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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:

Spectrum Festival

We were absolutely thrilled to support Spectrum Festival this September at Lea Green.

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

Tickets are already available for September 2026 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

2025 - Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival 

2026 - Spectrum Autusm Friendly Festival


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

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