CHILDREN ON THE AUTISTIC SPECTRUM PARENTS' ASSOCIATION 

Purchase of laptops for a charity which works with children and adults with autism in Bromley

A peer support community and social hub for autistic people of all ages and their families/carers in the London Borough of Bromley and beyond.

Holiday Playscheme 2023

CASPA Social Clubs

Funding towrards CASPA Connects: an exciting safe and secure online chat room on Discord for young people and adults in Bromley with autism and neurodiversity. It is a user-lead tech based initiative ....more

Funding towrards CASPA Connects: an exciting safe and secure online chat room on Discord for young people and adults in Bromley with autism and neurodiversity. It is a user-lead tech based initiative facilitating both virtual and face-to-face social connections between this community. Discord is an instant messaging platform where people can chat, share and form friendships online and it provides social interaction and reduces social isolation for people on the autism spectrum and allows them to connect with likeminded members of CASPA. We wanted to develop a space where neurodivergent individuals felt safe, heard and connected with others like them. Everyone should have the chance to be truly and unapologetically themselves and that is what we hope this server can achieve: a sense of belonging, community and identity.

Holiday Play Scheme 2022

Covid response

This measure covers farm and business development grants made under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme. Grants are made in two instalments 80% of the total paid following confirmation ....more

This measure covers farm and business development grants made under Countryside Productivity and ESIF Growth Programme. Grants are made in two instalments 80% of the total paid following confirmation of a successful bid and remainder paid during final year of implementing the business plan. Payment is subject to correct implementation of the business plan. This measure supports development and creation of rural micro / small businesses and farm diversification activity where the investments benefit the wider rural economy. RPA administers for measures in England.

The Farming Investment Fund comprises two different sub-schemes. The Farming Equipment and Technology fund will provide lower value grants towards a specified list of items proven to be effective in ....more

The Farming Investment Fund comprises two different sub-schemes. The Farming Equipment and Technology fund will provide lower value grants towards a specified list of items proven to be effective in raising productivity. The Farming Transformation Fund will provide a more flexible model where applicants can seek higher-value investments into more significant infrastructure and equipment.The FIF sits alongside other schemes such as those providing business advice (Resilience Fund), R&D (Farming Innovation Programme), environmental land management and improved animal health and welfare. It will support farmers adapt and change to deliver on Defras vision for the future of the agriculture sector.It will aim to increase farmers confidence to invest in novel technologies and practices, during a time of significant sectoral and macroeconomic uncertainty.It will support capital investment, to maximise returns through employing the latest technologies and practices.It will support the sector in reducing GHG emissions contributing to Net Zero goals. In addition, it will support improvement in water and air quality.It will support investing and improving animal health and welfare by farmers.The Farming Investment Fund (FIF) is an evolution of the Countryside Productivity Scheme, following the UKs exit from the EU. The development of the fund has drawn on the experience and evaluation of this predecessor scheme and we have made changes to the design to ensure that it will deliver more effectively an improvement in productivity and the environment in the farming and forestry sectors.

We would like to enable children and adults with autism to access high quality services, to have fun and develop their skills and self-confidence, the same as any other child or adult.

The funding is being used to provide training for staff which will enable them to engage children who are living with autism in outdoor activities. This will give vulnerable people the chance to ....more

The funding is being used to provide training for staff which will enable them to engage children who are living with autism in outdoor activities. This will give vulnerable people the chance to spend time in nature and improve levels of mental health and wellbeing.

Holiday Play Scheme 2021

CASPA Juniors

The project is using funding to deliver a Social Skills Club and an 18+ CASPA Futures Programmes in Bromley working to address the inequalities faced by people with Autism and those who are ....more

The project is using funding to deliver a Social Skills Club and an 18+ CASPA Futures Programmes in Bromley working to address the inequalities faced by people with Autism and those who are neurodiverse and their families. Activity programmes include drama music art & crafts sports life skill workshops healthy eating/cooking workshops and training to participants in all aspects of running a community space/café including food hygiene finances customer service environmental health staffing venue and resources. The project aims to improve social skills and communication development as well as providing learning opportunities fostering independent living skills and developing employment skills.

"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."

£60,000 over 3 years (3 x £20,000) towards a multi-skill programme to help young people’s transition into adulthood, work and society through the development of life skills focusing on ....more

£60,000 over 3 years (3 x £20,000) towards a multi-skill programme to help young people’s transition into adulthood, work and society through the development of life skills focusing on independence, personal and practical skills-taught placements in CASPAs Community Café.

COVID19 - This grant will provide emotional and mental health support for children and young people experiencing social isolation during Covid-19 and support them to better manage their mental health.

NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more

NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.

CASPA Community Cafe

The funding will be used to provide support for children with autism. The project aims to address issues of social isolation and help build relationships.

towards a two-night trip to Surrey for children from the London Borough of Bromley

Holistic wellbeing support for young people with autism and their families.

This club will provide arts and leisure activities for young people on the autistic spectrum who are disadvantaged by feeling isolated and experience barriers to education. This will encourage ....more

This club will provide arts and leisure activities for young people on the autistic spectrum who are disadvantaged by feeling isolated and experience barriers to education. This will encourage confidence, raise expectations and improve relationships.

We would like to buy specialist equipment, support and an extra coach for our trampolining programme for children with Autism.

The group will use the funding to deliver a series of creative workshops for socially isolated young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or autism. This will encourage inclusion and improved ....more

The group will use the funding to deliver a series of creative workshops for socially isolated young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or autism. This will encourage inclusion and improved levels of engagement with the community.

Summer play scheme.

Summer play scheme.

towards three years' salary costs for a social skills project for children and young people with autism spectrum and communication disorders in Kent

the salary of the Project Manager