Autism Together
Analysis
Autism Together is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bromborough. It was registered in January 1992, 34 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 02658268). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Autism Together reported income of £33.0m and spending of £31.0m, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £23.7m to £33.0m (+40%), an average of +8.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Autism Together sits at the 100th 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 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Norwood Schools Ltd (£32.7m), Benefact Trust Limited (£33.3m) and Walsingham Support (£30.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £44k. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. Reserves of £3.7m would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 906 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.6%
- Legacies 0.1%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
Established in 1968 the charity is now a leading provider of specialist residential, day services, respite and family support to people with autism, based in Wirral.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Norwood Schools Ltd | Stanmore | £32.7m |
| Benefact Trust Limited | Gloucester | £33.3m |
| Walsingham Support | Middlesex | £30.8m |
| The National Deaf Children's Society | London | £33.6m |