Middle-Earth Miles for Daisy Chain!

We are Scarlett & Terri - Friends and Co-Workers since 2022.

We have many things in common, including our neuro-spiciness :)

We are aiming to walk the mile equivalent of the journey from The Shire to Rivendell - LOTR's fans rejoice! This will be over a span of 2 months..... because of work and family commitments, as well as our physical abilities!

Terri has many medical conditions which are just too sad to list...... and Scarlett falls over a lot! Lol.

Keep an eye on our updates as we will be posting photos and videos of the 'landmarks' we see along the way - and maybe even indulging in some mid-walk snacks (po-ta-toes!).

Please give what you can to help a charity close to our hearts and help them to carry on the amazing work that they do.

It is estimated that 1 in 100 children, teenagers and adults in the UK are autistic; community and corporate fundraising helps us to support and empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance regionally and nationwide.

Find out more about autism and neurodiversity: https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/about-autism-neurodiversity/

Read our story: https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/our-story/

🌻 Who They Support

- Children & Young People (0–17): after‑school and weekend clubs, holiday activities, high‑needs support, performing arts, family activity days, and wellbeing support.

- Adults (18+): social groups, performing arts for adults, employability support, benefits advice, online safety courses, life‑skills training and community integration.

🌱 Holistic On‑Site Services

- Located on a 5.5‑acre site in Stockton, the charity runs a day centre with farm and garden areas that provide animal therapy, forestry‑skills workshops, cookery, sports, and therapeutic outdoor activities.

🏠 Family & Wellbeing Support

- Family support teams are available across Tees Valley, Sunderland, and Gateshead, offering drop‑in sessions, 1:1 counselling, group support, and an autism helpline.

- Regional hub for Autism Central, delivering education and coaching for families, carers, and professionals.

🔧 Independent Living & Employability

- Programs in employability, independent‑living skills, housing advice, welfare and benefits guidance.

- Provide key‑worker services as part of national trials to support children and young people with autism or learning disabilities.

🛍️ Social Enterprise: Retail & Horticulture

- Operates large charity superstores in Stockton and Gateshead, offering donated goods to fund frontline services.

- Runs horticulture volunteer opportunities including garden maintenance, organic produce growing, and sales.

📈 Impact & Reach

- Supporting over 6,600 families (April 2023–March 2024), with more than 7,000 hours of 1:1 and small‑group support.

- Recognised as North East Charity of the Year, with services available in person, online, and via outreach across the Northeast and Yorkshire.

In Summary

Daisy Chain Teesside empowers neurodivergent individuals and their families with a fully integrated support network—encompassing social, educational, therapeutic, vocational, and independent‑living services—while reinvesting profits from social enterprise into their frontline work.