What Matthews Hub does

Matthews Hub (legal name: Matthew's Hub) is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO No. 1169872) founded in 2014 in Hull, East Yorkshire, that supports autistic people and those with ADHD without a learning disability, aged 13 and over, across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire. The charity was created in memory of Matthew Battye by his mother Simona Rizzardi, initially as a project of the FIND charity, and registered as an independent CIO in 2016. It serves 1,700+ members with a staff team of 20+ (predominantly neurodivergent) and a board of 8 trustees, operating from a headquarters on Coltman Street in Hull and a satellite service in Beverley.

The organisation's service portfolio is structured around four pillars: member support services (peer mentoring at £40/session, coaching at £40/session, neurodivergent counselling at £300 per block of 6 sessions, post-diagnostic mentoring, Autism Forward employability support, and social activities); training and workshops (Autism and ADHD awareness, Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Tier 1 at £18/person, Tier 2 at £60/person, and Train the Trainer); parent and carer programmes (online training free for Hull/East Riding residents, peer support, Empowering Inclusive Listening and Transitions workshops); and school sessions. The proprietary technology underpinning operations is HubBot, a bespoke CRM and member management system used for application processing, attendance tracking, member communications, and bookings, integrated with the TicketSource event platform for ticketing.

Matthews Hub operates a hybrid funding model combining NHS and public sector commissioned contracts (Humber Trust Foundation/HAADS post-diagnostic support, Children's Neurodiversity Front Door Team, NHS Neurodiversity Support Service, East Riding of Yorkshire Council DiFEY grant, Hull Local Authority housing-related support), grant funding (National Lottery/Big Lottery, DEFLOG, Police & Crime Commissioner, Social Prescribing), corporate sponsorships (CCT Infotech, Donaldson Filtration Solutions as Charity of the Year 2026), donations via PayPal, training fees for organisations, and modest chargeable support services. Core member services are free for diagnosed adults. Distribution is direct, delivered in-person at the Hull hub and East Yorkshire venues plus online via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, with referral channels through NHS clinical pathways, local authorities, schools, and community organisations as the primary member acquisition mechanism.

Name

Matthews Hub

Legal name

Matthew's Hub

Website

https://matthewshub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Matthews Hub is a Hull-based charity (CIO, founded 2014) supporting autistic people and those with ADHD without a learning disability, aged 13+, across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire through peer mentoring, coaching, training, and social activities, delivered by a predominantly neurodivergent staff team of 20+ to 1,700+ members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurodiversity Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• ADHD support services
• Peer mentoring
• Neurodiversity training
• Disability inclusion training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston upon Hull

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. NHS and Healthcare Contracts: Commissioned services including post-diagnostic mentoring support commissioned by the Humber Trust Foundation for individuals diagnosed and referred by HAADS (Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service) and the Children's Neurodiversity Front Door Team. Also includes NHS pre- and post-diagnosis contracts and the NHS Neurodiversity Support Service working with young people at risk of mental health admission.
2. Chargeable Support Services: Peer mentoring at £40 per session for those with historic or private diagnoses; coaching at £40 per session for members 18+; and neurodivergent counselling at £300 per block of 6 sessions. These generate income from individuals not covered by NHS contracts.
3. Training and Workshop Fees: Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 online at £18/person; Tier 2 in-person at £60/person; Train the Trainer at price on application), autism and ADHD introductory training (free for Hull/East Riding residents; chargeable for others), and bespoke organisational training. Also generates income through school sessions commissioned by individual schools.
4. Donations and Grants: Donations from individuals, businesses (e.g., Donaldson Filtration Solutions as Charity of the Year), and community groups. Grants from National Lottery (Big Lottery), DEFLOG, NHS, Police & Crime Commissioner, Social Prescribing, Hull Local Authority, East Riding of Yorkshire Council (DiFEY grant), and others. Some services are free for members thanks to sponsorship (e.g., CCT Infotech sponsors Autism Post Diagnosis Workshops).
5. Membership Fees: Core services for members including social activities, youth groups, and advice sessions are free for diagnosed members 18+. Some services require membership but are subsidised through contracts and grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Matthews Hub is a registered charity (CIO) providing support, mentoring, training, counselling, and social activities for autistic people and those with ADHD (without a learning disability) aged 13+ living in Hull and East Riding. The organisation also delivers Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism to health and social care organisations across the North East, Yorkshire & Humber region.

