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

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

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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

  • Annual General Meeting

  • Monthly Committee Board Meeting

  • Sub-Committee Meetings (as required)

 

We are registered with the following governing bodies:

  • Charities Regulator

  • Companies Registration Office

  • Revenue

  • Data Protection Commission

 

We are affiliated with the following bodies/groups:

  • The Sonic Club (ASD 12+ Youth Club)

  • The Weekenders (ASD 18+ Social Group)

 

The AFSG is a registered charity (CHY 20075187) and company limited by guarantee (CLG 475819).