How to Join

A young person can attend the club if they have a diagnosis of Autism. We accept a letter of diagnosis from doctor or professional that has assessed and given the diagnosis.

We accept any other learning difficulty or physical disability alongside the Autism as long as we can offer the correct and safe supportive environments. We would ask all guardians to attend the session 1st without their young person to talk through the level of support the individual will need. We will adapt and support the sessions to suite these needs and have access to funding that may enable increased staffing levels but this is subject to individual cases and would need to be assessed carefully by both guardians and the General Manager.

To join the club please phone or email Leah the General Manager. 07920714611 leah@stowmarketsaturdayclub.co.uk we have a waiting list for all sessions but can register you to join the list straight away. You can join the waiting list while the diagnosis process is happening

Who Runs the Club?

Stowmarket ASD Saturday Clubs is a registered charity, No 1151141.

We are mainly funded by Children In Need. Our parents pay a fee for sending their young people to the sessions and we have a team of committee members who carry out different fundraising events to enable us to offer extra activities for the sessions. We have had lots of support from local organisations such as The Stowmarket Lions, AJ’S Legacy, Co-op, The local council grants team and many more.

Stowmarket ASD Saturday Club is made up of parents/guardians of of the young people who attend the clubs, plus the Trustees who oversee the running of the club.

The day to day running of the Clubs is done by our club co-ordinator Leah and is assisted during the sessions by 4 paid members of staff.  Leah and the staff are also helped during the sessions by a team of dedicated volunteers.

How is the Club funded?

We are mainly funded by Children In Need. Our parents pay a fee for sending their young people to the sessions and we have a team of committee members who carry out different fundraising events to enable us to offer extra activities for the sessions. We have had lots of support from local organisations such as The Lions, AJ’S Legacy, Co-op, The local council grants team and many more.

Fundraising

Saturday Club is run by volunteers, all those who have children with ASD, or their immediate family. One major thing we will always struggle with is getting enough people to help with our fundraising activities.

If you, or anyone you know could help us then please contact us. In the past we have had amazing people jump out of airplanes, abseil, hold quizzes and go for sponsored walks all on our behalf.

Another great way to raise money is to hold a raffle for Saturday Club at a work or community event. It makes a huge difference as without our fundraising activities, we simply would not be able to survive.

If you have any fundraising ideas, or have a business or company that would like to be involved, please email leah@stowmarketsaturdayclub.co.uk