Atypical Work Space
Analysis
Atypical Work Space is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in St Albans. It was registered in August 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Atypical Work Space reported income of £16k and spending of £16k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2025, income fell from £24k to £16k (-32%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income dropped by 52%. Over the whole period it spent 83% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Atypical Work Space sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Centre For Restoration (£16k), Cwmtawe Action to Combat Hardship (£16k) and Apna Aashyana (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide a safe and supportive work and social environment, where adjustments are made so our neurodiverse team can receives training in the repair of IT and computer equipment for resale which provides them with paid work experience opportunities assisting them with leaving more independent and productive lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Centre For Restoration | East Ham | £16k |
| Cwmtawe Action to Combat Hardship | Swansea | £16k |
| Apna Aashyana | Warlingham | £16k |
| Streams of Mercy | Sutton | £16k |