Action for Autism Barnsley
Analysis
Action for Autism Barnsley is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Barnsley. It was registered in January 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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 2026, Action for Autism Barnsley reported income of £26k and spending of £35k, spending 132% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2026, income fell from £33k to £26k (-20%), an average of -7.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 18%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Action for Autism Barnsley sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Grooops Dyslexia Aware Counselling (£26k), Hands Outstretched-Support and Relief Foundation (£26k) and Jaffna Holy Family Convent Past Pupils Association United Kingdom (£26k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a small charity based in Barnsley, that provides social activities for adults with autism. Through our programme, we promote participation in meaningful and fun activity, nurture wellbeing and social connectivity and help reduce isolation and loneliness for individuals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Grooops Dyslexia Aware Counselling | London | £26k |
| Hands Outstretched-Support and Relief Foundation | Birmingham | £26k |
| Jaffna Holy Family Convent Past Pupils Association United Kingdom | London | £26k |
| The Woolmer Hill School Trust Fund | Haslemere | £26k |