SOCOPS

Registered charity 1133360 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

SOCOPS operates 2 youth groups in Exeter, accessed by young people with a diagnosis of Aspergers syndrome or high functioning Autism. Socops provides social opportunities and support for the entire family including parents and siblings.The youth group for 8-15 year olds is based at a community centre and meets weekly.The youth group for 15+ meets at different venues in the community.

Objects

TO RELIEVE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE ASPERGERS SYNDROME/AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER ( HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM) AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IN PARTICULAR TO PROVIDE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING ASPERGER'S SYNDROME/AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER AND THEIR SIBLINGS AND PARENTS.

Area of benefit: UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, DEVON.

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Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · Disability · Amateur Sport · website · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: East Devon, South West, England (from the postcode on the register)

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• Complaints handling
• Paying staff
• Risk management
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Volunteer management

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• Received assets from another charity (18/08/2026) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

• Barbara williamsonchair
• Ian Burrows
• Mark Williamson
• Patricia Woods
• Simon Williamson

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Operates in: Devon

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