The Autism Research Trust

Understanding of autism has developed a great deal over recent years, but there is still a huge amount of work to be done. We cannot leave the responsibility for this research to future generations – we have a responsibility to play our part now. Research is vital not just to understand the causes and effects of autism, but also to evaluate treatments and interventions to ensure sure that people affected by autism receive the best possible support.

The Autism Research Trust endeavours to ensure the shortest lines of funding between the donor and the research project. We are an infrastructure-light charity that aspires to act as a conduit to funding the inspiring research of the Cambridge University Autism Research Centre.

The Autism Research Centre (ARC) is led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen. The Centre’s research has been ground-breaking for more than 10 years, with leading scientists looking into both the causes of and interventions for people with autism spectrum conditions.