Autism Unlimited Limited
Also known as: Autism Wessex, The Wessex Autistic Society
Principal activities are:Education, care and short break services for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficulties.Social care services to adults, children and families whose lives are affected by autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficultiesInformation, advice and advocacy services.
Activities & Mission
Principal activities are:Education, care and short break services for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficulties.Social care services to adults, children and families whose lives are affected by autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficultiesInformation, advice and advocacy services.
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 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 21% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,633,406 | £15,100,870 | £15,046,564 | £22,053,753 | £6,146,082 | 357 / 20 |
| 2024 | £14,475,255 | £12,926,022 | £12,871,371 | £21,521,218 | £4,598,868 | 325 / 6 |
| 2023 | £12,608,787 | £12,068,112 | £12,011,272 | £14,672,257 | £4,108,459 | 351 / 5 |
| 2022 | £12,250,253 | £11,658,000 | £11,526,532 | £14,131,582 | £3,731,670 | 372 / 16 |
| 2021 | £11,593,312 | £10,713,285 | £10,560,265 | £13,539,329 | £13,539,329 | 366 / 10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Autism Unlimited Limited
What does Autism Unlimited Limited do?
Principal activities are:Education, care and short break services for children and young people with autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficulties.Social care services to adults, children and families whose lives are affected by autism, learning difficulties or associated mental health difficultiesInformation, advice and advocacy services.
How much income did Autism Unlimited Limited report in 2025?
Autism Unlimited Limited reported total income of £15.63m and reported expenditure of £15.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Autism Unlimited Limited?
Autism Unlimited Limited has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Autism Unlimited Limited registered as a charity?
Autism Unlimited Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1990 as charity number 1000792. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Autism Unlimited Limited?
Autism Unlimited Limited 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 Autism Unlimited Limited operate?
Autism Unlimited Limited operates across 7 areas, including Bournemouth, Dorset, Hampshire and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Autism Unlimited Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Autism Unlimited Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000792.
Details
AVIATION BUSINESS PARK
CHRISTCHURCH
BH23 6NW
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Also Known As
- Autism Wessex
- The Wessex Autistic Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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- How metrics are calculated