AUTISM HAMPSHIRE
Registered charity 288141 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE HAMPSHIRE AUTISTIC SOCIETY, THE HAMPSHIRE SOCIETY FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Specialist support to adults with autism through provision of registered care homes, supported living, community and domiciliary care services. Community Access advice and support. University Mentoring services. Facilitating social groups to increase wellbeing. Training and campaigning to raise local and national government awareness of the challenges and needs of those with autism.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating deficit of £22,439 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £495,140. The trustees confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties, supported by group cash pooling and cost-saving measures. Total reserves stood at £1,672,568, comprising £1,654,495 in unrestricted funds.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Employees paid over £60,000: 1
“The number of staff employees whose emoluments exceeded £60k were: 2025 1” — page 39
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: J Land (Chief Executive) received £167k remuneration including £13k pension contributions from The Avenues Trust Group. N Ford (Group Finance Director) received £130k remuneration including £9k pension contributions. No remuneration was paid for their roles as trustees. A collective premium of £6.7k was paid for Trustees Liability insurance.
“J Land, Chief Executive, is also a Trustee of Avenues Group. During the 2024/25 financial year she received £167k (2024: £155k) in remuneration including £13k of pension contributions (2024: £14k) from The Avenues Trust Group in respect of her role as Chief Executive. No remuneration or pension contributions were paid in relation to her role as a trustee (2024: none). N Ford, Group Director of Finance, is also a Trustee of Avenues Group. During the 2024/25 financial year she received £130k (2024: £117k) in remuneration including £9k of pension contributions (2024: £9k) from The Avenues Trust Group in respect of her role as Group Finance Director. No remuneration or pension contributions were paid in relation to her role as a trustee (2024: none).” — page 38
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: The charity is a member of the Avenues Trust Group and uses central services. The group acts as central banker, paying salary costs and creditors and receiving cash from customers. There were no write-offs during the year.
“As a member of the Avenues Trust Group, Autism Hampshire uses central services to carry out its operations. The group makes a charge for these central costs based on a blended ratio of group costs. In addition, Avenues Group acts as the central banker for Avenues London, paying salary costs and creditors and receiving cash from customers. There were no write offs during the year.” — page 46
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Hampshire Autistic Services Ltd
“The organisation has a wholly owned subsidiary – Hampshire Autistic Services Ltd (formerly Autism Hampshire Ltd) which remains a dormant company, having never traded.” — page 11
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by RSM UK Audit LLP. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
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Corporate structure
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Autism Hampshire (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- AECOM — “People supported by Autism Hampshire received a delightful surprise just ahead of Easter, thanks to a generous donation from the Southampton…” (source page)
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council — “Basingstoke Strengthening Communities Grant” (source page)
- Boshier-Hinton Foundation — “Boshier-Hinton Foundation Grant awarded to support autistic adults” (source page)
- The National Lottery — “National Lottery funding for community groups” (source page)
- The Co-operative Group — “Support Serendipity through the Co-op Local Community Fund” (source page)
- Virgin Unite — “Virgin Unite Local Legends Grant” (source page)
Company officers (Companies House)
Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.
- HUI, Luis — director, appointed 27/11/2025on trustee list
- FORD, Nicola — director, appointed 28/01/2025on trustee list
- LAND, Joanne — director, appointed 28/01/2025on trustee list
- RICH, Terence Andrew — director, appointed 01/11/2023on trustee list
- BROWN, Alistair Gordon — director, appointed 01/11/2023on trustee list
- GILVARRY, Evlynne — director, appointed 01/11/2023not on trustee list
- TURNBULL, Jayne — director, appointed 12/12/2017on trustee list
- OSMAN, Lauren — secretary, appointed 01/11/2023
Official officers record.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
2 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
CQC provider record: Autism Hampshire — Registered, 16 registered locations, 1 regulated activity, last inspected 28/07/2022.charity number confirmed by CQC CQC record
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£156k
Reported reserves equal ~1.6 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (96% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 2.2% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
Care Quality Commission ratings
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Register events
- Received assets from another charity (24/08/2023) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (17/08/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Hampshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is AUTISM HAMPSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small operating deficit of £22,439 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant improvement from the previous year's deficit of £495,140. The trustees confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties, supported by group cash pooling and cost-saving measures. Total reserves stood at £1,672,568, comprising £1,654,495 in unrestricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Who funds AUTISM HAMPSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AUTISM HAMPSHIRE as a grant recipient include THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE WILL CHARITABLE TRUST, FORD BRITAIN TRUST, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
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