THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY 

Funding for an accessible meeting place and to provide information and activity resources for people with autism.

Skills for Life

This group will use the funding to run fun digital workshops for autistic children aged 12-18 years in East Renfrewshire.

Sixty years of the National Autistic Society - the story of autism so far: voices, journeys and lives

The group will continue to provide adults with autism with tailored one-to-one support and the opportunity to join social groups where they can interact with their peers in a supported environment. ....more

The group will continue to provide adults with autism with tailored one-to-one support and the opportunity to join social groups where they can interact with their peers in a supported environment. The 3 year project will benefit up to 90 people with autism and 90 volunteers.

Mental Health Online Module

Mental Health Policy Officer

The National Autistic Society is using a £10000 grant to develop a Lending Library of items to help autistic children and their families across Northern Ireland. The library will include soft play ....more

The National Autistic Society is using a £10000 grant to develop a Lending Library of items to help autistic children and their families across Northern Ireland. The library will include soft play toys communication and movement aids sensory clothing and items which teach self-regulation. All items can be borrowed so that families can get a sense of what is most useful for them before buying their own and staff will provide support and advice.

Current outcomes from the first six months include:100% of service users surveyed felt they were listened to and that they knew more about their loved ones entitlements.94% of service users surveyed ....more

Current outcomes from the first six months include:100% of service users surveyed felt they were listened to and that they knew more about their loved ones entitlements.94% of service users surveyed felt better ableto choose and make informed decisions about their loved ones care and wellbeing.81%of service users surveyedwere more confident in discussing their loved one's rights with professionals felt they had information they could act on.In addition, all urgent queries were responded to within three days, and mostwithin 24 hours.Two cases of admission avoidances(one confirmed and one pending) -that we are aware of.Six discharges (four confirmed and two pending) -that we are aware of.Two cases of preventing theremoval of an Autism diagnosis -that we are aware of.

Through the HW Alliance, policy teams can work collaboratively with the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, accessing the sectors expertise and connecting policy leads ....more

Through the HW Alliance, policy teams can work collaboratively with the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, accessing the sectors expertise and connecting policy leads with hard-to-reach communities.The Alliance comprises of 19 VCSE organisations and the membership is currently confirmed for 2021-24. These organisations bring the expertise of the VCSE sector, and the voices of the people they represent, into national policy development and delivery.The HW Alliance enables system partners (and their policy teams) to strengthen and build on the relationships with the VCSE sector, providing:A route for system partners to reach a wide range of VCSE organisationsA collective voice for the VCSE sectorOpportunities co-design and co-produce solutions on cross-cutting issuesAccess to the voices of communities that experience the greatest health inequalities.Activities of HW Alliance members are designed to align with the national strategic priorities of the system partners, with a continued focus on promoting equality and reducing health inequalities.

towards core funding, specifically towards the Educations Rights Service and Exclusions Service (awarded grant in response to coronavirus)

Develop new content on autism and loneliness to support a loneliness campaign on social media. This will help to reduce stigma around loneliness and support the target group to take action to help ....more

Develop new content on autism and loneliness to support a loneliness campaign on social media. This will help to reduce stigma around loneliness and support the target group to take action to help themselves and others.

To support the delivery of three Covid-19 webinar sessions to parents/carers with autistic children/young people under the age of 18.

To support the delivery of three Covid-19 webinar sessions to parents/carers with autistic children/young people under the age of 18.

WF Covid-19 Support Fund

The National Autistic Society are using a £69070 grant over one year to create a new Autism Hub which will provide online guidance and support to help people with Autism and their families to cope ....more

The National Autistic Society are using a £69070 grant over one year to create a new Autism Hub which will provide online guidance and support to help people with Autism and their families to cope with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also offer social opportunities to help isolated people overcome loneliness and stay connected with their community. The project will also maintain their Helpline and support the reopening of the sensory room in their day centre which has been closed due to restrictions. This will help give families the knowledge and support they need to take back control of their lives.

We aim to be able to participate in activities that are available to neurotypical people without the stigma that comes with autism.

We would like to build a stronger network for autistic individuals and their families to come together in Bromyard.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Covid-19: salary costs for Helpline advisor for autistic people, their families and carers

Covid-19: salary costs for Helpline advisor for autistic people, their families and carers

The objective of the grant funding for the WDF is therefore to equip personal health budget holders and the PA workforce to make best use of PHBs and thereby secure improved outcomes, user experience ....more

The objective of the grant funding for the WDF is therefore to equip personal health budget holders and the PA workforce to make best use of PHBs and thereby secure improved outcomes, user experience and value for money.