Product overview

Matthews Hub is a support charity for autistic people and those with ADHD, providing a portfolio of services organised around its core mission of neurodiversity support. The organisation operates a membership-based model offering training programmes (Autism Training, ADHD Training, Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Tier 1, Tier 2, and Train the Trainer formats), support services (coaching, peer mentoring, HAADS post-diagnostic support, neurodivergent counselling), youth social support (online and in-person youth groups for ages 13-17), parent and carer programmes (online training, peer support, workshops including Empowering Inclusive Listening and Transitions), and regular social activities (Social Evenings, Walk & Talk, Women's Group, Arts & Crafts). Services are primarily delivered by neurodivergent staff who incorporate lived experience into training and support delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adults - Peer Mentoring One-to-one mentoring with neurodivergent peer mentors for adults with historic or private autism and/or ADHD diagnoses. Sessions explore diagnosis impact and develop individualised strategies at £40 per session.
• Adults - Coaching Future-focused, goal-oriented coaching for members aged 18+ diagnosed with Autism and/or ADHD. Helps members develop self-insight, set goals, identify obstacles, and create action plans at £40 per session.
• Adults - HAADS Post Diagnostic Support Free post-diagnostic mentoring provided by neurodivergent peer mentors for individuals diagnosed and referred by the Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service (HAADS). Commissioned by Humber Trust Foundation.
• Adults - Neurodivergent Counselling One-to-one therapeutic counselling with a neurodivergent qualified counsellor. Chargeable at £300 for a block of 6 sessions, with a free half-hour introductory chat included.
• Adults - Autism Forward Employability Programme Employability support programme funded by Autism Forward, providing skill-matching, CV writing, cover-letter assistance, and employment preparation for members ready to enter the workplace.
• Adults - Online Introductory Training Online training sessions introducing Autism and ADHD for adults, covering masking, stimming, sensory differences, attention/hyperactivity/impulsivity. Written and delivered by neurodivergent staff with lived-experience examples.
• Young People - Social Support Social opportunities including online youth group (Mondays) and in-person youth group (Fridays) for members aged 13-17 with Autism and/or ADHD. Promotes belonging, emotional wellbeing, and social skill development.
• Young People - Neurodiversity Front Door Support Post-diagnostic mentoring and school-based support for young people diagnosed and referred by the Children's Neurodiversity Front Door Team, including needs identification and reasonable adjustments.
• Parents and Carers - Online Training Online Autism and ADHD introductory training for parents, carers, family and friends of under-18s. Free for Hull and East Riding residents; covers traits, masking, executive functioning, and practical strategies.
• Parents and Carers - Peer Support Monthly peer support groups and in-person social events for parents and carers of Matthew's Hub youth members and adult members who are parents themselves.
• Parents and Carers - Workshops Four-week workshop programmes including Empowering Inclusive Listening and Transitions Workshop, exclusively for parents/carers referred by Neurodiversity Front Door Service or Humber Adult Autism Diagnostic Service.
• Parents and Carers - Signposting Resource navigation service connecting parents and carers with external services including assessment pathways, parent carer forums, and online advice platforms.
• School Sessions Chargeable educational sessions for schools promoting awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of Autism and ADHD. Interactive workshops and creative activities exploring neurodiversity strengths.
• Autism Training Training covering what is Autism, myth busting, functioning labels, traits, masking, stimming, and sensory differences. Available as general introduction and parent/carer versions.
• ADHD Training Training covering what is ADHD, myth busting, traits, attention/hyperactivity/impulsivity, and executive functioning. Available as general introduction and parent/carer versions with practical strategies.
• Oliver McGowan Training - Tier 1 Government-mandated training for non-patient-facing staff covering learning disabilities and autism awareness. One-hour online interactive webinar via Teams, co-delivered with trainers having lived experience. Priced at £18 per person.
• Oliver McGowan Training - Tier 2 Government-mandated training for patient-facing staff providing care and support. Full-day in-person training split into Learning Disability and Autism sessions, co-delivered with lived-experience trainers. Priced at £60 per person.
• Oliver McGowan Training - Train the Trainer (Tier 2) Two-day course preparing facilitating trainers to deliver Oliver McGowan Tier 2. Enables trainers to obtain a unique trainer number via Health Education England - Oliver's Campaign. Price on application.
