Registered charities
The Anchor is SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in Inverclyde region dedicated to autism support for vulnerable adults in Scotland, recognised for specialist, trauma-informed interventions in suicide prevention and community wellbeing for people with autism and related neurodiverse needs.
Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland
Offers support and services in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highlands for autistic children, young people and adults, as well as their families.
Charity supporting autistic people and their families in North Lanarkshire since 2002.
Edinburgh-based, non-profit organisation helping disabled and neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain meaningful paid employment.
Provides support for Scotland's 56,000 autistic people and their families, with region-specific information services in Glasgow, Ayrshire and the Highlands. Manages a useful Autism Services Directory directory of UK-wide or local organisations and services.
Local autism support organisation in Perth and Kinross.
Supporting Autism In Lanarkshire (SAIL) is a charity founded in 2016 supporting individuals and families affected by autism in South Lanarkshire.
A charity specialising in support for neurodivergent children, young people, and families, with a significant focus on autism and related neurodevelopmental differences. Their services are open to anyone up to age 25 yo. Based in Edinburgh, their services cover all of Scotland.
National charity providing outreach support, day and vocational opportunities, and supported living options for autistic adults, plus services for children and young people aged 5-19 yo.
Self Directed Support Scotland (SDSS)
A charity dedicated to improving social care provision. Its central mission is to ensure that quality Self-directed Support (SDS) is a viable and accessible route to independent living for all who are eligible. SDS can be used for a wide range of support, from help with daily tasks to funding activities that help a person participate in their community, pursue hobbies, or get to work or college. The core principles of SDS are based on dignity, involvement, collaboration, and informed choice. Through collaborative framework, SDSS gathers insight into the practical implementation of SDS and identifies areas for improvements, and influence national and local policies, advocating for changes that address the needs of those who use social care services.