# Shine for Autism

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1185018 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1185018)
- Website: https://www.shineforautism.com
- Latest income: £3,692; spending £4,736
- What it funds: General charitable purposes
- Who it helps: People with disabilities
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Cumbria
- Other names: Shine (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/shine-for-autism

SHINE for Autism provides support, information, group meetings, 1:1 support, workshops, recreational activities and small grants to individuals with autistic spectrum condition and their families in Cumbria.We also raise public awareness of issues affecting autistic individuals and their families through fundraising and public training/awareness.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2026 | £3,692 | £4,736 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2025 | £3,545 | £2,519 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2024 | £6,365 | £918 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2023 | £3,068 | £1,214 | not filed |
| 5 Apr 2022 | £5,300 | £717 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote social inclusion for the public benefit of individuals with autistic spectrum disorder who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society in Cumbria, as a result of being autistic by the provision of services, resources, facilities, support and information for both them and their parents/carers, in particular, but not exclusively by:-providing resources, support and information for individuals with autistic spectrum disorder and their parents/carers.-providing the opportunity for parents/carers to meet in order to develop a mutual support network and enable sharing of skills, experience and knowledge within the group.-organising recreation facilities and opportunities for individuals with autistic spectrum disorder to develop social networks, friendships, peer groups and self-esteem.-providing workshops, online forums and 1:1 support for parents/carers to gain knowledge and strategies to enable them to support individuals with autistic spectrum disorder.-raising public awareness of the issues affecting individuals with autistic spectrum disorder and their parents/carers both generally and in relation to their social exclusion through fundraising and public training/awareness.-providing small grants to local schools/individuals to provide support/equipment for autistic individuals.

## What it funds

Shine for Autism is registered under general charitable purposes for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Shine for Autism reported income of £3,692 and spending of £4,736. Over its last 5 reported years, to 5 Apr 2026, it spent £10.1k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Shine for Autism in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (shineforautism.com) 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 Shine for Autism open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Shine for Autism is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Shine for Autism fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cumbria.

### Does Shine for Autism give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Shine for Autism makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Shine for Autism give each year?

The register does not break out Shine for Autism's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 5 Apr 2026 was £4,736. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £2,021 a year.

### How large is Shine for Autism?

In its latest reported year Shine for Autism reported income of £3,692 and spending of £4,736.


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