Finance Score: -10

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 3

Accounts overdue -5
Volatile income & significant deficit in latest year: -5
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +3

Overall GiG Score: -7

AUTISM AWARENESS ASSOCIATION

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers

Financial issues to consider:

Latest accounts are overdue for filing
Income has been volatile recently and was significantly lower than spending in the latest year

Established: 10 years

www.triplea.uk.com

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22
Total income	£29,319	£51,630	£74,607	£145,603	£53,196
Total spending	£30,480	£40,497	£56,669	£101,455	£129,071
Surplus/deficit	-£1,161	£11,133	£17,938	£44,148	-£75,875

Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

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: Aberdeen

Who it helps

Other defined groups

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.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Triple A's
£843	23/10/2021	We would support autistic people by reducing social isolation, improving mental health issues and delivering both online and face-to-face services post lockdown.
Scottish Government - Autism Awareness Association
£7,800	22/06/2020	Detailed description not provided.
Robertson Trust - Towards the salary costs of a full time Support Worker
£34,500	13/03/2018	Towards the salary costs of a full time Support Worker
National Lottery Community Fund - Project Assemble
£141,359	18/11/2016 61	This group will continue and develop the range of activities and clubs they provide for autists in Aberdeen. The group is run by autists for autists and there are high levels of peer support and ....more This group will continue and develop the range of activities and clubs they provide for autists in Aberdeen. The group is run by autists for autists and there are high levels of peer support and volunteering within the group. The groups development will be determined by members but will have an emphasis on gaming, and other activities such as photography and drama. There will also be educational opportunities, peer mentoring and one to one support for new members.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees

Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 29/07/2014, number: SC045020

Filing Record

4 returns made; AR21: 23 days late,

Main office

Davidson House, Innovation Park, Balgownie Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB22 8GT

Objectives

To relieve the needs of people with Autistic Spectrum Condition and their families.

Data Sources

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