# Autism Aware UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1154287 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1154287)
- Website: https://www.autismaware.co.uk
- Latest income: £32.3k; spending £27.9k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/autism-aware-uk

Autism Aware UK (AAUK) works hard to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).AAUK also provides online support to families affected by autism by sharing information and offering advice or just being there to listen. AAUK raises funds which are then used to purchase specialist equipment, which is then donated to schools/groups that educate/support people with autism.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Autism Aware UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Autism Aware UK reported income of £32.3k and spending of £27.9k.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Autism Aware UK in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (autismaware.co.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.

## Questions

### Is Autism Aware UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Autism Aware UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Autism Aware UK give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Autism Aware UK makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Autism Aware UK?

In its latest reported year Autism Aware UK reported income of £32.3k and spending of £27.9k.


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