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
Committee Members
Chairperson: Fergal O'Mahony
Treasurer: Fergal O'Mahony
Secretary: Eamon Kavanagh
Vice Chairperson: Carol McDaid
Asst. Treasurer: Olive Coyle
Asst. Secretary: Brenda O’Donnell
Committee Member: Shaun Logue
Other Roles
Child Protection Officer: Brenda O'Donnell
Data Protection Officer: Fergal O'Mahony
COVID-19 Compliance Officers: Eamon Kavanagh, Fergal O'Mahony
Community Employment: Cheryl Farrington
Bankers
Ulster Bank, 1 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 EH63.
Allied Irish Bank, 61 Upper Main Street, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 FX43.
Accounts & Audit
Stewart & MacLochlainn Chartered Accountants, Portland House, Port Road, Gortlee, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 CPX7.
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.
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)
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
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)
The AFSG is a registered charity (CHY 20075187) and company limited by guarantee (CLG 475819).