Our partners

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We have had the amazing opportunity to work with our current supporters in a wide range of projects. They help us to drive real change for autistic people and their families.

Current partners

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogues of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. It creates innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. With a portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, Scrabble, Thomas & Friends®, UNO® and MEGA®.

We are delighted to have a long-term partnership with Mattel’s leading pre-school brand, Thomas & Friends, which is a favourite among many autistic children (and some adults too). To celebrate the National Autistic Society's 60th anniversary, we were delighted to launch an autism-friendly Thomas & Friends clothing range in 2021 and 2024, with a percentage of sales of each item going to our charity.

The Entertainer is the largest family-owned chain of toyshops in the UK with a strong high street presence. Charitable giving is at the heart of what they do and it is embodied in each of their employees. Since 2017, they have supported their autistic customers and their families through regular in-store quiet hours.

"We always strive to make our stores a happy place for people to visit and so it is imperative that we adopt our in-store environment to create a more comfortable space for autistic people."

Gary Grant, Founder and Executive Chairman of The Entertainer

We have some very unique partnerships at the National Autistic Society. Marvel FMCG is a recruitment community, built around having a purpose and being a force for good. They have a unique 1% model; they put people before profit by donating the equivalent of 1% of the annual salary of every candidate they place from their fee to charity. We are a current partner and they have also recently funded the new Buddy and Mentoring Programme within the Autism Know How team.

At the heart of Hagley West, a global watch company, philosophy is shaped by Tim Hayden’s life experiences. To him, success isn’t just about reaching a destination - it’s about embracing the journey. The ethos of Hagley West is 'Love Your Journey', and this ethos resonates with Tim's five million social media followers, encouraging them to shift their focus from the destination to appreciating every step of the journey. In 2024, Tim sold 800 watches with all profits going to the National Autistic Society.

A big thank you to...

We also could not achieve the work we do without our other wonderful supporters: Computacenter, EY, W & R Barnett, House of L, MPI Foundation – HelmsBriscoe, Kicks Shoelaces, My Sliding Wardrobe, Win Bricks, and many more.

If you are interested in becoming a partner, contact us today.

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Previous partners

We have had the pleasure of partnering with a wide variety of companies over the last few years. Read on to find out more about our past partners.

Yorkshire Three Peaks

In 2024, brokers and underwriters from across the UK - typically competitors - united to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in support of the National Autistic Society. This team-building experience not only helped raise vital funds but also increased awareness of autism within the insurance sector.

Lloyd’s Market Association Volunteer Day

For two years running, the incredible team from Lloyd’s Market Association has come together to make a real difference at our West London Centre. As part of their ongoing commitment, they dedicated multiple volunteer days to transforming both the front and back gardens. They also built a dedicated sensory room to provide a calming environment, and gave the sports room a total makeover.

Lloyd’s Market Association chose the National Autistic Society as their Charity of the Year from 2022 through to 2024, and their support has been nothing short of phenomenal. Beyond volunteering, their employees have gone the extra mile - literally - taking part in fundraising walks, runs, and even skydives to raise vital funds for our work.