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

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

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).