Finance Score: 3

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 7

Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Mainly female board: -1

Grant maker support: +7

Overall GiG Score: 15

HOPE FOR AUTISM

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

The Board is predominantly female

Established: 22 years

www.hopeforautism.org.uk

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22	31/03/23
Charitable activities	£6,045		£5,828
Donations & Legacies	£176,312		£228,885	£309,212		£302,697
Other Income
Investment Income
Total income	£262,774	£225,029	£308,633	£341,409	£261,018	£330,269
Charitable activities spending	£292,920		£306,314	£236,892		£351,525
Fundraising costs	7%		2%		2%	1%
Other spending				£19,469
Total spending	£310,393	£298,178	£311,010	£256,361	£266,678	£354,351
Surplus/deficit	-£47,619	-£73,149	-£2,377	£85,048	-£5,660	-£24,082

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What it does

It carries out activities or services itself

Who it helps

Children or young people
People with disabilities or health problems

Purposes

The advancement of education
The advancement of health
The advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Wider, but within one local authority area, main operating location: North Lanarkshire

This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

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

National Lottery Community Fund	£162,047
BBC Children in Need	£96,150
Scottish Government	£8,597
Co-Operative Group	£4,402

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - Continuing to Maintain and Strengthen Autism Services In Lanarkshire
£162,047	12/08/2021	This group will use the funding to continue delivering support services and activities for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. This three-year project ....more This group will use the funding to continue delivering support services and activities for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. This three-year project will deliver group sessions activities outings one to one support and advice for families. Autism training and awareness sessions will also be delivered to families community groups and practitioners.
Scottish Government - HOPE for Autism
£8,597	19/05/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to HOPE for Autism
£4,402	15/11/2019	We want to offer art, music, drama and movement therapies for young people at HOPE for Autism, to help reduce their isolation.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to HOPE For Autism (in North Lanarkshire)
£96,150	26/06/2019 36	This project will provide a range of social and physical activities including swimming, yoga and play for young people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. They will develop relationships, ....more This project will provide a range of social and physical activities including swimming, yoga and play for young people with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. They will develop relationships, communication skills and coping strategies.
National Lottery Community Fund - Maintaining and Strengthening Autism Services in North Lanarkshire
£143,764	03/07/2018 36	This group will use the funding to deliver specific services and activities to support children and young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. The project will help the ....more This group will use the funding to deliver specific services and activities to support children and young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. The project will help the young people develop better communication and social skills, as well as providing information, support and respite to families and carers.
Robertson Trust - Salary Costs of the Senior Group Development Workers
£57,000	12/06/2018	Salary Costs of the Senior Group Development Workers
Co-Operative Group - Grant to HOPE FOR AUTISM
£3,375	04/08/2017	With funding we can provide a fortnight of fun activities, trips and days out for the families of Autistic children.
National Lottery Community Fund - Hope for Autism : A bespoke facility
£9,564	31/05/2017 12	This funding will help the group explore the idea of re-developing their building or investigate alternative premises to allow them to deliver new programmes and accommodate more people.

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How is it governed?

Directors (8)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Based on 7/8 persons

Age Range of Directors: 23-69

CASSELS, Michelle Josephine
Appointed: 2012
Occupation: Accountant

FLEMING, Anne Catherine Margaret
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Hr Advisor

KELLY, Jamie
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Bank Official

RUSSELL, Carol
Appointed: 2010
Occupation: Speech & Language Associate Practitioner

SMITH, Carol Cunningham Logan
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Inclusion Officer

SMITH, Donna Marie
Appointed: 2024
Occupation: Chartered Accountant

TAYLOR, Jim
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Independent Consultant In Autism

TENNENT, Lorna
Appointed: 2023
Occupation: Multimedia Artist

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 21/06/2002, number: SC033312
Registered at Companies House on 03/01/2008, number: SC335769

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Hope for Autism, One Wellwynd, 35 Wellwynd, Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, ML6 0BN

Objectives

To relieve those in need, including both children and adults, by reason of their being affected by an Autistic Spectrum disorder, within North Lanarkshire ('the Operating Area') through (among other things) providing assessments, advice and support and providing information on how to access services provided by other organisations which support the needs of such individuals. To provide recreational facilities within the Operating Area, and organise recreational activities within the Operating Area, with such facilities/activities being made available to children and adults with an Autistic Spectrum disorder and their families and carers, with the object of improving their conditions of life. To advance education primarily among the residents of the Operating Area through raising awareness of issues which affect children and adults with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and their families and carers. To advance health by promoting research into the causes, the prevention and the relief of Autistic Spectrum disorders. To advance citizenship and community development within the Operating Area, and in particular promotion of the voluntary sector and the effectiveness and efficiency of charities operating within the Operating Area. To promote, operate, establish and/or support other similar projects and programmes which further charitable purposes particularly for the benefit of residents of the Operating Area.

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