Space4autism

Analysis

Space4autism is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Macclesfield. It was registered in May 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.

In the financial year ending March 2025, Space4autism reported income of £721k and spending of £561k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.

Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Space4autism sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sports Traider Charity (£720k), Croydon Voluntary Association for the Blind (£722k) and Pembrokeshire People First (£719k).

In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 91%, charitable activities 4.7% and investments 3.1%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £2,500. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.7%. Reserves of £135k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 25 people.