AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP
Group activities are to ;- provide assessment, care, education, employment and meaningful activity to individuals with autism spectrum condition.- provide information and support to individuals with ASC, their families and carers- expand education and care provisionParent company activities are to provide estate, administration and corporate support services to the charitable subsidiaries
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Group reported a small deficit of £0.1m for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income increasing by 8.4% to £93.1m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stand at £20.5m, though the trustees note that combined free reserves of £8.8m fall short of their aspirational target of circa £34.9m.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees are aware that combined free reserves of £8.8m falls short of the aspirational target that they have set”
“As permitted in the Charity’s governing document, an amount of £25,000 (2024: £25,000) was paid to Mr Brian Williams in respect of remuneration.” — page 47
“As permitted in the Charity’s governing document, an amount of £25,000 (2024: £25,000) was paid to Mr Brian Williams in respect of remuneration.” — page 47
“At the year-end Autism Initiatives Ireland owed £3k to Autism Initiatives (UK), £8k to Autism Initiatives Northern Ireland and £2k to the parent company, Autism Initiatives Group.” — page 47
“As permitted in the Charity’s governing document, an amount of £25,000 (2024: £25,000) was paid to Mr Brian Williams in respect of remuneration.” — page 47
“At the year-end Autism Initiatives Ireland owed £3k to Autism Initiatives (UK), £8k to Autism Initiatives Northern Ireland and £2k to the parent company, Autism Initiatives Group.” — page 47
“In September 2024, the Board of Autism Initiatives Group commissioned an independent governance review. The review identified areas for development and improvement, and the Board has committed to implementing the recommendations in phases.” — page 24
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Marie Cooil — Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Andrew Grainger — CEO
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- BRIAN EDWARD WILLIAMS
- ELIZABETH VERONICA SLATER
- John Alexander McCarthy
- ROSARIO VERONICA CARTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £93.1m | £93.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £85.9m | £86.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £76.8m | £76.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £71.2m | £69.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £68.0m | £63.3m |
Common questions
Is AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Group reported a small deficit of £0.1m for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income increasing by 8.4% to £93.1m. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stand at £20.5m, though the trustees note that combined free reserves of £8.8m fall short of their aspirational target of circa £34.9m. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DSG Audit.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 3 | £580k |
| MOTABILITY | 2 | £607k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 2 | £118k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £35k |
| VODAFONE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ASHMORE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| CULLUM FAMILY TRUST | 1 | £1.1m |
| THE BLOOMFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £888k |
Charities like this
- AUTISM INITIATIVES (UK)
- EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LIMITED
- Autism Unlimited Limited
- AUTISM SPECTRUM CONNECTIONS CYMRU
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE GROUP HOMES LIMITED
- THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP | £93.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| AUTISM INITIATIVES (UK) | £72.6m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM LIMITED | £20.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Autism Unlimited Limited | £15.6m | — | — | within | 51.5% | no doubt |
| AUTISM SPECTRUM CONNECTIONS CYMRU | £547k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE GROUP HOMES LIMITED | £1.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |