AUTISM SPECTRUM CONNECTIONS CYMRU

Registered charity 1158045 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To promote and protect the physical and mental health of persons who have autism spectrum conditions through the provision of assistance , support, education and practical advice and to advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to autism.The promotion of social inclusion among persons who have ASC.

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Latest income
£547k
Latest spending
£547k
Registered
2014
Accounts read
FY2025

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 and expenditure both amounting to £546,761. The trustees confirm that unrestricted free reserves were £nil at year-end, noting that this does not impact the charity's ability to meet day-to-day activities due to continuing support from the parent charity, Autism Initiatives Group. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Welsh Government (47% of income)
Welsh Government are rolling over the funding stream for a year, so all projects will get the same funding in 25/26 as they received this year. — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
At the 31st March 2025 there are £nil general free reserves (2024: £nil). The trustees are aware of the current level of free reserves and expect it to increase to the required level in future years. — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by DSG Audit. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£547k
Total spending
£547k
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
9

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£547k£547k
31/03/2024£487k£487k
31/03/2023£640k£667k
31/03/2022£477k£492k
31/03/2021£462k£411k

Common questions

Is AUTISM SPECTRUM CONNECTIONS CYMRU 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 and expenditure both amounting to £546,761. The trustees confirm that unrestricted free reserves were £nil at year-end, noting that this does not impact the charity's ability to meet day-to-day activities due to continuing support from the parent charity, Autism Initiatives Group. The independent auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.