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Befriending & Adult Autism Support

Baas

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1215829
Status
Registered
Registered
Nov. 19, 2025
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
1st Floor Nelson House
Nelson Square
Bolton
BL1 1JT

Contact

Activities

BAAS is a grassroots charity supporting autistic adults and unpaid carers across Bolton and Bury through the provision of:-An autism focussed adult specific Befriending Service;Social and Life Skills Group Events;Disability Welfare Benefits Advocacy;Employment Advocacy and Support;Carers Only Support Group;Autism Awareness Training;Student Work Placement Provider.

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO Are:-For The Public Benefit,1. To Promote And Protect The Physical And Mental Health, And To Relieve The Needs, Of People With Autism Spectrum Conditions (Ascs), Their Families And Carers In Bolton And Bury And The Surrounding Areas (The Area Of Benefit), Through The Provision Of Support, Education And Practical Advice, And Providing Information And Education To The General Public In All Areas Relating To Ascs.2. To Relieve Poverty Or Financial Hardship Of People With Ascs In The Area Of Benefit, Primarily Through:- Practical Support And Assistance With Receiving The Correct Welfare Benefit Entitlements:- Projects That Build Skills And Increase Access To Employment;- Such Other Ways As The Trustees May Determine.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Who
People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Bolton, Bury

Trustees

Name Appointed
Anita Powley (Chair) Nov. 19, 2025
Daniel James Morris Nov. 19, 2025
Hannah Lovatt Nov. 19, 2025
Michelle Grogan Nov. 19, 2025
Nathaniel Akande Nov. 19, 2025
Ralph John Ellerton Nov. 19, 2025
Roselle Gorman Nov. 19, 2025