Autism Unlimited Limited
Analysis
Autism Unlimited Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Christchurch. It was registered in November 1990, 36 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02506982). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Autism Unlimited Limited reported income of £15.6m and spending of £15.1m, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £11.6m to £15.6m (+35%), an average of +7.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Autism Unlimited Limited sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Waterloo Foundation (£15.5m), Voiceability Advocacy (£15.9m) and Novalis Trust (£15.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and investments 1.4%. Charitable activities took 91% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. Reserves of £6.1m would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 357 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.7%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 1.4%
In the charity's own words
Principal activities are:Education, care and short break services for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficulties.Social care services to adults, children and families whose lives are affected by autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficultiesInformation, advice and advocacy services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Waterloo Foundation | Cardiff | £15.5m |
| Voiceability Advocacy | London | £15.9m |
| Novalis Trust | Gloucestershire | £15.3m |
| Bauer Radio's Cash for Kids Charities | Stockton on Tees | £16.1m |