# Action for Autism UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1217888 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1217888)
- Website: https://actionforautism.org.uk
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment, Human rights / equality / diversity, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: Children / young people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/action-for-autism-uk

-Providing guidance and support to families seeking autism support services- Offering practical assistance to families experiencing hardship linked to disability and care needs- Contributing towards therapeutic, educational, or wellbeing-related interventions- Supporting autistic children and young people to access meaningful opportunities within education and community- Autism awareness

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Action for Autism UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, economic / community development / employment and human rights / equality / diversity for children / young people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services and sponsors or undertakes research.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Action for Autism UK in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (actionforautism.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

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