Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 5

Multiple Deficits: -2
Fundraising costs low: +3
No PartB

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 15

SCOTTISH AUTISM

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from several prominent grant makers recently
Spending has increased over the last 3 years relative to the previous period
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition
This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Financial issues to consider:

On several occasions in recent years income has been less than spending

Established: 35 years
(41 years as a company)

www.scottishautism.org

Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Period ending	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22	31/03/23
Charitable activities	£27,350,025	£28,140,461	£29,281,024	£30,286,595		£34,276,694
Donations & Legacies	£292,554	£588,624	£232,624	£479,898		£294,184
Other Income	£45,735	£52,884	£16,796	£250,308		£170,204
Investment Income	£33,802	£14,760	£11,498	£935		£10
Total income	£27,914,627	£29,005,901	£29,739,956	£31,092,903	£33,357,169	£34,836,456
Charitable activities spending	£30,274,183	£30,446,540	£31,487,960	£29,959,684		£34,949,046
Fundraising costs	1%	1%	1%	0%	0%	0%
Other spending						£1,494,000
Total spending	£30,521,196	£30,707,890	£31,763,649	£30,113,560	£35,176,428	£36,603,446
Surplus/deficit	-£2,606,569	-£1,701,989	-£2,023,693	£979,343	-£1,819,259	-£1,766,990

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Listed activities

It carries out activities or services itself

Purposes

The advancement of education
The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Where it operates

Operations cover all or most of Scotland, main operating location: Clackmannanshire

This charity is based in an area of high deprivation

Who it helps

Children or young people
People with disabilities or health problems

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Scottish Autism APO Partnership
£14,850	07/12/2022	This project will pump prime the development and capacity of APOs (Autistic People-Led Organisations) particularly in rural areas of Scotland, and those supporting ethnic minority groups. The ....more This project will pump prime the development and capacity of APOs (Autistic People-Led Organisations) particularly in rural areas of Scotland, and those supporting ethnic minority groups. The autistic voice will be core to the development of the organisation, with strategic experience and expertise acting as a catalyst for growth.
Foundation Scotland - Grant to Scottish Autism
£5,000	18/11/2020	To support the continuation of Scottish Autism?s advice line, operated by a team of experienced advisors who provide practical and emotional support for autistic people and their families, who may be ....more To support the continuation of Scottish Autism?s advice line, operated by a team of experienced advisors who provide practical and emotional support for autistic people and their families, who may be isolated and vulnerable both physically and mentally.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Scottish Autism Day Services provision
£3,667	19/11/2018	We would like to fund our annual camping trip for 10-15 young adults with autism from Dunfermline and surrounding local areas.
Robertson Trust - Towards the capital costs of Founders House residential home
£217,000	13/03/2018	Towards the capital costs of Founders House residential home
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - Kilncraigs Refurbishment
£25,000	29/11/2017	An empty former care home was purchased in November 2016 which will be renovated into accommodation for eight individuals currently supported in and around the Alloa area. The property will provide ....more An empty former care home was purchased in November 2016 which will be renovated into accommodation for eight individuals currently supported in and around the Alloa area. The property will provide suitable, autism specific accommodation for individuals with autism as they start to grow older
RS Macdonald Charitable Trust - New Struan Playground
£5,000	27/05/2015	Funding is required to upgrade the outdoor space at our New Struan School in Alloa to benefit the children in attendance, all of whom have autism. The improvements are required to encourage the ....more Funding is required to upgrade the outdoor space at our New Struan School in Alloa to benefit the children in attendance, all of whom have autism. The improvements are required to encourage the children to interact, exercise and learn to overcome difficulties they often face outdoors.
National Lottery Community Fund - Get Set 4 Autism
£548,662	10/10/2014 60	Not Available

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How is it governed?

Directors (10)

Current Directors appointed

Gender Split

Based on 9/10 persons

Age Range of Directors: 38-69

CLARKE, Fiona Jane
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Consultant

FERGUSON, Suzanne
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Civil Servant

HARTE, Christopher Joseph
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Solicitor

LAVERTY, Lynne-Maree
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Consultant/Trainer

NELSON, Paul Anthony, Mr.
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Retired

ORR, Margaret Mary
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Education Consultant

RAFFERTY, Margaret Mary
Appointed: 2019
Occupation: Consultant

THOMSON, Christopher
Appointed: 2021
Occupation: Chartered Accountant

WALLACE, Keith
Appointed: 2018
Occupation: Company Director

YEOMAN, David William
Appointed: 2022
Occupation: Retired (Medical)

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Scotland on 20/11/1988, number: SC009068
Registered at Companies House on 08/12/1982, number: SC081123

Filing Record

5 returns made; all on time

Main office

Scottish Autism, Hilton House, Whins Business Centre,, Alloa, FK10 3SA

Objectives

The objects of the Company shall be the advancement of education, health and wellbeing, equality of opportunity and the relief of disadvantage of people living with an autism spectrum condition and related conditions.

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