Autism Awareness Campaign UK

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The Autism Awareness Campaign UK was launched in the year 2000 by Ivan and Charika Corea in response to an autism diagnosis ascribed to their son, Charin. The group campaigns on autism in the labour market, education, minority ethnic communities, as well as other areas where they believe there's a shortfall in public-service provision. Also, they have lobbied for greater awareness of the condition and for independent research on the causes of autism.

The Autism Awareness Campaign of 2002 was successful in initiating debates in the Parliament of the UK, as well as the Scottish Parliament. Lord Coe appointed Ivan Corea as a London 2012 Olympic bid Ambassador. Additionally, a major conference on autism was held at the King's Fund in London; as well as a service for autism at St. Paul's Cathedral.

The Coreas were nominated for the Beacon Prize in 2004 for their philanthropic achievements, and received the "Beacon Highly Commended Award Certificate for Leadership".

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