ABOUT US
The AFSG aims to create an environment where our young people with Autism feel treasured and their parents/carers feel supported.
Our Mission
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Support & Educate Our Young People
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Support & Educate Parents/Carers
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Spread Autism Awareness Throughout the Local Community
Our Core Values
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We exist for our members
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We are efficient and transparent
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We value and respect each other
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Our work is led by needs, informed by results and we focus on outcomes
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Committee Members
Our committee is currently being formed under new management. We hope to increase current committee numbers soon so we can fill all key roles.
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Chairperson: Brenda Taylor
Secretary: ​June Doherty
Treasurer: Rebecca Neely
Family Support Worker: Brenda Taylor
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Other Roles
Child Protection Officer: Mairead McGlynn
Data Protection Officer: Brenda Taylor
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Bankers
Allied Irish Bank, 61 Upper Main Street, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 FX43.
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Accounts & Audit
Stewart & MacLochlainn Chartered Accountants, Portland House, Port Road, Gortlee, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 CPX7.
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Governance & Management
We are a self-managing and governing organisation. Our Committee Members operate by the rules set out in or Constitution and our Policies, Procedures and Codes of Conduct.
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We hold the following regular meetings
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Annual General Meeting
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Monthly Committee Board Meeting
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Sub-Committee Meetings (as required)
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We are registered with the following governing bodies:
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Charities Regulator
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Companies Registration Office
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Revenue
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Data Protection Commission
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We are affiliated with the following bodies/groups:
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The Sonic Club (ASD 12+ Youth Club)
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The Weekenders (ASD 18+ Social Group)
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The Autism Family Support Group is a fully registered charity:
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Charity No: CHY 20075187
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Companies Registration Office No: CLG 475819
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Revenue No: CHY 19232