The National Autistic Society has received £31850-to address the negative effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the autistic community in Wales. The pandemic has had a serious effect on ....more

The National Autistic Society has received £31850-to address the negative effect that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the autistic community in Wales. The pandemic has had a serious effect on autistic people who are isolated from their support networks. The grant will enable The National Autistic Society to move their existing support networks online develop and maintain Wales-specific COVID-19 information for their website delivering three COVID-19 related live-streamed videos and increase the capacity of their Helpline. Mae'r Gymdeithas Awtistiaeth Genedlaethol wedi derbyn £31850-i fynd i'r afael â'r effaith negyddol y mae pandemig Covid-19 wedi'i chael ar y gymuned awtistig yng Nghymru. Mae'r pandemig wedi cael effaith ddifrifol ar bobl awtistig sydd wedi'u hynysu oddi wrth eu rhwydweithiau cymorth. Bydd y grant yn galluogi'r Gymdeithas Awtistiaeth Genedlaethol i symud eu rhwydweithiau cymorth presennol ar-lein datblygu a chynnal gwybodaeth COVID-19 sy'n benodol i Gymru ar gyfer eu gwefan gan gyflwyno tri fideo ffrydio byw cysylltiedig â COVID-19 a chynyddu capasiti eu Llinell Gymorth.

The National Autistic Society is using a £10000 grant to introduce a Northern Ireland specific helpline to support people with autism providing them with information and support relating to ....more

The National Autistic Society is using a £10000 grant to introduce a Northern Ireland specific helpline to support people with autism providing them with information and support relating to COVID-19. The funding is also being used to reopen the playground at their Autism Centre in Carryduff each weekend for children and families to use.

This grant will allow the group to adapt its existing services so that they can be delivered during the COVID-19 lockdown and as the lockdown eases for the 15 local support groups in Scotland. It ....more

This grant will allow the group to adapt its existing services so that they can be delivered during the COVID-19 lockdown and as the lockdown eases for the 15 local support groups in Scotland. It will also allow the organisation's helpline to develop COVID-19 advice and resources tailored to people with autism. Additionally the group will develop online resources and support networks to help people with autism through the lockdown.

Support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs

See HWA summary:Working with the VCSE sector - encourange two way flow of information and inteliigence betweeen the Sector and the System.

Autism and Mental Health

The grant funding provided a period of support for charities providing vital services to ensure they could meet increased demand as a result of COVID-19, while continuing their day-to-day activities ....more

The grant funding provided a period of support for charities providing vital services to ensure they could meet increased demand as a result of COVID-19, while continuing their day-to-day activities to help those in need, up to the end of October 2021. Each organisation was either:Providing key services specific to supporting the Covid-19 response, to reduce burden on the NHS or other public services; orProviding critical frontline services to vulnerable groups affected by Covid-19 and associated measures (ie. social-distancing) (must outline the characteristics that make those groups vulnerable).

COVID19 capacity grant

To contribute to the additional costs caused by the coronavirus pandemic of running the Daldorch House Residential School in Catrine (East Ayrshire) for 17 children with severe autism from across ....more

To contribute to the additional costs caused by the coronavirus pandemic of running the Daldorch House Residential School in Catrine (East Ayrshire) for 17 children with severe autism from across Scotland, including in the event of lockdown or outbreak at the facility.

We want to organize events and introduce and develop treatments that support families with Autistic children in Carmarthenshire.

We want to grow our support networks, promote awareness and acceptance, and offer more days out for the children that attend our groups.

The Autism Act 10 years on: Research, policy and campaigning

Project Summary :_x000D_ The National Autistic Society will support up to 60 autistic people in Cardiff and Newport through social groups that allow them to share their experiences, reduce isolation, ....more

Project Summary :_x000D_ The National Autistic Society will support up to 60 autistic people in Cardiff and Newport through social groups that allow them to share their experiences, reduce isolation, and develop life skills. This grant for £8,816 will fund two support staff, staff travel, staff and volunteer expenses, stationery, postages, DBS checks, training, and cookery sessions.

To provide ‘A Tailored Approach for People who May Be Disadvantaged because of Discrimination and/or as a Consequence of Protected Characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or Other People ....more

To provide ‘A Tailored Approach for People who May Be Disadvantaged because of Discrimination and/or as a Consequence of Protected Characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or Other People with Specific and Unmet Needs.

