ASPIE LIMITED
ASPIE is a community based specialist support service for autistic adults. We provide peer support, autism specficcounselling, creative wellbeing activities including drama and art therapy groups, information and advocacy, helpingautistic adults reduce isolation, improve emotional wellbeing and develop confidence and self-worth to achieve thesocial inclusion they long for.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves amounted to £197,954, which the trustees consider to be in excess of their stated policy target of four months of running costs. The charity reported a net increase in unrestricted funds of £88,585 for the year, driven largely by exceptional incoming resources from a merger, while total expenditure decreased compared to the prior year.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the trustees to maintain unrestricted free reserves excluding fixed assets at a level sufficient to ensure the operation of the service for a minimum of 4 months.” — page 7
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/03/2026)
Trustees
- Julia Elizabeth Micklewrightchair
- Caren Richards
- DEREK CHARLES RAWLINS
- ELIZABETH ANN GREEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £168k | £89k |
| 31/12/2024 | £83k | £106k |
| 31/12/2023 | £91k | £82k |
| 31/12/2022 | £60k | £74k |
| 31/12/2021 | £123k | £73k |
Common questions
Is ASPIE LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted free reserves amounted to £197,954, which the trustees consider to be in excess of their stated policy target of four months of running costs. The charity reported a net increase in unrestricted funds of £88,585 for the year, driven largely by exceptional incoming resources from a merger, while total expenditure decreased compared to the prior year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ASPIE LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASPIE LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Compassionate Support |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Compassionate Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport England | 29/01/2026 | £12k | ASPIE |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/05/2024 | £20k | Continuity of ASPIE; a lifeline for Asperger adults |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2023 | £10k | Asperger support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/12/2020 | £7k | Preventing the loss of life of Asperger adults |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £10k | Play to Win |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/11/2016 | £9k | ASPIE EXTRA SOCIAL NETWORK AND INFORMATION SERVICE |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2015 | £9k | Micro Business Project for Asperger adults |