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Ascape

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1197590
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 20, 2022
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
3 NORDONS
BRIDPORT
Dorset
DT6 4DU

Contact

Activities

ASCape is the only charity of its kind dedicated to improving the lives of autistic children and young adults (4-25) in West Dorset. We support children and their families through a range of family-based activities, offering a successful program of social groups and family activities free or at low-cost for all age ranges, from the very youngest children through to young people over the age of 18.

Objects: Promoting Social Inclusion Among Children And Young Adults Between The Age Of 0-25 Years With Autistic Spectrum Condition (Asc) And/or Social Anxiety, Especially Living In The County Of Dorset, Who Are Excluded From Society Or Parts Of Society, As A Result Of Their Condition By:1. Helping Such Children And Young Adults Become Better Socialised And Less Isolated Through The Facilitation Of Peer Support And Supported Socialisation.2. Supporting Carers And Families, Including Siblings, Of Such Young People By Providing Peer Support Via Groups And Family Activities, Encouraging Sharing Of Ideas, Resources And Support Within And Between These Groups.3. Promoting Awareness About Asc And Social Anxiety And Challenging Fear And Prejudice.

Classification

How
Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Dorset, Somerset

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £74,494 £61,945
Dec. 31, 2023 £78,100 £48,501
Dec. 31, 2022 £15,282 £19,221

Trustees

Name Appointed
Elizabeth Rutherford Jan. 23, 2024
Eloise Bladon Oct. 14, 2025
Janet Susan Tolley Feb. 24, 2026
Mark Adam Samuel July 11, 2023
Mark Rixon Oct. 8, 2024
Peter James Glock July 11, 2023
Sarah Elizabeth Charlotte Orritt July 11, 2023
Sharna-Lee Raine April 22, 2025