North East Autism Society

£3,692 raised for our Little Stars appeal 🤩👏🏻 We’re delighted to announce we’ve raised a total of £3,692 so far for our Christmas appeal. Every penny raised will go directly to supporting our parent and toddler groups, which have been described as a ‘lifeline’ by the families who attend. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated, shared, and supported the appeal. Every donation helps us reach more families. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🔗 Help us reach our goal here: https://lnkd.in/gDgX7iFp #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Christmas2024 #Christmas

Minister sees impact of services helping autistic people into work 💛👏 We told a Government minister longer-term funding is needed for employment initiatives to help autistic people into work. Our CEO, John Phillipson, made the impassioned plea when Sir Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, visited the innovative training project at New Warlands Farm. Sir Stephen has praised the charity’s “very impressive” £4.2m plans to develop a working farm and visitor centre – complete with a café, shop, retail units and apple mill – as a training centre and employment hub for autistic and neurodivergent people. New Warlands Farm currently hosts 52 autistic people as a training centre, but John told the minister 64 meaningful jobs could be provided through the planned development of the farm over the next year. We are also in talks with high-profile businesses about training partnerships at the site, leading to jobs elsewhere. During a tour of New Warlands Farm, near Burnhope, the minister talked to staff and adults, saw a wood workshop in action, and sampled the “delicious” apple juice produced from hundreds of trees on the site. Read the full story and find out more about the impact the project will make 🫶 - https://lnkd.in/ekg6Y3Qg #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #AutismAwareness

Update from Grandma elf... We're over the moon for Anne (Grandma elf) as she has smashed her fundraising target 🎉🎄 Anne is dressing up as an elf every day from December 1 until Boxing Day to raise funds for our Little Stars Christmas appeal. Anne’s two-year-old granddaughter Cora attends one of our toddler groups, which she says has changed the family’s lives around. The Little Stars appeal aims to raise £5000 so the charity can keep the toddler groups going. Throughout the month she's been wrapping Christmas presents, decorating her tree, going to toddler groups with Cora, going to the pantomime, delivering Christmas cards and shopping - all in her elf gear 😅 Thank you so much for your support Anne! If you'd like to support Anne's fundraising you can do so here - https://lnkd.in/eiGf7xSS Or if you're feeling inspired to take on your own fundraising challenge next year, contact the fundraising team on [email protected] #AutismAcceptance #Autism #Autisitc #AutismAwareness #Christmas #fundraising #festive

I'm dreaming of a GREEN Christmas ♻💚 If you’re looking for ways to have a greener Christmas then look no further - we’ve got a number of ways for you to reduce your waste during the festive period and support our Little Stars appeal… ✉️ Make a direct donation in lieu of Christmas cards. Not only great for the environment, but the easiest way to support NEAS this Christmas! Simply make a donation and we’ll send you a graphic to share digitally with your friends and family to let them know about your donation. ⭐ Gift a Star to a loved one this Christmas. Add your star to our interactive Christmas tree by making a donation. 🎅 And if you're still searching for the ideal present for your office Secret Santa, give a gift in their name to North East Autism Society this Christmas and we’ll send you a digital certificate to confirm your gift. 🎄 Help us reach our goal to continue this invaluable support 🫶 Find out more - https://lnkd.in/e6sraTvs #AutismAcceptance #Autism #AutismAwareness #Christmas

It's our #JollyJumperDay🎄✨ Big thank you to LM Global and Hope Street XChange for joining us today, as well as our own services who are donning their festive fashion! To take part in Jolly Jumper Day you simply need to wear your Christmassy garments in the workplace, school, in the community or at home, and make a small donation to us when you do (we suggest £2 per person). If you'd like to make your donation to the Little Stars Appeal you can do so here - https://lnkd.in/gDgX7iFp #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #ChristmasJumperDay #AutismAwareness

Will you back our Little Stars? ✨ Did you know that autistic children who don’t get the right support early on are more likely to be excluded from school and experience mental health challenges? Our Patron, Pam Royle, is appealing for your support to help our Little Stars! We’re aiming to raise £5,000 to keep our free toddler groups running in 2025. These groups provide vital support for families before, during, or after a child’s diagnosis and are often their only lifeline. Early support is the key to brighter futures for autistic children. Let’s make a difference together! #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #LittleStarsAppeal #Christmas #ChristmasGiving #Neurodiversity #Fundraising

✨ Can you help back our Little Stars? ✨ On the run-up to Christmas, we’re aiming to raise £5,000 to fund ‘life-changing’ groups for autistic toddlers. These vital groups receive no local authority funding and are reliant on the generosity of donors to keep running. £25 can provide a group with sensory equipment, supporting toddlers’ development and helping parents discover new ways of meeting their child’s sensory needs. Parents say the support they receive from our groups has been ‘life-changing’ and your donations help us continue to help autistic toddlers and their families throughout the new year. If you would like to support the appeal, visit https://lnkd.in/gDgX7iFp #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Christmas #Neurodiversity

Our Little Stars Appeal is making headlines thanks to a fun-loving family ⭐ 🎅 Richard Carter, Anne Wilkinson, Skye Thompson, nine, and Cora Thompson, two, are dressing up as elves everyday until December 26 to raise money for our Christmas appeal. The family's quirky festive appeal is all down to little Cora, who has enjoyed playing, building up her confidence and meeting other children at one of our toddler groups. The Little Stars Appeal aims to raise £5,000 to continue our lifeline service in 2025. Grandmother Anne explained the impact toddler group has had on the whole family, saying: "The group is wonderful, it's like a little family. We have such a good laugh and the children are happy. It's not just changed Cora's life around, but it's changed Katy's too. "The support we get there has been, and continues to be, so vital to us, as it is for the other parents and children. That's why we wanted to give back. The charity has been fantastic. They're just there for you, it's absolutely great." Read the full story at - https://lnkd.in/etu3yzHH #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #Christmas #ChristmasAppeal

It's the season of giving 🎄✨ Give a unique gift this Christmas by dedicating a star to someone you love 🎁 Your star will not only put your loved one's name in lights, it will also go towards our Little Stars appeal to help us deliver toddler groups across the North East. The groups give families and their little ones a safe space to meet and get vital support from our trained practitioners. Families describe them as "life-changing". It couldn’t be easier to gift your star... 🔗 follow the link below 💸 select your donation amount ✍️ leave a message for the person you’re dedicating the star to Your star will then be added to our interactive tree for all to see. Thank you for helping us change lives this Christmas. https://lnkd.in/e2jQf_7S #AutismAcceptance #Autism #Autistic #AutismAcceptance #neurodiversity #Christmas #ChristmasAppeal #Fundraising

Tree-mendous entry for our Society bake off competition! 🎄👏 Our adults from New Warlands Farm worked together to create a gorgeous Christmas tree cake. Well done everyone! We’ll continue to share entries from our services as they host their own Bake Off events across the festive period and will announce the winners at the end December 🏆 There's still time to show your support for our Little Stars appeal by taking part in our festive events. 🍰 Host your own Great Festive Bake Off on a day and time that suits you! 🎄 Wear your best festive knitwear to work for our Jolly Jumper day on 12th December, or organising your own fundraising event 🫱 Gift a Star to a loved one this Christmas. Add your star to our interactive Christmas tree. Find out more - https://lnkd.in/ens4WAsz #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #neurodiversity #BakeOff #NEASBakeOff #Autism