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Ambitious About Autism

Also known as: The Treehouse Trust

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM IS THE NATIONAL CHARITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT, RUN A RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES INCLUDING THE PIONEERING TREEHOUSE SCHOOL, AND CAMPAIGN TO MAKE THE ORDINARY POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM.

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Activities & Mission

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM IS THE NATIONAL CHARITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT, RUN A RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES INCLUDING THE PIONEERING TREEHOUSE SCHOOL, AND CAMPAIGN TO MAKE THE ORDINARY POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£42,837,000
Latest Expenditure
£42,282,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,453,000
Charitable Activities £39,489,000
Other Trading £643,000
Investments £252,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £40,953,000
Raising Funds £1,329,000
Governance £526,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£42,837,000
£42,282,000£40,953,000£33,500,000£3,086,000825 / 20
2024
£52,371,000
£40,326,000£39,119,000£33,052,000£3,086,000777 / 20
2023
£27,880,000
£27,098,000£26,024,000£21,028,000£2,776,000513 / 20
2022
£24,473,000
£23,423,000£22,660,000£20,072,000£2,863,000461 / 20
2021
£22,852,000
£21,584,000£20,929,000£16,367,000£2,414,000477 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ambitious About Autism

What does Ambitious About Autism do?

AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM IS THE NATIONAL CHARITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM. WE PROVIDE INFORMATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT, RUN A RANGE OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES INCLUDING THE PIONEERING TREEHOUSE SCHOOL, AND CAMPAIGN TO MAKE THE ORDINARY POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AUTISM.

How much income did Ambitious About Autism report in 2025?

Ambitious About Autism reported total income of £42.84m and reported expenditure of £42.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ambitious About Autism registered as a charity?

Ambitious About Autism was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1997 as charity number 1063184. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Ambitious About Autism?

Ambitious About Autism is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ambitious About Autism operate?

Ambitious About Autism operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ambitious About Autism a registered charity?

Yes — Ambitious About Autism is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063184.

Details

Address
Pears National Centre for Autism
Woodside Avenue
London
N10 3JA
Registration Date
2 July 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3940203
Charity Number
1063184

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Trustees

Andrew Forbes
Anna Thatcher
Eduardo Gutierrez-Garcia
Ian Caplan
Jack Welch
Michael Clark
Robert Bishop

Also Known As

  • The Treehouse Trust

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