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Lothian Autistic Society

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC021439
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed May 29, 2026. Filing history
Registered
April 26, 1993
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
38/4 Baileyfield Road
Portobello
Edinburgh
EH15 1NA

Contact

Website
lothianautistic.org
Screenshot of the Lothian Autistic Society website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Lothian Autistic Society was set up in 1992 by parents who wanted to make life better for their children who were on the autism spectrum. The Charity is now the principal provider of social activities for autistic children and young people across the Lothians. We have developed a suite of activities tailored to the changing needs of children and young people through their school years. These activities, at evenings, weekends and during school holidays, create spaces where autistic children are supported to have fun, grow, and make friends with their peers while their carers get vital breaks from caring, reducing the impact on family life.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: (i) to provide services, information and practical support to individuals on the autistic spectrum residing in the Lothians, their families and carers, and to provide information and training for those involved in their care. and, (ii) to support others living with, or supporting those with, disabilities and who are in need as resources permit.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
More than one local authority area in Scotland

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
Aug. 31, 2025 May 29, 2026On time £938,761 £872,254 118
Aug. 31, 2024 May 16, 2025On time £662,393 £687,560 78
Aug. 31, 2023 April 29, 2024On time £564,506 £655,591 63
Aug. 31, 2022 May 26, 2023On time £582,463 £589,738 59
Aug. 31, 2021 May 6, 2022On time £463,800 £489,584 45
Aug. 31, 2020 May 27, 2021 £488,639 £511,959 79

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.