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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

  • Support & Educate Our Young People

  • Support & Educate Parents/Carers

  • Spread Autism Awareness Throughout the Local Community

 

Our Core Values

  • We exist for our members

  • We are efficient and transparent

  • We value and respect each other

  • Our work is led by needs, informed by results and we focus on outcomes

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Committee Members

Our comittee is currently being formed under new management. We hope to increase current comittee numbers soon so we can fill all key roles.

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Chairperson: Deborah Broughan

Secretary: â€‹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

  • Annual General Meeting

  • Monthly Committee Board Meeting

  • Sub-Committee Meetings (as required)

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We are registered with the following governing bodies:

  • Charities Regulator

  • Companies Registration Office

  • Revenue

  • Data Protection Commission

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We are affiliated with the following bodies/groups:

  • The Sonic Club (ASD 12+ Youth Club)

  • The Weekenders (ASD 18+ Social Group)

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The Autism Family Sopport Group is a fully registered charity:

  • Charity No: CHY 20075187

  • Companies Registration Office No: CLG 475819

  • Revenue No: CHY 19232 

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