The Health & Wellbeing Alliance consists of 21 organisations from the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. These organisations engage in intensive co-production with system ....more

The Health & Wellbeing Alliance consists of 21 organisations from the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. These organisations engage in intensive co-production with system partners on emerging policy priorities, as well as being an interface between the Department and the VCSE sector.

Courses for parents / carers of children on the autistic spectrum.

We would like to be able to provide inclusive activities for children and adults with autism such as clubs and support groups.

Funds will help to develop the sensory garden at Saxon Hall and to carry on the great work so many communities have started.

We need funds to set up a hub for sensory activities in Hereford.

A contribution towards a parent-led group for parents of autistic children.

To better understand the experience of young adults with autism in the Criminal Justice System (CJS).

To provide a tailored approach for people who may be disadvantaged because of discrimination and/or as a consequence of protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or other people ....more

To provide a tailored approach for people who may be disadvantaged because of discrimination and/or as a consequence of protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or other people with specific and unmet needs.

The Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund pilot aims to increase the diversity and numbers of those working in the UK's booming cyber security sector.

The Health & Wellbeing Alliance consists of 21 organisations from the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. These organisations engage in intensive co-production with system ....more

The Health & Wellbeing Alliance consists of 21 organisations from the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. These organisations engage in intensive co-production with system partners on emerging policy priorities, as well as being an interface between the Department and the VCSE sector.

The aim of the Alliance will be to facilitate integrated working between the voluntary and statutory sectors.

This project will run a Young Ambassadors programme, providing opportunities for autistic young people to develop skills and lead campaigns to help transform the way society views the autistic ....more

This project will run a Young Ambassadors programme, providing opportunities for autistic young people to develop skills and lead campaigns to help transform the way society views the autistic community.

Autism centre in Belfast

The group provides support to people with autism and their families in the Omagh area. The project is using a £10,000 grant to fund a programme of activities, outings, training, and therapy sessions ....more

The group provides support to people with autism and their families in the Omagh area. The project is using a £10,000 grant to fund a programme of activities, outings, training, and therapy sessions for carers.

We want to transform the way society views people with autism by developing their skills and increasing their opportunities.

National Autistic Society Bexhill and Hastings are a parent-volunteer group that provides support to families across both Bexhill and Hastings with children / young adults who suffer from the ....more

National Autistic Society Bexhill and Hastings are a parent-volunteer group that provides support to families across both Bexhill and Hastings with children / young adults who suffer from the life-long disability of autism. Funding was provided to support a number of sporting events including swimming, trampolining and indoor ski-ing.

To deliver a pilot project to improve awareness of learning disabilities/autism spectrum conditions, identification of offenders affected, and enable better provision for their needs.

This project will create opportunities for autistic people to make friends and socialise. NAS will use the funding to support 250 adults over the age of 26 who are on the autistic spectrum, they will ....more

This project will create opportunities for autistic people to make friends and socialise. NAS will use the funding to support 250 adults over the age of 26 who are on the autistic spectrum, they will also recruit 50 volunteers. The project will be delivered via a combination of face to face mentoring, e-befriending, telephone support and regular coffee clubs. Another element and long term goal is to see the autistic adults take ownership of more elements of the project.

Health and Wellbeing Alliance

Women and Girls on the Autistic Spectrum

Towards Teen Life, a parent training course about teenagers with ASD.

£40,000 as a third and final year’s contribution to a project helping young people with autism transition from school into adulthood.

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Donation in lieu of honoraria for trustees' adviser Uta Frith (2 yrs worth, 2013/14 and 2014/15, at £4,000 p.a.).

Towards the specialist helpline adviser and related costs.

New parent training course "Healthy Minds".

This grant will enable the National Autistic Society to deliver a new project that will provide advice, guidance and personalised support to parents and carers of children who have been diagnosed ....more

This grant will enable the National Autistic Society to deliver a new project that will provide advice, guidance and personalised support to parents and carers of children who have been diagnosed with autism. The project will also provide training workshops, a manual with information to explain behaviours and coping mechanisms, and local peer support through a network of local branches. The grant will be used to pay for salaries, information (including a detailed manual), training and overheads.

The project will support young people with autism and Asperger Syndrome mainly from the West of Scotland. The project will be delivered through coaching sessions focused on improving life and ....more

The project will support young people with autism and Asperger Syndrome mainly from the West of Scotland. The project will be delivered through coaching sessions focused on improving life and employability skills. These include six week training programmes covering subjects such as social confidence, anxiety management, job search skills and supported work experience placements. This grant will pay for revenue costs, salaries, overhead costs, volunteer training and client travel/subsistence.