Sheila Coates Foundation

Advancing the education and mental health of children and young people in England who have autism

Activities & Mission

Advancing the education and mental health of children and young people in England who have autism

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£600,000

Latest Expenditure

£635,611

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £600,000

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £635,611

Raising Funds £0

Governance £6,460

Grants to Institutions £500,000

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£600,000	£635,611	£635,611	£92,462	£92,462	3 / 0
2024	£250,250	£502,018				0 / 0
2023	£520,000	£493,099	£493,099	£379,841	£178,841	0 / 1
2022	£730,000	£605,777	£605,777	£352,940	£148,940	0 / 1
2021	£565,000	£336,167	£336,167	£228,717	£121,717	0 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sheila Coates Foundation

What does Sheila Coates Foundation do?

Advancing the education and mental health of children and young people in England who have autism

How much income did Sheila Coates Foundation report in 2025?

Sheila Coates Foundation reported total income of £600k and reported expenditure of £636k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sheila Coates Foundation registered as a charity?

Sheila Coates Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 February 2020 as charity number 1188092. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Sheila Coates Foundation?

Sheila Coates Foundation is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sheila Coates Foundation operate?

Sheila Coates Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sheila Coates Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Sheila Coates Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188092.