Finance Score: -2

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 5

Deficit latest year: -2
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 12

AUTISM AND NEURODIVERSITY NORTH SCOTLAND

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from a grant maker recently
Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Financial issues to consider:

Income was lower than spending in the latest year

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/12/17	31/12/18	31/12/19	31/12/20	31/12/21	31/12/22
Charitable activities		£409,562	£381,284	£300,098		£455,311
Donations & Legacies		£34,001	£25,264	£52,590
Other Income
Investment Income		£456	£1,901	£925		£689
Total income	£459,514	£444,019	£408,449	£353,613	£544,008	£579,890
Charitable activities spending		£430,967	£417,570	£385,622		£657,132
Fundraising costs
Other spending
Total spending	£493,595	£430,967	£417,570	£385,622	£566,301	£657,132
Surplus/deficit	-£34,081	£13,052	-£9,121	-£32,009	-£22,293	-£77,242

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Established: 35 years

http://www.a-nd.org.uk/

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

GiG Classification

Mental health and addiction

Purposes

The advancement of education
The advancement of health
The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

More than one local authority area in Scotland, main operating location: Aberdeen

This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Who it helps

Children or young people
People with disabilities or health problems

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

RS Macdonald Charitable Trust	£13,845
Scottish Government	£5,000
Foundation Scotland	£4,555
Co-Operative Group	£1,079

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Grampian Autistic Society
£1,079	22/10/2022	Our mobile sensory bus will provide children and young people with autism the opportunity to gain real benefit from a multi-sensory facility they would otherwise unlikely have access to.
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - GAS Sensory Bus Project
£13,845	07/06/2021	The GAS Sensory Bus is a unique initiative for the N.E. of Scotland which will provide children and young people with autism the opportunity to access, enjoy and gain real benefit from sensory ....more The GAS Sensory Bus is a unique initiative for the N.E. of Scotland which will provide children and young people with autism the opportunity to access, enjoy and gain real benefit from sensory resources and facilities. Funding request is for the purchase of multi-sensory equipment for the Sensory Bus.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Grampian Autistic Society
£4,555	16/12/2020 1	To purchase laptops and docking stations to allow for remote working.
Scottish Government - Grampian Autistic Society
£5,000	15/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Grampian Autistic Society
£3,424	19/11/2018	We want funds to raise awareness and make lives for people affected by autism easier in the North East.
Robertson Trust - Training and Employment Coordinator
£48,000	11/09/2018	Training and Employment Coordinator

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Directors (6)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Directors: 41-67

ALLAN, Terry Michael
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Chief Executive Officer At Global E&C

BABBIE, Shannon Lee, Dr
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Senior Lecturer, University Of Aberdeen

FERGUSON, Louise
Appointed: 2020
Occupation: Head Of Organisation Development

HODDER, Margaret Stewart
Appointed: 2008
Occupation: Lecturer

MORRISON, Geoffrey Elmslie
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Chief Financial Officer

SALL, Annabel Frances
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Director

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 20/02/1989, number: SC007421
Registered at Companies House on 10/06/1998, number: SC186663

Filing Record

4 returns made; AR19: 155 days late,

Main office

33-35 Carnie Drive , Aberdeen, AB25 3AN

Objectives

The company’s objects are: To support and promote the wellbeing of children and adults with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and their families and supporters within the geographical area of Grampian (comprising Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray) and any other areas where we may from time to time be asked to provide our services, and in furtherance thereof the company shall seek: (a) To maximise opportunities for children and young adults with an autistic spectrum condition (ASC) to build their social and communication skills through supported play, education and other activities. (b) To offer tailored support and advice to people with an ASC, through individual and group services, training, advocacy and specialised support. (c) To provide advice, training, advocacy, information and support to families and others involved with supporting people with an ASC. (d) To make appropriate representation to relevant statutory bodies and other organisations on behalf of people with an ASC and their families and supporters. (e) To provide advice, training and information to anyone with an interest in learning more about ASCs. (f) To increase public awareness regarding the challenges and circumstances of people with an ASC and their families and supporters and to encourage their inclusion and appropriate support in the community. (g) To promote, conduct and engage in research into autism and ASCs, to collect and disseminate information relating to these and to exchange such information with other bodies having similar objects. (h) To facilitate provision of other ASC-related services.

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