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Unrestricted funds are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees for general objects.
Unrestricted funds are funds that are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity and which has not been designated for other purposes.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 10
Expenditure is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 10
Income tax recoverable on donations is recognised at the time of donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 9
Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over them and receipt of economic benefit is probable.
Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over the item, any associated conditions have been met, receipt of economic benefit is probable, and the value can be measured reliably.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 9
Income from grants is recognised when entitlement to funds and performance conditions are met.
Income from grants, including government grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds and any performance conditions have been met.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 9
Income is recognised when entitlement to income is probable and measurable.
All income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 9
All assets and liabilities were fully settled, resulting in a nil balance of reserves at the point of closure.
Significant events: The Trustees have completed the orderly wind‑down of the charity. All remaining assets and liabilities were fully settled, resulting in a nil balance of reserves at the point of closure.
Financial · Observational claim · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 9
The financial statements were prepared on a break-up basis due to the charity's cessation.
Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a break‑up basis.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 9
The charity's financial statements were examined by an independent examiner.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Autism Family Support Oxfordshire 'the charity' for the period ended 31 May 2026 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 6
The charity's financial statements were approved by the trustees on July 21, 2026.
This Trustees annual report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 21 July 2026 and is signed on their behalf by: Liz Hickingbotham Chair
Governance · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 5
The charity ceased operations on May 31, 2026.
The charity formally ceased operations on 31 May 2026, with no remaining assets or liabilities.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 4
The financial statements were prepared on a break-up basis due to the charity's closure.
As a result, the Trustees concluded that it was not appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. The accounts have therefore been prepared on a break‑up basis, in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 4
The charity did not have sufficient resources to continue operating and planned a wind-down.
The Trustees undertook a review of the charity’s financial position, including cash flow forecasts and funding expectations. This review identified that the charity did not have sufficient resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 4
The charity reported a net deficit of £71,671 for the year ending May 2026.
The charity reported a net deficit of £71,671 for the period (2025: £25 deficit).
Financial · Funding statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 3
The charity's total expenditure increased to £232,026 in the year ending May 2026.
Total expenditure increased to £232,026 (2025: £186,805), reflecting the continued delivery of services and the costs associated with managing the charity through to closure.
Financial · Funding statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 3
Grant income significantly decreased to £500 in the year ending May 2026.
Total income for the period was £160,355 (2025: £186,780). This reduction primarily reflects a significant decrease in grant income, which fell to £500 (2025: £63,168).
Financial · Funding statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 3
The charity's total income decreased to £160,355 in the year ending May 2026.
Total income for the period was £160,355 (2025: £186,780).
Financial · Funding statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 3
Autism Family Support Oxfordshire provided support to autistic children and their families in Oxfordshire.
Autism Family Support Oxfordshire is a registered charity that provided support to autistic children and young people and their families across Oxfordshire.
Service · Policy statement · From Autism Family Support Oxfordshire — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 May 2026, page 3
The farm's total charitable activities cost £241,478 last year.
Total 124,389 241,478
Financial · Funding statement · From Gloverspiece Community Care Farm Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 18
The farm's total management costs were £39,514 last year.
Total 33,779 39,514
Financial · Funding statement · From Gloverspiece Community Care Farm Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 18