The National Autistic Society
Notable UK charityAlso known as: National Autistic Society, National Society for Autistic Children, Action for Autism, Autism UK
Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.
Activities & Mission
Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.
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 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% 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 | £102,017,000 | £97,555,000 | £95,739,000 | £34,972,000 | £5,700,000 | 2265 / 913 |
| 2024 | £95,410,000 | £96,162,000 | £94,393,000 | £29,556,000 | £7,500,000 | 2374 / 895 |
| 2023 | £99,142,000 | £123,043,000 | £101,529,000 | £29,038,000 | £7,246,000 | 2469 / 937 |
| 2022 | £95,633,000 | £94,834,000 | £93,457,000 | £41,412,000 | £41,412,000 | 2527 / 2000 |
| 2021 | £95,457,000 | £93,531,000 | £92,064,000 | £36,105,000 | £36,105,000 | 2706 / 2000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Autistic Society
What does The National Autistic Society do?
Campaigning and lobbying.Raising Awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource Centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education Rights and Welfare Rights services.Supported Employment.Information.
How much income did The National Autistic Society report in 2025?
The National Autistic Society reported total income of £102.02m and reported expenditure of £97.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Autistic Society?
The National Autistic Society has a program ratio of 93.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Autistic Society registered as a charity?
The National Autistic Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 August 1975 as charity number 269425. It has been registered for 51 years.
Who runs The National Autistic Society?
The National Autistic Society is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Stephen John Ladyman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Autistic Society operate?
The National Autistic Society operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The National Autistic Society a registered charity?
Yes — The National Autistic Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 269425.
Details
42 Curtain Road
LONDON
EC2A 3NH
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Also Known As
- National Autistic Society
- National Society for Autistic Children
- Action for Autism
- Autism UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated