Ambitious about Autism Annual Report 2024-25

About

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people, running specialist education settings (TreeHouse School, Ambitious College and The Rise School), national programmes on employment and mental health, and campaigns such as Ending Lost Learning. Its Annual Report 2024-25 records over 5,000 autistic young people, employers and educators reached through Employ Autism, the Autistic and OK mental health programme rolled out to over 1,000 mainstream and specialist schools and youth groups, over 5,500 active members of its online community (with more than 80% recommending it to others), over 70% of Ambitious Youth Network members feeling more connected to others, and the When will we learn: Lost Learning report drawing on the voices of over 1,300 autistic young people and families.

Key Metrics

Key Outcomes

• Over 5,500 active members supported in the online community, with more than 80% recommending it to others
• Autistic and OK reached over 1,000 UK secondary schools with tools to help autistic pupils manage their wellbeing
• The Lost Learning report drew on the voices of over 1,300 autistic young people and families to campaign for change

Geography

UK-Wide