# AUTISM CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1191599
- **Other names:** ACE, AUTISM CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE, AUTISM ACTION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 2, 2020
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1191599


## Contact

- **Address:** NEC Charity Hub, Byron House, Cambridge Business Park, Cowley Road, Cambridge
- **Postcode:** CB4 0WZ
- **Phone:** 01223603146
- **Email:** info@autismcentreofexcellence.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING, AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES BY:2.1 PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF CLINICAL AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC PEOPLE OR PEOPLE WITH ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL OR BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES;2.2 ADVANCING THE EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCH PEOPLE AND ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF OTHERS IN AUTISM, ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL OR BEHAVIOURAL CONDITIONS; AND 2.3 THE ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO AUTISM AND RELATED SUBJECTS (AND THE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH), IN PARTICULAR WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPING NEW AND VALIDATED METHODS FOR ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT.

**Activities:** We commission breakthrough research, working with the world's leading academics, and bring it together with the real-life experiences of autistic people to build evidence that can't be ignored.  We involve autistic people at every step and undertake action to improve support for autistic people in the areas that matter most to them; mental health, quality of life, and health and wellbeing.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** People With Disabilities



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | £262970 | £650736 | — | — |
| June 30, 2024 | £414673 | £1493438 | — | — |
| June 30, 2023 | £886127 | £809752 | £2440063 | 5 |
| June 30, 2022 | £911175 | £579512 | £2363688 | 3 |
| June 30, 2021 | £2066366 | £34341 | £2032025 | 1 |



## Trustees

- **Fraser Hardie** (Chair) — appointed April 1, 2021
- Andrew James Buisson — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Anna Maria Lewy — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Dr Jonathan Leslie Tobin — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Dr LEWIS OWENS — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Elias Sakellis — appointed Oct. 30, 2020
- Elizabeth Norah Binks — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Iain Vyvyan Pocock — appointed Jan. 1, 2020
- Prof Jason Atta Kwei Arday — appointed March 30, 2024