Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru
Analysis
Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Merseyside. It was registered in July 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08461023). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru reported income of £547k and spending of £547k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £462k to £547k (+18%), an average of +4.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Autism Spectrum Connections Cymru sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Charity (£547k), The Chestnut Appeal for Men's Health Ltd (£547k) and Centre 56 Limited (£546k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 63% and charitable activities 37%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. It employed 9 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 63%
- Charitable activities 37%
In the charity's own words
To promote and protect the physical and mental health of persons who have autism spectrum conditions through the provision of assistance , support, education and practical advice and to advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to autism.The promotion of social inclusion among persons who have ASC.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Charity | Dudley | £547k |
| The Chestnut Appeal for Men's Health Ltd | Plymouth | £547k |
| Centre 56 Limited | Liverpool | £546k |
| The Torbay Hospital League of Friends | Torquay | £547k |