AUTISMABLE CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
09481285 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

AUTISMABLE CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

AUTISMABLE CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025

Principal activities of the company

The company's principal activity during the year continued to be provision of eductional courses, employment support and social opportunities for people on the autism spectrum.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Andrew Forster
Michael Ross
Antony Lee
Sinead Krzyzyk
Andrew Kamel
Lisa-Marie Tonelli


The directors shown below have held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 17 January 2025

Kay Richardson
Michelle Poole
Alisia Millet


The director shown below has held office during the period of
16 January 2025 to 31 March 2025

Rachel Mawson


The director shown below has held office during the period of
3 January 2025 to 31 March 2025

Dean Coombe


The director shown below has held office during the period of
2 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Louise Bagshaw


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Andrew Forster
Status: Director

AUTISMABLE CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024


£

£
Turnover: 627,920 480,276
Cost of sales: ( 80,125 ) ( 46,523 )
Gross profit(or loss): 547,795 433,753
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 925,778 ) ( 1,127,564 )
Other operating income: 383,884 717,778
Operating profit(or loss): 5,901 23,967
Interest receivable and similar income: 87 0
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 4,182 ) ( 5,667 )
Profit(or loss) before tax: 1,806 18,300
Tax: ( 1,606 ) ( 4,263 )
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 200 14,037

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Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: 3 2,183 2,183
Tangible assets: 4 134,906 153,919
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 137,089 156,102
Current assets
Stocks: 5 360 360
Debtors: 6 78,579 33,903
Cash at bank and in hand: 229,020 232,843
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 307,959 267,106
Prepayments and accrued income: 60,257 95,126
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 7 ( 129,820 ) ( 130,553 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 238,396 231,679
Total assets less current liabilities: 375,485 387,781
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 8 ( 30,130 ) ( 37,330 )
Provision for liabilities: ( 9,434 ) ( 12,168 )
Accruals and deferred income: ( 162,953 ) ( 165,515 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 172,968 172,768
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 172,968 172,768
Total members' funds: 172,968 172,768

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 29 December 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Andrew Forster
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

AUTISMABLE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue from the rendering of services. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows: Computer, Office and Fixtures - 25% straight line Plant & machinery - 25% straight line Motor vehicles - 33% reducing balance

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Intangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative amortisation and any accumulative impairment losses.

    Other accounting policies

    Stocks Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is determined using the first in first out method. The carrying amount of stock sold is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised. Debtors Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Creditors Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method. Taxation A current tax liability is recognised for the tax payable on the taxable profit of the current and past periods. A current tax asset is recognised in respect of a tax loss that can be carried back to recover tax paid in a previous period. Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences between the recognition of income and expenses in the financial statements and their inclusion in tax assessments. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference, except for revalued land and investment property where the tax rate that applies to the sale of the asset is used. Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. Provisions Provisions (ie liabilities of uncertain timing or amount) are recognised when there is an obligation at the reporting date as a result of a past event, it is probable that economic benefit will be transferred to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Pensions Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 20 17

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Intangible assets

Goodwill Other Total
Cost £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 2,183 2,183
Additions
Disposals
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 2,183 2,183
Amortisation
At 1 April 2024 0 0
Charge for year
On disposals
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 0 0
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 2,183 2,183
At 31 March 2024 2,183 2,183

AUTISMABLE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 86,686 12,937 10,700 114,899 32,789 258,011
Additions 1,420 0 9,448 10,868
Disposals ( 3,434 ) ( 1,664 ) ( 5,098 )
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2025 88,106 12,937 7,266 122,683 32,789 263,781
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 0 12,552 3,501 77,740 10,299 104,092
Charge for year 222 1,445 17,940 7,422 27,029
On disposals ( 707 ) ( 1,539 ) ( 2,246 )
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2025 0 12,774 4,239 94,141 17,721 128,875
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 88,106 163 3,027 28,542 15,068 134,906
At 31 March 2024 86,686 385 7,199 37,159 22,490 153,919

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

5. Stocks

2025 2024
£ £
Stocks 360 360
Payments on account 0 0
Total 360 360

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

6. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 70,079 33,903
Prepayments and accrued income 0 0
Other debtors 8,500
Total 78,579 33,903

AUTISMABLE CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 7,200 7,200
Trade creditors 37,000 22,600
Taxation and social security 81,620 96,753
Other creditors 4,000 4,000
Total 129,820 130,553

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

8. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 30,130 37,330
Total 30,130 37,330

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

9. Financial Commitments

Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year During the reporting period, AutismAble CIC donated a percentage of surplus generated from trading contracts and commercial training activity to The Inclusionists CIO, a partner charity delivering an employment programme aligned with AutismAble CIC's community interest objectives. This donation was made to further community benefit, support inclusive employment outcomes, and strengthen local provision. This has been accrued and agreed to be paid within 9 months following the accounts year end. Contingent liabilities There was provision brought forward of £4,000 for courses not fully delivered which under discussion with the main grant providers. £4,000 of these provision have been carried forward.

