BOLTON ADULT AUTISM SUPPORT
Bolton Adult Autism Support (BAAS) is a grassroots charity supporting autistic adults and their carers. Our Vision is a society that accepts, involves and understands autistic people. Where all autistic adults and their carers feel they belong. Our service offers a Befriending Service, Group Social & Life Skills Events, Welfare Benefits Advocacy, Carers Only Support & Autism Awareness Training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of income over expenditure of £19,579 for the 14-month period ended 31 December 2025. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting the charity's operations are set to transfer to a successor entity, Befriending & Adult Autism Support, which will acquire the net assets of £73,912.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 in the period to 31st December 2025 or the previous 12 month period.” — page 30
Trustees
- Anita Powleychair
- Daniel James Morris
- Hannah Mary Lovatt
- Michelle Grogan
- Nathaniel Akande
- Ralph John Ellerton
- Roselle Gorman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £116k | £96k |
| 31/10/2024 | £72k | £73k |
| 31/10/2023 | £49k | £20k |
| 31/10/2022 | £19k | £18k |
| 31/10/2021 | £10k | £3k |
Common questions
Is BOLTON ADULT AUTISM SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of income over expenditure of £19,579 for the 14-month period ended 31 December 2025. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for going concern, noting the charity's operations are set to transfer to a successor entity, Befriending & Adult Autism Support, which will acquire the net assets of £73,912. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Independent Accountants.
What does the highest-paid employee of BOLTON ADULT AUTISM SUPPORT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds BOLTON ADULT AUTISM SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BOLTON ADULT AUTISM SUPPORT as a grant recipient include CRH CHARITABLE TRUST, BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES, THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £13k | |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/04/2025 | £24k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2024 | £20k | Autism Advocacy Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2021 | £105k | Befriending Plus Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/08/2016 | £6k | The BAAS Befriending Service |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| THE ASHMORE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| CULLUM FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE BLOOMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £888k |
| MOTABILITY | 1 | £606k |
| PROJECT GIVING BACK | 1 | £511k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE RAYNE FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
Charities like this
- BERKSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY
- BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT
- BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
- CENTRE FOR ADHD AND AUTISM SUPPORT
- Bolton Community Advice
- BRISTOL AUTISM SUPPORT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLTON ADULT AUTISM SUPPORT | £116k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BERKSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY | £207k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT | £377k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT | £231k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR ADHD AND AUTISM SUPPORT | £1.5m | — | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| Bolton Community Advice | £210k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |