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Space4Autism is a charity for people and families with Autism based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.[4]

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Formation2005[1]
FounderCheryl Jane Simpson MBE (co-founder)[2]
Founded atMacclesfield[1]
Legal statusCharity[3]
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Space4Autism
Formation2005[1]
FounderCheryl Jane Simpson MBE (co-founder)[2]
Founded atMacclesfield[1]
Legal statusCharity[3]
Headquarters15-17 Mill Lane, Macclesfield[3]
Key people
Cheryl Jane Simpson MBE (CEO)[2]
Revenue£585,413 (2023/2024)[3]
Expenses£600,000[4]
Websitespace4autism.com
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History

Space4Autism was founded in 2005 as a Autism support group, the idea for Space4Autism came about after one the charity's co-founders Cheryl Jane Simpson could not find Autism support in her local area.[1]

Space4Autism was first based out of a local Macclesfield pub.[1]

In 2014 Space4Austim moved into a new premise on Lowe Street in Macclesfield ahead of the 9th anniversary of its founding.[5]

in 2017 Space4Autism moved into its current premise on Mill Street in Macclesfield.[1]

Space4Autism's co-founder and CEO Cheryl Jane Simpson received a MBE in the 2021 New Year Honours for "services to the community and to Autism".[2]

In 2024 due to financial pressures a crowdfunder was started in order to help keep Space4Autism open.[1]

In 2025 Space4Autism opened its "Launchpad" shop with the aim of helping Adults with Autism into finding employment.[6]

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