01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC042678
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 2
- Postcode
- EH7 5QY
OSCR note: This SCIO was incorporated on 8th December 2016 as a result of a Change to SCIO application by PASDA (Parents of Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adults) (SC042678), which was an Unincorporated Association registered as a charity since 20th November 2011.
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The charity was set up to support carers and families of young people over 16 and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This is achieved by organising meetings to share experiences for carers, workshops for carers, coffee mornings for carers, walking group for carers as well as periodic social events. The charity also holds one to one meetings with carers to provide information on any services or support available in the local community. Pasda prepares and sends a monthly e-newsletter,social media posts and website updates.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects for which Pasda is established are for— (a) The advancement of the health and wellbeing of adults (16 years and over) with autism and their families. (b) The advancement of education of families, carers, public bodies among others and the general public. (c) The relief of those of need by reason of age, ill-health, disability financial hardship or other disadvantage.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2026 | £16,646 | £18,777 | 2 | 4 August 2026 |
| 31 March 2025 | £22,383 | £25,033 | 2 | 1 September 2025 |
| 31 March 2024 | £5,871 | £22,835 | 2 | 30 October 2024 |
| 31 March 2023 | £16,382 | £28,866 | 2 | 18 December 2023 |
| 31 March 2022 | £35,734 | £34,096 | 2 | 9 August 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.pasda.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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