Why we need your help
Your donations and fundraising activities help to provide vital support for autistic people and their families across Scotland when it's needed most.
Online community services
Your generous donations support the development of services like our Click and Connect programme. Groups are delivered online via Zoom and open to the autistic community and their families across Scotland. We will deliver over 150 Click and Connect groups this year.
Four free online groups are available including; art and choir groups for those who enjoy being creative, an autism peer support group for an informal and relaxed space for support and discussion, and a mindfulness for autism group for those who are looking to reduce the impact of stress.
The groups are a great way to come together and meet new and like-minded people in a safe and friendly environment.
‘My son has been attending the choir and art classes for some time now and he really enjoys them. He is always looking forward to take part. I am so grateful to Scottish Autism for offering these events. Since COVID he was a bit disconnected from clubs and classes. This has been a great opportunity for him to stay connected and be part of something.’ - Click and Connect user
Enhancements to our services
Your donations can help to enhance the lives of the supported individuals in our services across Scotland with the provision of equipment and social activities.
These include therapy sessions, social groups, cookery classes, communication aids, sensory equipment, art materials, specially adapted furniture and improvements to outdoor areas.
Social and creative activities give individuals the opportunity to be self-expressive and socialise with others. The individuals we support have put on amazing drama productions, and produced a book of their own short stories and poems.
Ardencraig Day Service
Last year we opened a brand new service in Castlemilk.
The Ardencraig Day Service delivers day opportunities for up to 14 adults, and provide a dedicated space for an additional 10 individuals on a community-based outreach basis. The service offers autistic adults opportunities to access a range of activities, and learn and develop new skills.
We need funding to provide additional facilities for the supported individuals within the service. Due to the complexity of individual needs when dealing with anxiety and stress, challenging behaviour can sometimes be presented. Specialist company Tough Furniture provide durable furniture that’s fit for this. In addition to providing Tough Furniture, we hope that the indoor refurbishment will provide beneficial areas for individuals to use including a sensory room, a computer room and a TV room.
It’s also hoped that the facility can provide a wonderful outdoor space for those we support to relax and learn horticulture skills.
Regional Manager, Paul Macarthur said, "We continue to try to raise the remaining funds to enable us to fully realise the vision for the service, by enhancing the amenities available to the individuals we support, and we thank those who have so generously supported us up to now."
Donate
To make a donation to help us carry on this work please visit our donation page.
Contact our fundraising team
Email: fundraising@scottishautism.org
Tel: 01259 720044