# Autism Awareness Central UK

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1175692 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1175692)
- Latest income: £3,469; spending £6,201
- What it funds: Disability, Other charitable purposes
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/autism-awareness-central-uk

Provision of grants to specialist schools, projects or initiatives which assist and/or improve the well being and education of individuals with Autism in the Midlands

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £3,469 | £6,201 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £5,820 | £5,217 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £3,616 | £5,149 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,047 | £4,809 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,156 | £2,455 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance in life and relieve needs of individuals with Autism living in the midlands through the provision of grants to:a) specialist schools situated in the midlands which support children under the age of 18 with Autism.b) projects or specific initiatives or needs which will assist and/or improve the wellbeing and education of individuals with Autism in the midlands.c) to educate the public and raise Awareness of Autism within the midlands via local events

## What it funds

Autism Awareness Central UK is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Autism Awareness Central UK reported income of £3,469 and spending of £6,201. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £23.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Autism Awareness Central UK in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Autism Awareness Central UK open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Autism Awareness Central UK is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Autism Awareness Central UK fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire.

### Does Autism Awareness Central UK give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Autism Awareness Central UK give each year?

The register does not break out Autism Awareness Central UK's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £6,201. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,766 a year.

### How large is Autism Awareness Central UK?

In its latest reported year Autism Awareness Central UK reported income of £3,469 and spending of £6,201.


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