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# Autism Initiatives: Autism Initiatives is a registered charity established in 1972, providing specialist, person-centred support for autistic people across the UK, Ireland and the Isle of Man. The organisation works alongside autistic children, adults, families and carers to deliver tailored support, education and community-based services that enhance quality of life, promote independence and help individuals achieve their personal goals.

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://autisminitiatives.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Pages
- [Committed to Net Zero](https://autisminitiatives.org/committed-to-net-zero/)
- [Work with us](https://autisminitiatives.org/work-with-us/): Walk for Autism is back for 2025 and we can’t wait for you to join us!
- [Cookie Policy](https://autisminitiatives.org/privacy-policy/cooke-policy/)
- [Privacy notice](https://autisminitiatives.org/privacy-policy/privacy-notice/)
- [Walk for Autism 2026](https://autisminitiatives.org/walk-for-autism/): Walk for Autism is back for 2025 and we can’t wait for you to join us!
- [Scotland: National Late Diagnosis Groups](https://autisminitiatives.org/nationallatediagnosisprogramme/)
- [Our Fundraising Promise](https://autisminitiatives.org/our-fundraising-promise/)
- [Safeguarding Children](https://autisminitiatives.org/safeguarding-children/): We believe that children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind and understand that we have a responsibility to promote their welfare, to keep them safe and to work in a way that protects them.
- [Quality Information](https://autisminitiatives.org/quality-information/)
- [For Business](https://autisminitiatives.org/for-business/)
- [Acknowledgements](https://autisminitiatives.org/acknowledgements/)
- [Duty of Candour](https://autisminitiatives.org/duty-of-candour/)
- [Gender Pay Gap Report](https://autisminitiatives.org/gender-pay-gap-report/)
- [Criminal Finance Act Statement](https://autisminitiatives.org/criminal-finance-act-statement/): The following is the Charity’s statement of its commitment to preventing persons associated with the Charity from engaging in the criminal facilitation of tax evasion.
- [Modern Slavery Statement](https://autisminitiatives.org/anti-slavery-statement/)
- [Anti-Fraud Statement](https://autisminitiatives.org/anti-fraud-statement/)
- [Highland](https://autisminitiatives.org/highland/)
- [Number 3](https://autisminitiatives.org/number-3/)
- [Number 6](https://autisminitiatives.org/number-6/)
- [For Adults](https://autisminitiatives.org/for-adults/)
- [Accessing Support](https://autisminitiatives.org/access-support/)
- [Employees’ Stories](https://autisminitiatives.org/stories/)
- [Privacy Notice and Cookie Policy](https://autisminitiatives.org/privacy-policy/)
- [Fundraising Resources](https://autisminitiatives.org/fundraising-resources/)
- [For Young People](https://autisminitiatives.org/young-people/)
- [Meet the team](https://autisminitiatives.org/meet-the-team/)
- [About Us](https://autisminitiatives.org/about/)
- [News](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/)
- [Home](https://autisminitiatives.org/)

## News
- [Marie Cooil Steps Up as Chair of Trustees at Autism Initiatives](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/marie-cooil-steps-up-as-chair-of-trustees-at-autism-initiatives/)
- [Much loved and respected Chair Brian Williams Retires from Autism Initiatives](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/much-loved-and-respected-chair-brian-williams-retires-from-autism-initiatives/)
- [Nayeem Wins Silver and Bronze in Special Olympic Regional Equestrian Event 2026](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/nayeem-wins-silver-and-bronze-in-special-olympic-regional-equestrian-event-2026/)
- [The Haven School Celebrates SEND Inclusion Award](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/the-haven-school-celebrates-send-inclusion-award/)
- [Autistic Teens ‘Grow For It!’ Project](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autistic-teens-grow-for-it-project/)
- [Autism Initiatives on cloud nine with ninth year of Walk for Autism](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-on-cloud-nine-with-ninth-year-of-walk-for-autism/)
- [It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2026](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/national-apprenticeship-week-2026/)
- [Scottish Government Funds Late Diagnosis Group programme](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/scottish-government-funds-new-late-diagnosis-group-programme/)
