Your friends are fundraising. Don't miss out, opt in.

We did it!

ILAG- Islington Local Autism Group raised £620 from 14 supporters

or

Start your own crowdfunding page

Closed 26/06/2023

0%
£620
raised of £5,000 target by 14 supporters

    Weʼve raised £620 to help fund start-up costs for a new Autism Hub in Islington.

    London Borough of Islington, London, UK
    Funded on Monday, 26th June 2023

    Don't have time to donate right now?

    Story

    Autism is a lifelong condition which often results in social communication difficulties, sensory integration issues and high levels of anxiety. This can impact on attaining & maintaining employment, education, housing, & building a social network- everything that enables us to lead independent lives!

    The National Autistic Society- i Exist (2008) report found that adults with autism are often isolated, unable to access support and are dependent on their families:
    - 63% of adults with autism do not have enough support to meet their needs
    - 40% live with their parents
    - 33% have experienced severe mental health difficulties because of a lack of support
    - Only 15% are in full time employment
    - 66% are not working at all including voluntary employment

    The Autism Hub Islington is a user led initiative by and for adults with High-Functioning Autism and Aspergers but do not meet eligibility for health and social care services. For this group- who are often misunderstood and underrepresented, there is little or no alternative provision that is appropriate.

    The aim of the Autism Hub is to provide information, support, signposting and host other events delivered through peer support & mentoring. The Hub will be the central point of access to autism services in Islington linking in and connecting with other agencies in the community to make them more autism aware & accessible. The Autism Hub will support users to build resilience and enable them to better manage life experiences.

    The Autism Hub Islington will provide and facilitate the following:

    *Preparing for employment
    *Confidence building
    *Friendships and building social networks
    *Post diagnostic support with peers and facilitator
    *Aspirational mentoring of younger adults
    *Money Management workshops

    Donations will be used to train volunteers, develop & maintain a website, rent for premises, & salary for sessional staff

    Updates

    0

    ILAG- Islington Local Autism Group

    Updates appear here

      6 years ago

      ILAG- Islington Local Autism Group started crowdfunding

      Leave a message of support

      Page last updated on: 9/27/2021 11.08

      Supporters

      14

      • C M S

        C M S

        Sep 27, 2021

        Let’s solve this together! Thanks for everything that you do

        £20.00

      • Monika Schiffer

        Monika Schiffer

        Sep 16, 2020

        Rikki spoke on our Friday evening church zoom meeting. It is obviously very helpful to Asperger sufferers and their relatives. More hubs are needed. I wish you well.

      • Anonymous

        Anonymous

        Sep 13, 2020

        Praying that you will achieve your goal.

        £40.00

      • Immo Huneke

        Immo Huneke

        Sep 13, 2020

        This is a freewill offering prompted by the suggestion given during today's worship service of German Lutheran/Protestant congregations in the London East ministry (held online).

        £30.00

      • Anonymous

        Anonymous

        Sep 13, 2020

      • Anonymous

        Anonymous

        Mar 18, 2019

        £100.00

      • Anonymous

        Anonymous

        Jan 10, 2019

        £200.00

      What is crowdfunding?

      Crowdfunding is a new type of fundraising where you can raise funds for your own personal cause, even if you're not a registered charity.

      The page owner is responsible for the distribution of funds raised.

      Great people make things happen

      Do you know anyone in need or maybe want to help a local community cause?

      Create you own page and donʼt let that cause go unfunded!

      About Crowdfunding
      About the fundraiser
      ILAG- Islington Local Autism Group

      ILAG- Islington Local Autism Group

      London Borough of Islington, London, UK

      Report this Page