Sycamore Trust UK has been supporting families and individuals for whom Autism is part of daily like for over 20 years. Like many small charities, Sycamore needs to raise money to maintain essential products and services and this year, Fix Auto Dagenham are fundraising in support of Sycamore Trust.

Sycamore Trust UK originally emerged to fill a gap in the provision of local services, and in the last 26 years the charity has supported thousands of families and individuals in the borough. In many cases, Sycamore are the first organisation that families turn to for support once they have received their Autism diagnosis.

Alongside those vital products and services, the charity has also campaigned relentlessly to raise awareness of Autism. As a hidden disorder, Autism is often overlooked and frequently misunderstood, and Sycamore has constantly promoted the abilities of Autistic people in a positive manner, whilst at the same time promoting acceptance and awareness across the community.

Autistic children are the largest group to have an EHC plan yet are also the largest group whose parents are forced to take those plans to tribunal. Meanwhile, autistic children are still twice as likely to be excluded from school than their peers without SEND.

In practical terms, Sycamore supports families and individuals in B&D in every stage of their journey with a range of products and services including Speak With A Picture, Parenting Pathways, Alpha & Bravo youth clubs, and Autism Awareness training, but as public money becomes even more difficult to achieve, the charity relies ever more heavily on donations and fund raising. As a result, the support of Fix Auto Dagenham is vital and any contributions or donations will be gratefully received.