Education And Services For People With Autism Limited
Also known as: European Services for People with Autism Limited, Espa Ltd
The charity provides high quality specialist residential, educational, training and employment, and day services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides high quality specialist residential, educational, training and employment, and day services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% 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 | £20,926,613 | £19,053,316 | £19,053,316 | £22,724,900 | £13,222,017 | 582 / 0 |
| 2024 | £19,020,545 | £17,784,639 | £17,784,639 | £20,851,603 | £11,326,709 | 578 / 0 |
| 2023 | £17,619,619 | £16,117,816 | £16,117,816 | £19,615,697 | £9,948,576 | 562 / 0 |
| 2022 | £16,118,180 | £14,817,535 | £14,817,535 | £17,883,663 | £9,241,436 | 570 / 0 |
| 2021 | £15,332,054 | £14,169,147 | £14,169,147 | £16,583,018 | £8,189,299 | 585 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Education And Services For People With Autism Limited
What does Education And Services For People With Autism Limited do?
The charity provides high quality specialist residential, educational, training and employment, and day services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
How much income did Education And Services For People With Autism Limited report in 2025?
Education And Services For People With Autism Limited reported total income of £20.93m and reported expenditure of £19.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Education And Services For People With Autism Limited?
Education And Services For People With Autism Limited has a program ratio of 91.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Education And Services For People With Autism Limited registered as a charity?
Education And Services For People With Autism Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 May 1994 as charity number 1037868. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Education And Services For People With Autism Limited?
Education And Services For People With Autism Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL EDWARD GILBERT SHATTOCK OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Education And Services For People With Autism Limited operate?
Education And Services For People With Autism Limited operates across 4 areas: Durham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and Sunderland.
Is Education And Services For People With Autism Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Education And Services For People With Autism Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1037868.
Details
Ferryboat Lane
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 3RL
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- European Services for People with Autism Limited
- Espa Ltd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated