The difference we make

We look for impact in everything we support

It’s good to hear about what schools and colleges have done with their funding. It is important for us to be sure that our funding makes a difference to autistic young people.

Impact headlines

26,000
autistic students

26,000 autistic students helped to succeed.

600
schools and colleges

600 schools and colleges through 'rapid' funding rounds.

£2.5 million
awarded

£2,500,000 given in 'rapid' funding rounds to help autistic students access education.

98%
positive impact

98% of schools reported an impact after just 5 months.

57%
more engaged

In a sample, 57% of autistic students felt more engaged after SCF funding.

59%
reduced anxiety

In a sample, 59% of ratings showed reduced anxiety in lessons after SCF funding.

Case studies from schools

We've compiled a collection of short case studies to illustrate the impact of SCF funding on autistic young people, their families and on schools/colleges.

Grant giving report

For a deeper dive into the impact of some of our earlier funding rounds, see our SCF Grant Giving report.