Spectrum Gaming
Analysis
Spectrum Gaming is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Manchester. It was registered in March 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, economic/community development/employment 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 and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Spectrum Gaming reported income of £563k and spending of £501k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2025, income grew from £167k to £563k (+238%), an average of +50% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 125%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Spectrum Gaming sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Artizan International (£563k), The Edward Barnsley Educational Trust (£564k) and Aylsham and District Care Trust (£563k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 95% and donations and legacies 5.1%. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 4.9%. Reserves of £50k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 18 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 5.1%
- Charitable activities 95%
In the charity's own words
Spectrum Gaming is an online community for autistic young people which has three main intended outcomes:1) Building Friendships2) Increasing Self-Acceptance 3) Advocacy - We don't just want to be a community that enables autistic young people to develop meaningful friendships, we want to create a movement that will have a positive influence on autistic young people across the UK.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Artizan International | North Yorkshire | £563k |
| The Edward Barnsley Educational Trust | Petersfield | £564k |
| Aylsham and District Care Trust | Norwich | £563k |
| We Are Farming Minds | Aconbury | £565k |