MyOTAS
Analysis
MyOTAS is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wickford. It was registered in August 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, MyOTAS reported income of £179k and spending of £133k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £26k to £179k (+578%), an average of +61% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income rose by 124%. Over the whole period it spent 76% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, MyOTAS sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Bright Eyes (£179k), Space Youth Project (£179k) and Bruce Wake Charity (£179k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Parent Support Groups both in person and online. 1:1 support for families in person, on the phone, or by email. Referrals accepted from outside agencies and parents direct. Activities for neurodivergent children (autistic, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, etc) Seminars by professionals to give advice to parents
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Bright Eyes | Luton | £179k |
| Space Youth Project | Poole | £179k |
| Bruce Wake Charity | Rutland | £179k |
| Community Welfare Services | London | £179k |