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

AUTISMABLE CIC

Company Number: 09481285 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2025

Company activities and impact

AutismAble CIC is a non-profit organisation that supports autistic and neurodivergent people to live more independent, confident, and connected lives. Our activities focus on education, employment, wellbeing, and community participation, in line with our mission to enable and empower individuals and families. During the reporting year, AutismAble CIC supported 326 direct beneficiaries through programmes, learning sessions, and community activities. We also indirectly reached approximately 912 people by supporting parents and carers, delivering autism awareness training, and engaging the wider community through workshops, events, and open days. What We Did - Supported 68 young people with special educational needs through personalised EmployAble, AchievAble, and Domiciliary Care pathways - Achieved 100% satisfaction from members - Enabled 11 people to access paid employment - Supported 3 young people to live independently - Completed a £30,000 People’s Health Trust project, installing two permanent outdoor classrooms at Westoe Community Hub and delivering wellbeing sessions - Sustained core services through Year 2 funding from the Henry Smith Charity - Completed a Youth Investment Fund (DCMS) project, including £400,000 capital refurbishment and £90,000 revenue funding to redevelop a youth hub in South Shields - Delivered the Youth Music ‘Future Collaborations’ project, reaching 102 neurodivergent young people - Secured funding from Historic England, resulting in a permanent heritage plaque at Westoe Community Hub - Secured £160,000 from the National Lottery for the Better Futures project - Delivered an inclusive social club in Sunderland funded by Awards for All (£20,000) - Commenced delivery of the Motability Foundation-funded (£97,000) independent travel programme, “Travelling with Confidence” Jobs and Volunteering - Employed 23 full-time and 5 part-time staff - Provided volunteering opportunities for 12 people, including training and routes into employment Community Work - Delivered adult education and training (19+) in partnership with Generator and NECA - Delivered community workshops with the Energy Saving Trust - Provided autism awareness training to 67 people - Ran free digital skills sessions, social clubs, and inclusive sports activities - Delivered disability football coaching with Hebburn Town Football Club, benefiting 39 participants Impact - 25% improvement in mental wellbeing (SWEMWBS) - 30% reduction in isolation (Campaign to End Loneliness Metric) - 96% increase in reported friendships - 85% regular engagement in wellbeing activities, with improved confidence and reduced anxiety - Parent/carer satisfaction averaging 9.5 out of 10 - Strong completion and progression rates in education and skills courses - 40 young people supported into work placements, with 60% moving into paid employment - A percentage of surplus generated from trading and commercial training was reinvested into a local, mission-aligned employment programme delivered by The Inclusionists CIO, benefiting 50 autistic and disabled people through improved access to skills development and employment support.

Consultation with stakeholders

AutismAble CIC works closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including autistic individuals, parents and carers, staff, volunteers, educators, employers, funders, and local authority commissioners across South Tyneside and Sunderland. Who We Consult - Autistic children, young people, and adults - Parents, carers, and families - Staff and volunteers - Employers and education partners - Funders and commissioners How We Consult - Learner voice groups and group meetings - Feedback forms, course evaluations, and surveys - One-to-one support sessions - Steering groups and board representation - Social media, suggestion boxes, and informal feedback Consultation is ongoing, with monthly learner voice meetings and regular strategic workshops to inform service development. Representation - Our governing board includes an autistic young person, three parents of autistic individuals, and a youth steering group of six autistic members - At least 50% of board members are neurodivergent or have immediate neurodivergent family members, ensuring lived experience informs decision-making How Feedback Is Used - Members influence funding priorities and activity choices, including music, sports, and learning programmes - Individual support plans are shaped by direct feedback from beneficiaries and families - Employers are consulted to improve work placements and autism awareness training, leading to better employment outcomes Examples of Change - Sea Change Cafe was developed in response to community feedback and provides training and paid employment opportunities - The Future Collaborations music project is continually adapted based on participant feedback - Hebburn Town AutismAble FC was created following requests from beneficiaries to support wellbeing and social inclusion

Directors' remuneration

Directors Salaries are as identified in the full accounts. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

Transfer of assets

During the reporting period, AutismAble CIC donated a percentage of surplus generated from trading contracts and commercial training activity to The Inclusionists CIO, a partner charity delivering an employment programme aligned with AutismAble CIC’s community interest objectives. This donation was made to further community benefit, support inclusive employment outcomes, and strengthen local provision. No private benefit arose from this transfer, and it was made in accordance with the CIC asset lock.

This report was approved by the board of directors on
18 December 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Andrew Forster
Status: Director