207k | £134k |
| 31/10/2022 | £116k | £98k |
| 31/10/2021 | £114k | £83k |
Common questions
Is LITTLE HEROES ASD SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 21% to £252,756 while total expenditure rose by 14% to £216,131, resulting in a net increase in reserves of £36,625. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £111,707 against total reserves of £261,195, with no stated reserves policy target provided for comparison. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed material uncertainties regarding its going concern status. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 06/01/2025 | £30k | Millionaire Street 2025 01w2 |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/04/2024 | £15k | Unrestricted Funding |
| UK government | 28/07/2023 | £12k | ALB-Sport England-Enable Activity Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/08/2022 | £251k | Little Heroes ASD Support Group |
| UK government | 29/07/2020 | £33k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2019 | £10k | Little Heroes Hub |