AUTISM VENTURES
The Charity acts as a social enterprise to provide a variety of work experiences and outcomes that will benefit our service users in a person centred way according to their own needs and skills. An Autism Spectrum Condition suitable working environment will encourage inclusion, concentrate on sustainability and provide a host of wider community benefits.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £nil for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £871,216 and total expenditure of £871,216. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves stood at £55,622, noting that this level does not impact the charity's ability to meet day-to-day activities due to continuing support from the parent charity, Autism Initiatives Group.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW ROBERT GRAINGER
- Elizabeth Veronica Slater
- Mark Peter Nash
- NEIL EDWARD GROGAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £871k | £871k |
| 31/03/2024 | £794k | £794k |
| 31/03/2023 | £657k | £657k |
| 31/03/2022 | £553k | £553k |
| 31/03/2021 | £441k | £441k |
Common questions
Is AUTISM VENTURES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £nil for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £871,216 and total expenditure of £871,216. The trustees report that unrestricted free reserves stood at £55,622, noting that this level does not impact the charity's ability to meet day-to-day activities due to continuing support from the parent charity, Autism Initiatives Group. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of AUTISM VENTURES earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds AUTISM VENTURES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AUTISM VENTURES as a grant recipient include THE GROCERS' CHARITY, SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND, SKELTON BOUNTY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2023 | £4k | Disability |
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2023 | £2k | |
| SKELTON BOUNTY | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2022 | £9k | MeCycle Community Response Recovery & Resilience project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2019 | £9k | Mecycle Ladies Group |