For my birthday, the big 50 (how did that happen?!?) I want to try and raise awareness and hopefully a few quid for Artistic Spectrum, a brilliant non-profit art group for Autistic Adults.

My daughter has attended sessions with the group over the past few years, and they have given her a friendly, safe, fun and inclusive environment to get creative and be artistic. The organiser, Emma, (who is just the loveliest person) works so hard to provide these incredible sessions, and this involves a constant search for grants and funding so that the sessions can be provided free of charge. When there isn't funding, the sessions can't happen. Like recently.

Over the past few years my daughter has worked on (and passed) an Arts awards and last year she exhibited a collection of her work. I was SO proud of her... and LOVED seeing how (rightly) she was proud of herself. It's not often she feels very proud of herself and this group has given her that.

So I really hope you have a look at the Artistic Spectrum social media and website... AND... I really hope you can find a few quid to give to the brilliant cause. These sessions really do make a difference to people's lives. People who often don't have that much to look forward to. Anything you are able to donate will be put to very good use on materials and workspace for sessions and will be really appreciated.

Thank you xxx

Artistic Spectrum on Facebook

Artistic Spectrum Website

Cover photo credit Graeme Oxby