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title: "Autism Forward CIO — check charity number 1171704 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Autism Forward CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171704. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/autism-forward-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:15:30.514Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Autism Forward CIO is a registered charity (number 1171704) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £188,996 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Autism Forward CIO?

Registered charity number

1171704

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£188,996

Website

[www.autismforward.org.uk](http://www.autismforward.org.uk/)

## 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.

## What causes is Autism Forward CIO registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Autism Forward CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Autism Forward CIO is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Autism Forward CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Autism Forward CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171704) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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.

How do I check charity number 1171704?

Search 1171704 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

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.

Does Autism Forward CIO have reviews and complaints?

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 is http://www.autismforward.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1171704).