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Mustard Seed Autism Trust aims to strengthen leadership between charitable services and Branches.
By creating a clearer separation of leadership between our charitable services and the Branches offer, we aim to give both areas the space and support they need to grow—so we can continue serving families and our community even better.
Governance · Policy statement · From Mustard Seed Autism Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 3
The charity ended the year in a stable financial position despite economic challenges.
Despite a challenging economic climate, we ended the year in a stable financial position.
Financial · Observational claim · From Mustard Seed Autism Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 3
Mustard Seed Autism Trust raised over £1,450 from a Fashion Show fundraising event.
In July, we introduced our first-ever Fashion Show fundraising event, raising over £1,450.
Financial · Observational claim · From Mustard Seed Autism Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 3
The charity introduced a new online referral system for waiting list applications.
We introduced a new online referral system for waiting list applications, ensuring a more equitable and accessible process.
Operational · Procedural statement · From , page 3
Mustard Seed Autism Trust raised £5,600 from fundraising events.
Together with our amazing supporters, we organized two much-loved fundraising events—the Valentine’s Quiz at Fleet Town FC and September’s Twilight Runway Challenge—raising an incredible £5,600.
Financial · Observational claim · From Mustard Seed Autism Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 3
The charity has no capital commitments as of March 31, 2025.
The Charity had no capital commitments as at 31 March 2025 (2024: Nil).
Operational · Observational claim · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 30
The charity has no operating lease commitments as of March 31, 2025.
The Charity had no operating lease commitments as at 31 March 2025 (2024: Nil).
Operational · Observational claim · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 30
The total amount of employee benefits received by other key management personnel was £54,423 in 2025.
The total amount of employee benefits received by other key management personnel is £ 54,423 (2024: £102,723).
Financial · Observational claim · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
The highest paid staff member received pension contributions of £7,171 in the year ending March 31, 2025.
The highest paid staff member received pension contributions in the year of £7,171 (2024: £6,829).
Financial · Observational claim · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
Total staff costs decreased from £333,711 in the previous year to £321,327 in 2025.
Staff costs during the year were as follows: Wages and salaries 273,933 285,103 Social security costs 25,480 25,624 Pension costs 21,914 22,984 Total £321,327 £333,711
Financial · Observational claim · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
The average number of full-time equivalent employees was eight in the year ending March 31, 2025.
The average number of persons employed during the year expressed in full time equivalents (35 hours per week) was: Number 8 Full time equivalents 8
Operational · Observational claim · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
The Independent Examiner assists with the preparation of financial statements.
In common with many other organisations of our size and nature we use our Independent Examiner to assist with the preparation of the financial statements.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
The organisation's total income from charitable activities includes £1,011 in unrestricted funds and £108,230 in restricted funds.
In 2025, of the total income from charitable activities, £1,011 was unrestricted and £108,230 was restricted.
Financial · Observational claim · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
The independent examiner confirmed that the financial statements of the Association comply with all relevant requirements.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or 2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or 3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the financial statements give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination
Governance · Procedural statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
The Association's financial statements were prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and relevant accounting standards.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019
Governance · Procedural statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
The Association is budgeting for new grant income of £145,000 in 2025/26.
At present we are budgeting for new grant income of £145,000 for 2025/26
Financial · Funding statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The Association has a reserves policy to maintain at least three months of operating costs.
The Board have agreed to keep a minimum of 3 months operating costs as reserves to ensure the on -going viability of the organisation
Governance · Procedural statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The Association ended the year with a deficit of £177,021.
At the year end the financial statements show a deficit of £177,021 (2023/24: £5,509 surplus)
Financial · Funding statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
Grant income for the Association decreased to £108,230 in 2024/25.
Grant income decreased in 2024/25 to £108,230 (2023/24 : £330,538)
Financial · Funding statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The Association aims to showcase partnership models between NHS and voluntary sector providers.
Showcase and encourage developing partnership models that bring NHS and voluntary and community sector providers together effectively to create new and more flexible collaborative whole system vehicles delivering a more holistic range of person-centred services
Service · Policy statement · From Voluntary Sector Mental Health Providers Forum — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 11