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.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £52,371,000 | £40,326,000 | £39,119,000 | £33,052,000 | £3,086,000 | 777 / 20 |
| 2023 | £27,880,000 | £27,098,000 | £26,024,000 | £21,028,000 | £2,776,000 | 513 / 20 |
| 2022 | £24,473,000 | £23,423,000 | £22,660,000 | £20,072,000 | £2,863,000 | 461 / 20 |
| 2021 | £22,852,000 | £21,584,000 | £20,929,000 | £16,367,000 | £2,414,000 | 477 / 20 |
| 2020 | £20,039,000 | £19,239,000 | £18,291,000 | £15,321,000 | £1,898,000 | 460 / 20 |
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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 2024?
Ambitious About Autism reported total income of £52.37m and reported expenditure of £40.33m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ambitious About Autism?
Ambitious About Autism has a program ratio of 74.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Woodside Avenue
London
N10 3JA
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Also Known As
- The Treehouse Trust
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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