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
18,500
autistic students
18,500 autistic students helped to succeed.
455
schools and colleges
455 schools and colleges supported through 'rapid' funding rounds.
£1.8 million
awarded
£1,800,000 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.