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Group activities are to ;- provide assessment, care, education, employment and meaningful activity to individuals with autism spectrum condition.- provide information and support to individuals with ASC, their families and carers- expand education and care provisionParent company activities are to provide estate, administration and corporate support services to the charitable subsidiaries
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAutism Initiatives Group is a registered education nonprofit based in Bootle, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is 040905. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £93M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 4 community reviews with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.6/5 based on 4 reviews.
Autism Initiatives Group 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 98% 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 Initiatives Group is located in Bootle, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Autism Initiatives Group has £93M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% 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 Initiatives Group is classified as a Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £93M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Autism Initiatives Group. 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 Initiatives Group 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. 98% 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.
Group activities are to ;- provide assessment, care, education, employment and meaningful activity to individuals with autism spectrum condition.- provide information and support to individuals with ASC, their families and carers- expand education and care provisionParent company activities are to provide estate, administration and corporate support services to the charitable subsidiaries Autism Initiatives Group is classified as a education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Autism Initiatives Group's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 98%. Its annual revenue of £93M is well above the peer average of £790K.
Autism Initiatives Group 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.
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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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
AUTISM INITIATIVES GROUP is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (3)
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Sentiment
PositiveHSE confirms ‘file review’ of Autism a Chara service has been launched - The Irish Independent
HSE confirms ‘file review’ of Autism a Chara service has been launched - Irish Independent
Autism service says audit found transfer of some HSE funding to UK parent company was ‘value for money’ - Irish Independent
Autism organisation says HSE was ‘well aware’ of internal transfer of €1.5m public funds to UK - Irish Independent
Autism organisation says HSE was ‘well aware’ of internal transfer of €1.5m public funds to UK - The Irish Independent
‘I want to do this for everyone who is autistic, including myself’ - Newark Advertiser
Fletchers Group donates Gold winning Southport Flower Show garden to local social enterprise We Grow Co - Stand Up For Southport
Walk for Autism fundraiser puts best foot forward - MerseyNewsLive
Autism Initiatives charity steps up the Walk for Autism challenge with exciting changes - Lancashire Evening Post
Stevenage boy with autism smashes fundraising target to help others - The Comet
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Donor reviews (4)
1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot
Shambles, sums them up, changing staff too often, no routine, (not good for autistic people) missing or late for appointments, eg wait 90 min, no show, next time wait 15 minutes, so gave up as in cold and rain, not even a hint of apology then put the blame on the client for not waiting longer. Say one thing do another, forget what they are supposed to be doing, years later no further forward.
Trustpilot
Not a charity anymore it's a registered ltd company, Unfortunately they hire staff under the guise of supported living and then the next shift doesn't turn up.They blame everything on ground staff or clients as management is very rarely available. Management are never present and when they are staff are made to work unsociable hours whilst in one case a client was left without supplies.Don't recommend and wouldn't to my worst enemy.
Trustpilot
I had a support worker who failed to turn up most of the time or couldn't wait to get out the door and did nothing for me. They refused to help me with calls as they don't like talking on the phone. Made me strip my whole flat on the promise they'd help me get the place decorated, then texted to say I no longer needed support, no review, nothing. This company is nothing more than grifters for donations.
Trustpilot
I am autistic and found an apprenticeship with Autism Initiatives that would be perfect for me as I have relevant qualifications and experience. However, due to autism, I needed to discuss adjustments before applying. They ignored that request and just sent me a link to their vacancy page that I had already been on. This shut me out as a disabled applicant and is poor practice that goes against the equality act.
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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- GiveRadar Community Reviews - 4 verified review(s) on file.
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Quick facts about Autism Initiatives Group
- What is Autism Initiatives Group?
- Autism Initiatives Group is a education nonprofit organization based in Bootle, United Kingdom. Group activities are to ;- provide assessment, care, education, employment and meaningful activity to individuals with autism spectrum condition.- provide information and support to individuals with ASC, their families and carers- expand education and care provisionParent company activities are to provide estate, administration and corporate support services to the charitable subsidiaries
- When was Autism Initiatives Group founded?
- Autism Initiatives Group was founded in 2016.
- Where is Autism Initiatives Group located?
- Headquartered in Bootle, United Kingdom.
- What is Autism Initiatives Group's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Autism Initiatives Group trustworthy?
- Autism Initiatives Group 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 Initiatives Group's registration number?
- Registration: 040905 (United Kingdom).
- What is Autism Initiatives Group's website?
- https://www.autisminitiatives.org
- Are donations to Autism Initiatives Group 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.