Centre for ADHD and Autism Support
Analysis
Centre for ADHD and Autism Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ruislip. It was registered in March 2021, 5 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 services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Centre for ADHD and Autism Support reported income of £1.5m and spending of £1.3m, spending 88% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2025, income grew from £762k to £1.5m (+96%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Centre for ADHD and Autism Support sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rutland House Community Trust Limited (£1.5m), Paul's Place (South West) (£1.5m) and Walesby Forest (£1.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 85% and donations and legacies 14%. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 3.2%. Reserves of £562k would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 35 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 14%
- Charitable activities 85%
- Investments 1.0%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
CAAS supports, educates and empowers individuals with ADHD or who are autistic (pre and post-diagnosis), their families, and the wider community. We do this through a range of different services including advice and signposting, specialist courses and training, support groups and individual support. Through raising awareness, we aim to change perceptions and break down barriers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland House Community Trust Limited | Oakham | £1.5m |
| Paul's Place (South West) | Bristol | £1.5m |
| Walesby Forest | Newark | £1.5m |
| The Hubb Foundation | Staffordshire | £1.5m |