Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: -2

Support Score: 4

Low unrestricted reserves: -2
Strong growth: +2

No conflicts policy: -1
Only 4 Trustees: -1
Static board: -3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +4

Overall GiG Score: 2

AUTISM MATTERS

Group sessions where the rewards of friendship and communication with other similar to you are well worth it.Short breaks are fun but challenging, and really help develop new life skills, such as sharing, cooperation, patience, and self worth.One to one support is a unique opportunity to explore real life goals, such as managing money, working, volunteering, being more independent.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received modest backing from a grant maker
There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity does not have a Conflict of Interests policy
There are only 4 trustees
The Board composition appears to be rather static

Financial issues to consider:

Unrestricted reserves appear to be dangerously low at the latest year end

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/12/22	£759	£737	£22	£0	£154	£154	2.5	31	3
31/12/21	£546	£508	£37	£0	£132	£130	3.1	35	1
31/12/20	£368	£302	£66	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1
31/12/19	£354	£367	£-13	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1
31/12/18	£317	£290	£28	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	2
31/12/17	£235	£221	£14	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 12%
Highest pay band: £70,000-£80,000
Liabilities/Assets: 1%
Liabilities/Income: 0%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 100%
Reserves/Spending: 2.5 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 94.2

Asset Split ?

Established: 7 years

www.autism-matters.co.uk

info@autism-matters.co.uk

07500871568

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Listed activities

Disability

GiG Classification

Mental health and addiction

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Throughout England,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
People With Disabilities
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

31 employees
3 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

DCMS	£10,000
National Lottery Community Fund	£9,810
County Durham Community Foundation	£5,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Autism Matters Newcastle
£9,810	13/01/2023	The funding will be used to extend their support services for adults with autism to the Newcastle area and set up and trial a new support group to help establish a sustainable model to be used in ....more The funding will be used to extend their support services for adults with autism to the Newcastle area and set up and trial a new support group to help establish a sustainable model to be used in other areas. This will provide sensory and mental health support coping mechanisms and help reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund
£10,000	02/10/2020	"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more "The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."
County Durham Community Foundation - Autism Matters
£5,000	17/07/2020	To support vulnerable adults.
National Lottery Community Fund - Autism Angels
£10,000	15/11/2018 12	The funding will be used to deliver weekly work experience sessions for adults on the autistic spectrum, and engage them in delivering free community services including gardening, cleaning up areas, ....more The funding will be used to deliver weekly work experience sessions for adults on the autistic spectrum, and engage them in delivering free community services including gardening, cleaning up areas, food and clothing distribution and car cleaning. This will help develop the skills of participants including communication and customer service, aid their employment opportunities, and help ensure the future sustainability of the project.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (4)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

ALEX MICHAEL REDHEAD Appointed: 2017

AMY ELIZABETH OVEREND (Chair) Appointed: 2017

MELANIE REDHEAD Appointed: 2017

MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER BEAN Appointed: 2018

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 16/01/2017, number: 1171140

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Complaints handling
Paying staff
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

6 returns made; all on time

Main office

57 - 59 Mandale Road
Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6AE

Objectives

TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE WITH AN AUTISTIC SPECTRUM CONDITION, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS AND ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS, LIVES OR WORKS WITH SOMEBODY WITH AN AUTISTIC SPECTRUM CONDITION.TO PROVIDE PERSONALISED ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH AN AUTISTIC SPECTRUM CONDITION.

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