AUTISM INCLUSIVE
Autism Inclusive works to support autistic children and adults, those with ADHD and other neuro divergent conditions, and their carers and families. We provide support groups, activities, fun days, professional advice and education, for those with a diagnosis and for those who just suspect. We welcome all.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE;1) THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED AND THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS, OR THOSE AWAITING DIAGNOSIS, BY;I) PROMOTING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE OR SUPPORTING THEIR EQUAL ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES,II) ENABLING SUCH INDIVIDUALS (AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM) TO DEVELOP COPING MECHANISMS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.III) PROMOTING AUTISM AWARENESS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING, TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY.2) THE PROMOTION OF ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY INDIVIDUALS WITH AN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS OR THOSE AWAITING ONE, PRINCIPALLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL AND CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £24,520 for the year, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £30,454 to £5,934. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts provide a true and fair view, noting only that some invoices were lost during a premises move but were verified via bank records. The trustees report that the principal source of funding remains grants and donations, supplemented by income from a cafe and shop.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 12
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2022
- Volunteers: 10
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
1 annual return is past its due date with no recorded received date (Charity Commission register).
Trustees
- Gemma Moloney-Ridsdalechair
- Amanda Jayne Martin
- Debbie Thelwell
- Kathrine NG
- Oliver William Tse-San Ng
- Samuel Oliver Foster
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | — | — |
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £54k |
| 31/12/2023 | £49k | £100k |
| 31/12/2022 | £83k | £48k |
| 31/12/2021 | £69k | £60k |
Common questions
Is AUTISM INCLUSIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £24,520 for the year, reducing its unrestricted reserves from £30,454 to £5,934. The independent examiner confirmed the accounts provide a true and fair view, noting only that some invoices were lost during a premises move but were verified via bank records. The trustees report that the principal source of funding remains grants and donations, supplemented by income from a cafe and shop. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AUTISM INCLUSIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AUTISM INCLUSIVE as a grant recipient include LARA ATKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, JOSEPH LEVY FOUNDATION, CRH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE ANTHONY AND ELIZABETH MELLOWS CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | Autism Inclusive Youth Club and Gaming 14+ |
| Sport England | 09/05/2022 | £1k | Jubilee Fund - Climbing Club |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID & RUTH LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £188k |
| THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE SHERLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £32k |
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £18k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| BC Partners Foundation | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- LONDON AUTISM GROUP CHARITY
- Autism Unlimited Limited
- THE AUTISM TRUST LIMITED
- PACT FOR AUTISM
- AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP
- AUTISM PLUS LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTISM INCLUSIVE | £30k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON AUTISM GROUP CHARITY | £52k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Autism Unlimited Limited | £15.6m | — | — | within | 51.5% | no doubt |
| THE AUTISM TRUST LIMITED | £61k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| PACT FOR AUTISM | £100k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP | £93.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |