Q+
At present, we have two core activities: Queensmill College, a further eduction and supported internship programme for young people with autism aged 19-25; and QHouse, a respite centre for young people with autism where children and their families can stay overnight or enjoy sessional care or holiday clubs in a specially structured safe environment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £433,172 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its total reserves to £1,126,179. The trustees confirm that the charity is financially stable and secure, with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the independent auditors issued a qualified opinion because they could not verify the valuation and existence of a number of employees, meaning the wages charge may be materially misstated.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain total reserves at a level equivalent to at least six months operating costs based on current annual expenditure whilst also considering the possible need for redundancy costs.” — page 14
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Paul Greatorexchair
- Catherine Carroll
- Delyth Smith
- Janet Mary Melsom
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.5m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.3m | £3.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.0m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.1m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is Q+ financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £433,172 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its total reserves to £1,126,179. The trustees confirm that the charity is financially stable and secure, with adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. However, the independent auditors issued a qualified opinion because they could not verify the valuation and existence of a number of employees, meaning the wages charge may be materially misstated. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ASHMORE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| CULLUM FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE BLOOMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £888k |
| MOTABILITY | 1 | £606k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £511k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
Charities like this
- EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LIMITED
- Autism Unlimited Limited
- LEEDS AUTISM SERVICES
- HOMEFIELD COLLEGE LIMITED
- THE QUEST SCHOOL
- THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q+ | £3.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LIMITED | £20.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Autism Unlimited Limited | £15.6m | — | — | within | 51.5% | no doubt |
| LEEDS AUTISM SERVICES | £2.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| HOMEFIELD COLLEGE LIMITED | £6.8m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE QUEST SCHOOL | £1.6m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |