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Avalon (Autism Parental Support & Respite Services)

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC048395
Status
Active
Registered
May 21, 2018
Legal form
Unincorporated association

Address

Address
16 Worsley Crescent
Newton Mearns
Glasgow
G77 6DW

Contact

Website
avalon.scot
Website screenshot

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Avalon is a parent led charity established in 2017 to support parents, carers and families caring for autistic children. The charity offers a range of programmes and services designed to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of parents, carers, siblings and individuals with autism. We offer practical advice and guidance, peer support, wellbeing programmes and family connection days. We offer a range of innovative programmes and services that aim to: • Improve overall wellbeing for parents, carers, and autistic children • Equip parents with the practical advice, tools, and self-care strategies • Reduce the stress that can be created with the demands of caring • Increase social connection though supportive peer network

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

Objectives: The association's objects are: A) SUPPORT PARENTS/GUARDIANS/FAMILY WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING AUTISM OR THOSE WHO MAY BE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DIAGNOSED AS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, BY: 1. PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AUTISM, REFERRAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE INCLUDING WHAT TO EXPECT TO DURING THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS. 2. PROVIDE ACCESS TO AND SIGNPOST TO APPROPRIATE FORMAL AND INFORMAL AUTISM DIAGNOSIS SERVICES (BY REGISTERED PROFESSIONALS) ENSURING THAT PARENTS/GUARDIANS/FAMILY CAN IDENTIFY THE NEED FOR ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND EARLY INTERVENTIONS. B) PROVIDE ACCESS TO RESPITE SERVICES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS/FAMILY OF INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM TO INCREASE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL BEING.

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £80,599 £49,053 4 PDF 870.4 KB
March 31, 2024 £49,473 £35,388 -
March 31, 2023 £35,165 £9,877 -
March 31, 2022 £10,409 £4,948 -
March 31, 2021 £10,409 £4,948 -