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Autism Ventures

Bootle Charity No 1137068 · Charity Commission Reg 040905 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Autism Ventures

The Charity acts as a social enterprise to provide a variety of work experiences and outcomes that will benefit our service users in a person centred way according to their own needs and skills. An Autism Spectrum Condition suitable working environment will encourage inclusion, concentrate on sustainability and provide a host of wider community benefits.

Founded
Headquarters
Bootle
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 94%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 88

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 (£871,216)
100% to programs beats the peer average (94%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Autism Ventures is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bootle, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 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 £871K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Autism Ventures 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 environment charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

Autism Ventures is located in Bootle, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Autism Ventures has £871K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 94% for environment charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Autism Ventures is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £871K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Autism Ventures. 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 Ventures 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 94%. 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.

The Charity acts as a social enterprise to provide a variety of work experiences and outcomes that will benefit our service users in a person centred way according to their own needs and skills. An Autism Spectrum Condition suitable working environment will encourage inclusion, concentrate on sustainability and provide a host of wider community benefits. Autism Ventures is classified as a environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Autism Ventures's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of £871K is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

Autism Ventures 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
£100K-£1M
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 VENTURES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Andrew Grainger
Trustee

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew G•••••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth S•••••
Trustee
MA
Mark P•••• N•••
Trustee
NE
Neil G•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New ‘Grow For It’ project for autistic teenagers in Sefton proves to be a blooming success - Stand Up For Southport
May 2026
standupforsouthport.com
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£0.8M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Tyson’s Run: Is Bobby Hollerman a Real High School Football Coach? - The Cinemaholic
Mar 2024
thecinemaholic.com
Form filed
£0.7M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Regulator considers action over charity’s £320,000 payment to CEO - Civil Society Media
Oct 2023
www.civilsociety.co.uk
Form filed
£0.6M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.4M revenue
FY2021
CCEW
Frisbee golf is on its way to Edinburgh - Time Out Worldwide
Feb 2015
www.timeout.com
Impressions: a new exhibition at The Gallery on the Corner - The Edinburgh Reporter
Sep 2014
theedinburghreporter.co.uk

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Peer charities

Other environment in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Autism Ventures This page 89 £871,216 100%
St Paul'S Centre 89 £844,018 89%
Sunderland All Together Consortium Cio 89 £999,353 91%
Peak District National Park Foundation 89 £754,100 98%
The Oxford House in Bethnal Green 87 £636,852 89%
John Storer Charnwood 87 £990,349 92%
Youth Action 87 £531,250 100%
One Dance Uk 87 £852,536 98%
Abbey Access Centre 87 £900,119 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 4 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 Ventures

What is Autism Ventures?
Autism Ventures is a environment nonprofit organization based in Bootle, United Kingdom. The Charity acts as a social enterprise to provide a variety of work experiences and outcomes that will benefit our service users in a person centred way according to their own needs and skills. An Autism Spectrum Condition suitable working environment will encourage inclusion, concentrate on sustainability and provide a host of wider community benefits.
When was Autism Ventures founded?
Autism Ventures was founded in 2010.
Where is Autism Ventures located?
Headquartered in Bootle, United Kingdom.
What is Autism Ventures's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Autism Ventures trustworthy?
Autism Ventures 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 Ventures's registration number?
Registration: 040905 (United Kingdom).
What is Autism Ventures's website?
https://autisminitiatives.org
Are donations to Autism Ventures 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.