North East Autism Society
Also known as: Tyne and Wear Autistic Society
Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life
Activities & Mission
Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life
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 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 70% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% 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 | £36,717,191 | £35,352,169 | £35,163,311 | £29,723,475 | £7,409,187 | 1034 / 60 |
| 2024 | £35,362,174 | £33,832,595 | £33,623,385 | £28,594,953 | £5,457,958 | 914 / 60 |
| 2023 | £31,514,278 | £30,880,947 | £30,702,637 | £27,330,374 | £3,835,567 | 876 / 65 |
| 2022 | £27,905,510 | £26,008,528 | £25,833,167 | £26,958,043 | £3,825,163 | 820 / 30 |
| 2021 | £25,279,268 | £23,056,107 | £22,870,135 | £25,322,061 | £6,053,484 | 759 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about North East Autism Society
What does North East Autism Society do?
Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life
How much income did North East Autism Society report in 2025?
North East Autism Society reported total income of £36.72m and reported expenditure of £35.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North East Autism Society?
North East Autism Society has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was North East Autism Society registered as a charity?
North East Autism Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 November 1993 as charity number 1028260. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs North East Autism Society?
North East Autism Society is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR RAKESH CHOPRA OBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does North East Autism Society operate?
North East Autism Society operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Gateshead and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is North East Autism Society a registered charity?
Yes — North East Autism Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1028260.
Details
DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CHESTER LE STREET
DURHAM
DH2 1AN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Tyne and Wear Autistic Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated