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Autism Forward CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, economic/community development/employment.
Autism Forward CIO (number 1171704) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Autism Forward CIO do?
Supporting adults with an autism spectrum condition to achieve their potential as individuals and facilitate their social inclusion by funding specialist mentoring from appropriate providers on a one to one basis to help them obtain and retain employment and by funding their participation in training activities which are relevant to improving their employability.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Autism Forward CIO
Answers Autism Forward CIO gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Autism Forward CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Autism Forward CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Autism Employment Foundation CIO
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
Why is there no Clarity Score for Autism Forward CIO yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Autism Forward CIO as a registered charity (number 1171704) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Autism Forward CIO's charity number?
Autism Forward CIO's charity number is 1171704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Autism Forward CIO do?
Supporting adults with an autism spectrum condition to achieve their potential as individuals and facilitate their social inclusion by funding specialist mentoring from appropriate providers on a one to one basis to help them obtain and retain employment and by funding their participation in training activities which are relevant to improving their employability.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Autism Forward CIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Autism Forward CIO?
Autism Forward CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.autismforward.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Autism Forward CIO?
The register records Autism Forward CIO as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Autism Forward CIO's trustees paid?
Autism Forward CIO's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Autism Forward CIO previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Autism Forward CIO: Autism Employment Foundation CIO.
When was Autism Forward CIO registered as a charity?
Autism Forward CIO was entered on the register on 20 February 2017.