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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

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Activities & Mission

Working together to inspire, support, celebrate and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life

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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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£36,717,191
Latest Expenditure
£35,352,169

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,309,854
Charitable Activities £34,997,434
Other Trading £142,293
Investments £267,610
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £35,163,311
Raising Funds £188,858
Governance £245,237
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£36,717,191
£35,352,169£35,163,311£29,723,475£7,409,1871034 / 60
2024
£35,362,174
£33,832,595£33,623,385£28,594,953£5,457,958914 / 60
2023
£31,514,278
£30,880,947£30,702,637£27,330,374£3,835,567876 / 65
2022
£27,905,510
£26,008,528£25,833,167£26,958,043£3,825,163820 / 30
2021
£25,279,268
£23,056,107£22,870,135£25,322,061£6,053,484759 / 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.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
11 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1028260
Charity Number
1028260

Trustees

DR RAKESH CHOPRA OBE Chair
Bob Nicholson
Brendan Martin Mcbride
David Parker
JILLIAN CRUMBIE
Lisa Jayne Waller
NICHOLAS ANTHONY HOBDEY
Nicola Leonard
Stephen Connor
Stephen Eyres

Also Known As

  • Tyne and Wear Autistic Society

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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