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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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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.
How efficient is Sheila Coates Foundation?
Sheila Coates Foundation has a program ratio of 105.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anne Kathryn Duffy M.ED. 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.
Details
SHOREHAM ROAD
UPPER BEEDING
STEYNING
BN44 3TN
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