Our vision, mission and values

Our vision

To live in a world that encourages, values and celebrates difference

Our mission

Working together to inspire, support and equip autistic and neurodivergent people to fulfil their potential in life.

Our values

To have our learners and those accessing our services at the heart of the organisation
To operate a fair, respectful and honest culture
To strive for the highest quality
To operate with integrity

Human rights

Our Autism Activists group of young neurodivergent people explain what dignity, equality and respect mean to them in their award-winning video, Let Me Be Me.

Watch the video

Latest

Great North Run 2025

Join Team NEAS for the World's Greatest Half Marathon!
Setting Adam up for the future

Adam has received benefits advice and support to make friends since he joined the Empower Works programme.
Festive Bake Off

On your marks, get set... Bake! Get together with family, friends and colleagues to whip up some sweet treats to raise funds for the North East Autism Society.
Jolly Jumper Day

Whether you're a friend or foe of festive fashion, we have just the thing to make wearing your Christmas sweaters all the better... Plus we also have our limited-edition Autism Acceptance t-shirts and bobble hats!

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Help us to continue making a positive difference to the lives of autistic individuals, and their families, across the region. Read more

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We are highlighting the lived experiences of autistic and neurodivergent people in five areas of everyday life: education, health, travel, employment and finance. That’s why we’re calling the campaign Everyday Equality. Read more