autistica

The charity supports people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and other defined groups. Autistica is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by making grants to organisations. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We are the UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. Our Mission is to create breakthroughs that enable all autistic people to live happier, healthier, longer lives. We do this through research, shaping policy and working with autistic people to make more of a difference.

Fundraising

See where Autistica is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,845,400

Latest Expenditure

£2,509,590

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 74.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 29.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,716,397

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £75,800

Investments £53,203

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,868,069

Raising Funds £641,521

Governance £92,970

Grants to Institutions £30,854

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,845,400	£2,509,590	£1,868,069	£1,981,255	£600,000	30 / 25
2024	£2,995,880	£1,900,053	£1,423,098	£2,645,445	£1,089,441	21 / 100
2023	£1,543,626	£1,797,914	£1,495,431	£1,549,618	£841,439	21 / 100
2022	£1,501,242	£1,497,067	£1,210,522	£1,830,862	£1,830,862	24 / 100
2021	£2,011,577	£1,591,119	£1,309,147	£1,784,801	£1,379,794	18 / 50