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Autism Plus Limited

Also known as: Thorne House Autistic Community Ltd, Thorne House Services for Autism Ltd, Thorne House Services for Autism

The charity provides Residential and Supported Living services for adults with autism and other disabilities. Other key associated services includes Adult Learning, Employment and Training Programs, and Social Enterprises.

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Activities & Mission

The charity provides Residential and Supported Living services for adults with autism and other disabilities. Other key associated services includes Adult Learning, Employment and Training Programs, and Social Enterprises.

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
£13,321,701
Latest Expenditure
£13,413,888

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample: 59). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 49% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £124,617
Charitable Activities £13,028,048
Other Trading £155,942
Investments £13,094
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,122,722
Raising Funds £291,166
Governance £42,486
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
£13,321,701
£13,413,888£13,122,722£2,912,285£2,469,911420 / 41
2024
£13,353,482
£13,645,889£13,434,874£3,004,472£2,996,042270 / 20
2023
£12,422,000
£11,999,953£11,793,171£3,296,879£2,996,042283 / 42
2022
£10,505,168
£11,092,120£10,902,171£2,874,832£2,544,728307 / 25
2021
£11,055,092
£11,213,798£11,051,039£3,461,784£0349 / 46

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Autism Plus Limited

What does Autism Plus Limited do?

The charity provides Residential and Supported Living services for adults with autism and other disabilities. Other key associated services includes Adult Learning, Employment and Training Programs, and Social Enterprises.

How much income did Autism Plus Limited report in 2025?

Autism Plus Limited reported total income of £13.32m and reported expenditure of £13.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Autism Plus Limited?

Autism Plus Limited has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Economic and community development charities with income over £10M (sample of 59 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Autism Plus Limited registered as a charity?

Autism Plus Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1987 as charity number 518591. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Autism Plus Limited?

Autism Plus Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHARLES LINDSAY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Autism Plus Limited operate?

Autism Plus Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Autism Plus Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Autism Plus Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518591.

Details

Address
Autism Plus Llt
Exchange Brewery
2 Bridge Street
SHEFFIELD
S3 8NS
Registration Date
10 March 1987
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
518591
Charity Number
518591

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Trustees

CHARLES LINDSAY Chair
Christopher John Allen
Francis Scoon
Jane Susan McNeice
Matthew James Fletcher
PETER JOHN BRIGGS
Peter Tyerman
Richard Boor
Stephen Fletcher

Also Known As

  • Thorne House Autistic Community Ltd
  • Thorne House Services for Autism Ltd
  • Thorne House Services for Autism

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30 July 2026
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