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Autism East Midlands

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Autism East Midlands

We provide educational, residential and day services to adults and children who are affected by an autistic-spectrum disorder, or a related condition. In addition, we provide an advice service, as well as play and leisure opportunities for children and young people.

Founded
Headquarters
Creswell
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 98%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£16.8 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (98%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Autism East Midlands is a registered education nonprofit based in Creswell, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its registration number is 517954. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £18M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Autism East Midlands has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

Autism East Midlands is located in Creswell, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Autism East Midlands has £18M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 98% for education charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £790K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Autism East Midlands is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £18M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Autism East Midlands. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Autism East Midlands has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 98%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We provide educational, residential and day services to adults and children who are affected by an autistic-spectrum disorder, or a related condition. In addition, we provide an advice service, as well as play and leisure opportunities for children and young people. Autism East Midlands is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Autism East Midlands's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £18M is well above the peer average of £790K.

Autism East Midlands is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
£10M-£100M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. AUTISM EAST MIDLANDS is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

DO
Dorothy Mary Perkins
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

DO
Dorothy M••• P••••••
Trustee
GE
George J•••• S••••
Trustee
JE
Jeffrey C•••••
Trustee
KE
Keith R•• D••••
Trustee
PA
Paul P•••
Trustee
PE
Peter J••••• P•••
Trustee
RI
Richard W•••••• B•••
Trustee
RO
Robert C•••••• J••• W•••••••
Trustee
RO
Ross D•••• L•••
Trustee
TE
Terence R•••••• O•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
£17.9M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Nottingham man runs marathon backwards for autism awareness - BBC
Sep 2025
www.bbc.com
Meeting local actor Charles Evans, who's running a backwards marathon for charity - Nottingham Culture - LeftLion Magazi
Sep 2025
leftlion.co.uk
Nottingham man sets out to run marathon backwards for autism charity - Nottinghamshire Live
May 2025
www.nottinghampost.com
Form filed
£16.0M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Autism East Midlands is Celebrating Its Fiftieth Birthday - LeftLion Magazine
Oct 2024
leftlion.co.uk
Autism charity facing ‘imminent closure’ to merge - Civil Society Media
Oct 2024
www.civilsociety.co.uk
House in Braithwell set to be converted into school for autistic children - Doncaster Free Press
Jun 2024
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
Doncaster Council approves plan to convert Braithwell home into school - BBC
Jun 2024
www.bbc.co.uk
Form filed
£14.4M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Autism East Midlands is looking for volunteers at its Teen Hub in Mansfield Woodhouse - Mansfield and Ashfield Chad
Aug 2023
www.chad.co.uk
Worksop autism worker celebrates milestone 25th anniversary helping residents in the region - Worksop Guardian
Jul 2023
www.worksopguardian.co.uk
Rachel's run for her grandson - Stratford Herald
Feb 2023
www.stratford-herald.com
Form filed
£15.1M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£12.6M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other education in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Autism East Midlands This page 89 £17.9 million 100%
Malvern St James Limited 89 £15.0 million 95%
Uk Dri Ltd 89 £47.6 million 100%
Autism Initiatives Group 89 £93.1 million 98%
Education and Services for People with Autism Limited 89 £20.9 million 100%
St Anne'S Community Services 89 £56.8 million 100%
Aneurin Leisure Trust 89 £10.6 million 100%
Ripple Effect International 89 £12.6 million 88%
The Society of St James 89 £17.9 million 99%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Autism East Midlands

What is Autism East Midlands?
Autism East Midlands is a education nonprofit organization based in Creswell, United Kingdom. We provide educational, residential and day services to adults and children who are affected by an autistic-spectrum disorder, or a related condition. In addition, we provide an advice service, as well as play and leisure opportunities for children and young people.
When was Autism East Midlands founded?
Autism East Midlands was founded in 1986.
Where is Autism East Midlands located?
Headquartered in Creswell, United Kingdom.
What is Autism East Midlands's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Autism East Midlands trustworthy?
Autism East Midlands has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Autism East Midlands's registration number?
Registration: 517954 (United Kingdom).
What is Autism East Midlands's website?
https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk
Are donations to Autism East Midlands tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.