Autism Action

Who we are

We're a charity driving national change to improve life for autistic people.

To do that, we find ways to empower autistic people and those who support them, and work in partnership with likeminded organisations. We join up their ideas with our understanding of how to tackle the root causes of discrimination and disadvantage for maximum impact. We're so much more powerful when we all work together.

Data and evidence underpin everything we do, so where high quality data isn't available we either gather it ourselves or commission research to fill that gap: evidence to drive real change; evidence that demands immediate action.

Our culture and values

Our small but passionate and driven charity exists to make a big difference, through funding and commissioning world-leading research, delivering projects which directly impact the lives of autistic people, and campaigning to achieve change.

As a small team every person in our charity can make a real and unique contribution. We value the different perspectives that employing people of all neurotypes brings, and we believe in creating a work environment that brings out the best in everyone and gives each member of our team a great experience. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We are committed to being inclusive in all we do, including when we recruit new staff. We welcome applications from anybody who believes they have the skills and experience outlined in the relevant recruitment pack. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are neurodivergent (such as autistic people or those with dyscalculia), LGBTQIA+, identify as being disabled and/or are from minority ethnic backgrounds.

As part of this commitment, we want candidates recruitment experience to be positive. When applying for a role at Autism Action, please contact us to request any adjustments you need for the application or interview process. Disclosure of disability or requests for reasonable adjustments will not impact the selection process.