• Empowering Inclusive Listening Workshop Workshop helping parents build stronger connections with neurodivergent children through inclusive communication and empathy. Covers recognising communication barriers and fostering trust.
• Transitions Workshop Workshop helping parents support neurodivergent children through life transitions including school to college, university, or employment. Covers macro and micro transitions in everyday life.
• Bespoke Training and Event Speakers Customised training sessions and event speakers for organisations wishing to train staff, using Matthews Hub's knowledge, experience, and neurodivergent team.
• Social Activities Programme Regular social activities including Social Evening (Mondays), Youth Groups (online Mondays, in-person Fridays), Wellbeing Peer Support (Tuesdays), Arts and Crafts (Fridays), Women's Group, Walk and Talk Group, and Bridlington Meet-ups.
• Advice and Support Sessions Weekly sessions for adult members providing practical support with housing, benefits, advocacy, support letters, diagnosis understanding, and accessing mental health services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 787% increase in autism diagnosis rates over 20 years has driven growing demand for specialist support services in the region.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Donaldson Filtration SolutionsminorOthers · 15 May 2026Donaldson Filtration Solutions (Sutton Fields, Hull branch) selected Matthews Hub as their Charity of the Year for 2026. As a global manufacturing company supplying products for industrial processes, aerospace, and automotive industries, their support provides both funding and valuable community connections. This partnership helps the charity remain sustainable and supports ambitions to grow.
• Hull TruckminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 May 2026Hull Truck theatre company served as the assessor throughout Matthews Hub's Disability Confident Leader Level 3 accreditation process, providing guidance and insight that helped the charity reach this important milestone.
• Hull Autism Partnership BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatthews Hub is actively involved in Hull's Autism Strategy 2025-2028, developed by the Hull Autism Partnership Board. The organisation participates in events such as the Guildhall Marketplace during Autism Acceptance Week and contributes to initiatives like the 'Your Autistic Voice' questionnaire to shape future training.
• Local Community Groups and Services (Hull and East Yorkshire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local groups, services, and activities across Hull and East Yorkshire support the Plug-In scheme, which helps members try new groups, classes, and activities while overcoming practical and social barriers. Matthews Hub connects members to welcoming spaces in the community.
• Hull University / University of HullminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHull University Flexible internship programme partnership in 2022, providing placement opportunities while supporting the organisation's growth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ADHD Foundation: UK-based neurodiversity charity focused on ADHD awareness, training, and support for individuals, families, and organisations. Directly comparable to Matthew's Hub's ADHD training, coaching, and parent/carer programmes.
• Autism Forward: UK charity focused on supporting autistic adults into employment, funding specialist employability mentoring. Directly comparable because Autism Forward is a current funder of Matthew's Hub's Autism Forward employability programme — both operate within the same funding ecosystem.
• Ambitious about Autism: UK charity providing services and campaigning for autistic children and young people, including education, mentoring, and post-diagnostic support. Closely comparable to Matthew's Hub's youth and post-diagnostic support offering, though operating at greater scale.
• Autistica: UK autism research and policy charity that also translates research into practical support. Comparable to Matthews Hub given overlapping focus on autism without a learning disability and emphasis on evidence-based post-diagnostic support.

Regional players

• Daisy Chain Project: North East England charity supporting autistic children and families, including post-diagnostic support and training. Comparable to Matthew's Hub in mission and service mix, but operating in a different geographic region.
• Asperger East Anglia: Regional charity providing support, advice, and training for autistic adults (largely without a learning disability) in East Anglia. Comparable as a regionally-bounded, lived-experience-led support charity serving a similar cohort to Matthew's Hub.

Others

• Embracing Complexity (formerly Co-Production Network): UK consortium focused on co-produced neurodiversity research and practice. Adjacent to Matthew's Hub because it shapes the policy and evidence base that drives post-diagnostic and training demand.

Broad incumbents

• National Autistic Society: The largest UK charity for autistic people, providing information, support, training, and services nationwide. Matthews Hub is conceptually a regional, lived-experience-led microcosm of NAS's service model, serving a more localised autism community without a learning disability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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