To inspire greater understanding, acceptance & integration.
To inspire greater understanding, acceptance & integration.





Welcome to Autism Awareness Central UK


Our mission is to raise awareness and understanding of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) through events and social media, helping to promote inclusion and acceptance for children and young people with ASD.

Autism Awareness Central UK is charity based in Derby ran by a board of trustees who all volunteer their time. 
We also offer financial support to local autism projects through fundraising and charity donations.

Our story so far . . .

Prior to the charity gaining official status in November 2017, the board of trustees have been raising funds and awareness since 2011, led by the charity's Chair Jay Ingle. 

Jay has two boys who both boys have an ASD diagnosis.

 Forthcoming Events 2023


Spectrum Festival

We are absolutely thrilled to be supporting Spectrum Festival, 14th September 2024 from 10 am at Lea Green.

A wonderful day full of activities in a happy, calm and inclusive environment.

Tickets available from Ticket Source:


 Please contact us if you would like to 
apply for a grant

We aim to allocate funds where possible to projects which will have an immediate benefit to as many individuals as possible with Autism. 

Organisations or individuals are invited to contact us to request an application form in order to make an application. Trustees will need to be in unanimous agreement to make an award.

How to support AACUK

If you would like to raise funds for Autism Awareness central UK please contact us through the social media links below or by email

It all started back in 2011:

Here are some of our previous events:

2011 - Royal Wedding Fun Day event
2012 - Queen's Jubilee Fun Day event
2013 - Coffee morning 
2014 - World Autism Awareness Day - Light It Up - Derby Weir
2015 - World Autism Awareness Day - Light It Up - Derby Cathedral
          - Light It Blue Show
2016 - World Autism Awareness Day - Light It Up - Derby Cathedral
- Light It Up Show
2017 - World Autism Awareness Day - Light It Up Ball 
         - Light It Blue Show
2018 - World Autism Awareness Day - Light It Up - Derby Cathedral
- Royal Wedding Tea Party
- Great North Run
         - Light It Up Show
2019 - Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival
- Great North Run
- Light It Up Show
2021 - Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival
2022 - Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival
2023 - Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival
2024 - Bustler Market 
2024 - Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival

Autism Awareness Central UK
Registered as a charity in England and Wales (1175692)

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