What is the financial size of THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY?

THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £95,410,000 and total expenditure of £96,162,000.

How does THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY allocate its spending?

For every pound spent, approximately 98.2% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.8% is spent on raising funds and administration.

What is the workforce structure of THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY?

THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY employs 2,374 staff members and is supported by 895 volunteers.

Does THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY receive government funding?

Yes. Approximately 82.0% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Does THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY pay its trustees?

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY

#269425

Charitable company•Major•Registered

WWW.AUTISM.ORG.UK

Campaigning and lobbying.Raising awareness.Day and residential schools with outreach.Registered adult care homes, plus supported living.A diagnosis and assessment centre, and diagnostic training.Resource centres.Family support.Social groups.Early intervention and post diagnosis support.Helpline.Education rights and welfare rights services.Supported employment.Information.

Registered address

Weston House, 42 Curtain Road, LONDON, EC2A 3NH

Latest HighlightsFY 2024

Income

All sources

£95,410,000

Expenditure

All activities

£96,162,000

Net Reserves

Unrestricted funds

£7,500,000

Total Assets

Gross assets

£50,803,000

Working Capital

Liquidity

£-2,244,000

Benchmark Performance

Comparing against 1,903 similar major charities

Compare vs:

Reserve Runway

0.9 months

Median: 3.6 monthsBelow typical

Income Growth (1yr)

-3.8%

Median: 8.2%Below typical

Spending Efficiency

98.2%

Median: 97.2%Around typical

Income Concentration

148.7%

Median: 87.1%Below typical

Fundraising ROI

53.9x

Median: 27.3xAround typical

Income Volatility

5.1%

Median: 13.4%Top quartile

Self-Generated Income

90.5%

Median: 92.1%Around typical

3-Year Income CAGR

-0.0%

Median: 8.7%Below typical

Efficiency & Health

Charitable Spending

98.2%

Fundraising Eff.

% income retained

53.9%

Governance Cost

% of expenditure

0.3%

Grant Making

% given away

Debt Ratio

% of assets

41.8%

Survival Ratio

Months of reserves

0.9 months

Income Profile

Donations & Legacies

% of income

9.5%

Government Reliance

% of income

82.0%

Largest Source

Primary income

Charitable Activities

Diversification

HHI: 14873

Highly Concentrated

Trends

Income Growth (1yr)

Year over Year

-3.8%↓

Income CAGR (3yr)

Compound growth

-0.0%

Volatility

Stable

5.1%

Reserves Trend

Direction

Stable

Governance

Employees

Staff count

2,374

Volunteers

Volunteer count

895

Volunteer Ratio

Per staff member

0.4:1

Revenue/Employee

Per head

£40,190

Trustee Benefits

Payments to trustees

High Earners

Earning over £60k

1.6%

Source: Charity Commission annual returns. Figures may differ from published accounts. Always verify with official charity filings for due diligence.

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Income vs Expenditure

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5 Year Trend

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Employees & Volunteers

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