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Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust

Also known as: Spectrum

The provision of residential care, day services and education for people with autistic spectrum disorders, asperger syndrome, ADHD and other behaviourally linked disorders.

Activities & Mission

The provision of residential care, day services and education for people with autistic spectrum disorders, asperger syndrome, ADHD and other behaviourally linked disorders.

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.

Local Authority

Cornwall Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income
£14,370,585
Latest Expenditure
£18,201,522

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 126.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 48% 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

Donations & Legacies £75,157
Charitable Activities £14,259,526
Other Trading £35,900
Investments £2
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £18,197,911
Raising Funds £3,611
Governance £311,719
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 2021.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2021
£14,370,585
£18,201,522£18,197,911£2,175,249£2,175,249445 / 0
2020
£15,331,440
£14,420,816£14,392,748£6,006,186£550,737508 / 0
2019
£21,410,778
£21,029,218£20,966,123£5,095,562£0465 / 0
2018
£11,263,999
£11,253,306£11,243,535£4,714,002£4,702,613473 / 0
2017
£10,867,459
£10,402,028£10,394,419£4,703,309£4,691,920468 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust

What does Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust do?

The provision of residential care, day services and education for people with autistic spectrum disorders, asperger syndrome, ADHD and other behaviourally linked disorders.

How much income did Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust report in 2021?

Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust reported total income of £14.37m and reported expenditure of £18.20m for the financial year ending 2021, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust?

Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust has a program ratio of 126.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 98% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust registered as a charity?

Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 September 1993 as charity number 1026475. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust?

Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICHOLAS SIMON TOSTDEVINE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust operate?

Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust operates across 2 areas: Cornwall and Devon.

Is Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Devon And Cornwall Autistic Community Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1026475.

Details

Address
P K F FRANCIS CLARK
CENTENARY HOUSE
PENINSULA PARK
RYDON LANE
EXETER
EX2 7XE
Registration Date
30 September 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1026475
Charity Number
1026475

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Trustees

NICHOLAS SIMON TOSTDEVINE Chair
BARBARA MOORE
Christopher Hugh Camps

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Economic and community development Social care

Also Known As

  • Spectrum

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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