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Autism on the Water

Glasgow, United Kingdom

DisabilityCommunity developmentSport for development
CharityFounded 2016National reach
Profile last updated: October 26, 2026

About

Founded in 2016, Autism on the Water is a charity based in Glasgow, United Kingdom working on disability, community development, sport for development.

Autism on the Water is a Scottish charity, based in Glasgow, that provides free sailing and boating opportunities for autistic people, their families, carers and siblings. Its main Community Sailing Program runs from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, with sessions also offered in Scotland, including Helensburgh, Oban and Crinan. The charity was set up in 2016 by autistic sailor Murray MacDonald, aims to raise awareness of autism through sailing, and relies on volunteers, sponsorship, grants and donations.

Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Founded

2016

Organisation type

Charity

Charity number

SC048999

Registration

SC618986

Focus areas

autismsailingcommunity sailingdisabilityvolunteeringIsle of WightScotland

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

DisabilityCommunity developmentSport for development

Works for

People with disabilitiesFamiliesCarersChildrenYouth

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesVolunteer programmesAwareness & education

Programmes

Community Sailing Program

Disability · United Kingdom

Free community sailing sessions for autistic people and their families and carers, run year-round from Cowes, Isle of Wight, with additional sessions in Scotland, using the charity's own Impala 28 yacht.

Countries of operation

United Kingdom

Funding & support

Funded by

Corporate partnershipsGrantsIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerFundraiseSponsorship

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Cowes Town Waterfront Trust, Cowes Yacht Haven

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