NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT (NOCS)

The funding will be used to support development opportunities and fun for people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction particularly due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) such as Asperger’s or mental health ....more

The funding will be used to support development opportunities and fun for people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction particularly due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) such as Asperger’s or mental health challenges. Their membership is made up of people in Blandford and the surrounding villages in North Dorset. NOCS use a mixture of games clubs drop-in and volunteering opportunities to support their members to form lasting friendships gain confidence and develop their social and practical skills in a safe secure and happy environment. This film is a bit outdated as they moved premises in 2019 but gives a feel for the project (part of the funding includes updating their website):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOWmMBjxDo0&t=35sThe application seeks core costs including salaries and running costs. It also includes funding to help strength this small charity. To help them develop their ability to measure outcomes. As well as exploring future proofing the charity by reviewing the relationship between the charity and its shop. They are interested in bringing the shop under the charity umbrella as it is integral to the development of the members being both the non-stigmatise way for some people to come into the charity. As well as being a key vehicle for work experience and skill development.Their membership is largely made up of children young people and adults suffering from social anxiety Asperger’s Syndrome social isolation and related mental health needs. They come from a range of communities including families based at the local army camp Blandford School The Forum School (ASD school in Shillingston 5 miles from Blandford) local primary schools NEET young people and Yeovil/Poole FE collages. NOCS have identified gaps in support to NEETs (Not in Education Employment or Training) young people. They used to work with Ansbury and their Fast Forward (BBO Dorset YP project that ended in March 20

‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’

This project will refurbish a community drop in space and provide staff resources and volunteers to support the development of one to one social skills of people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction ....more

This project will refurbish a community drop in space and provide staff resources and volunteers to support the development of one to one social skills of people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction particularly due to autism spectrum disorder such as Asperger's or mental health challenges.

This project will provide a youth club specifically for children and young people with Autism or Asperger Syndrome. Children and young people will make new friends, feel less isolated and improve their social skills.

This funding will enable the delivery of activities for children and adults with ASD, learning disabilities and complex needs. Through these activities, participants gain confidence in dealing with others, which transfers to other situations outside ....more

This funding will enable the delivery of activities for children and adults with ASD, learning disabilities and complex needs. Through these activities, participants gain confidence in dealing with others, which transfers to other situations outside of this environment.