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Closed 31/01/2017
Respond

Bring Simone home for Christmas

Respond Family Support is the last resort for parents whose adult children with learning disabilities/autism are locked away in Assessment and Treatment Units with little prospect of release.
£310
raised of £500 target
by 8 supporters
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Closed on 31/01/2017
RCN 800862

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Bring Her Home update 24/1/17: Respond is delighted to report that on 17 January, Simone arrived home to be back with her family and friends. After Winterbourne View and the last five long years living in various ATUs, miles from parents and loved ones, Simone is somewhere she can call home.

Bring Her Home Appeal update 9/1/17: Together we did it! Simone is coming home next week. Your support for our Bring Her Home campaign made a real impact. Noelle Blackman, Respond CEO says 'This shows what a group of determined people can achieve.' 

There are 3,000 people with learning disabilities and/or autism living in an ATU in England. Our amazingRespond Family Support Team is the last resort for families who find themselves in this heartbreaking situation. Our Team listen with empathy and without judgement to the stories that parents tell of crisis and pain…then they help with the practical stuff.Please donate today and help Respond to bring the other 2,999 home for Christmas 2017.

About the charity

Respond

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RCN 800862
Respond works with people with learning disabilities or autism, who have experienced abuse and trauma. Respond offers a safe, nurturing place for people to heal from the hurt. Our psychotherapists, advisers and advocates support these very vulnerable people to live more resilient, happier lives.

Donation summary

Total raised
£310.00
+ £47.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£210.00
Offline donations
£100.00
Direct donations
£210.00
Donations via fundraisers
£0.00

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