Autism Aware UK
Analysis
Autism Aware UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Stoke-On-Trent. It was registered in October 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2023, Autism Aware UK reported income of £32k and spending of £28k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2023, income grew from £22k to £32k (+45%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 46% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Autism Aware UK sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth (£32k), Purbeck Youth Music (£32k) and Wandsworth Chelsea and Fulham Unit 278 of the Sea Cadet Corps (£32k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity as in double default: it has missed the deadline for its annual return or accounts in two or more successive years.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Autism Aware UK (AAUK) works hard to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).AAUK also provides online support to families affected by autism by sharing information and offering advice or just being there to listen. AAUK raises funds which are then used to purchase specialist equipment, which is then donated to schools/groups that educate/support people with autism.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth | Norwich | £32k |
| Purbeck Youth Music | Swanage | £32k |
| Wandsworth Chelsea and Fulham Unit 278 of the Sea Cadet Corps | London | £32k |
| Loraine Michaelis Foundation | West Sussex | £32k |