- [Award-Winning ‘Wild and Free’ Garden Finds New Home Supporting Autistic Young People in Southport](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/award-winning-wild-and-free-garden-finds-new-home-supporting-autistic-young-people-in-southport/)
- [Author Richard Haslam Inspires at The Loddon Conference](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/author-richard-haslam-inspires-at-the-loddon-conference/)
- [Brandon’s Inspiring Fylde Coast Fundraising Journey](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/brandons-inspiring-fylde-coast-fundraising-journey/)
- [We Grow launches new online ordering website for fresh local produce in Southport](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/we-grow-launches-online-ordering-in-southport/)
- [Isle of Man Team To Open their Doors at Douglas Open Day](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/isle-of-man-team-to-open-their-doors-at-douglas-open-day/)
- [“Barry’s Beats” Autism-Friendly Disco Gains Momentum](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/barrys-beats-autism-friendly-disco-gains-momentum/)
- [Golden Milestone: Peterhouse School Marks 50th Anniversary](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/golden-milestone-peterhouse-school-marks-50th-anniversary/)
- [MeCycle celebrate extended opening hours](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/mecycle-celebrate-extended-opening-hours/)
- [Nayeem Displays his Artwork at the Sefton Open Annual Exhibition](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/nayeem-displays-his-artwork-at-the-sefton-open-annual-exhibition/)
- [National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Q&A with Senior Support Worker Chantea](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/national-apprenticeship-week-2025-qa-with-senior-support-worker-chantea/)
- [Sonya receives Gold Award from Partnership Training](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/sonya-receives-gold-award-from-partnership-training/)
- [Autism Initiatives Scotland Celebrates 20 Years of Service](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-scotland-celebrates-20-years-of-service/)
- [Aaron takes on ‘Day of the Deadlift’ challenge to raise funds for Highland One Stop Shop](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/aaron-takes-on-day-of-the-deadlift-challenge-to-raise-funds-for-highland-one-stop-shop/)
- [Autism Initiatives Seeks More Partnerships with Levy Transfer Supporters](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-seeks-more-partnerships-with-levy-transfer-supporters/)
- [Musical fundraisers hold Northern Soul, Ska, Motown and Reggae night for Autism Initiatives](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/musical-fundraisers-hold-northern-soul-ska-motown-and-reggae-night-for-autism-initiatives/)
- [Have you heard? Our Isle of Man team have moved to a new office location](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/have-you-heard-our-isle-of-man-team-have-moved-to-a-new-office-location/)
- [Local business, FPC, propels creation of new outdoor area for MeCycle](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/local-business-fpc-propels-creation-of-new-outdoor-area-for-mecycle/)
- [Ben, Stephen and Mick lead the way on environmental and community work in Arklow](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/environmental-and-community-work-in-arklow/)
- [Autism Initiatives celebrates outstanding success rate of apprenticeships](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-celebrates-outstanding-success-of-apprenticeships/)
- [Volunteers from Lloyds Bank help out at We Grow](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/volunteers-from-lloyds-bank-help-out-at-we-grow/)
- [Testimonial](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/testimonial/)
- [Autism Initiatives UK has been awarded £35,000 by Postcode Community Trust](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-uk-has-been-awarded-35000-by-postcode-community-trust/)
- [Autism Initiatives team take on the 3 Peaks Challenge](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-team-take-on-the-3-peaks-challenge/)
- [People’s Ford hold a Pie-in-the-Face Fundraiser for Autism Initiatives](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/peoples-ford-hold-a-pie-in-the-face-fundraiser-for-autism-initiatives/)
- [How Special Olympics horse Rider Nayeem turned his hand to Art](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/how-special-olympics-horse-rider-nayeem-turned-his-hand-to-art/)
- [Robert rocks out at Genesis concert in Glasgow](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/robert-rocks-out-at-genesis-concert-in-glasgow/)
- [A Great Little Place hopes to retain title of ‘Café of the Year’ in 2024](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/a-great-little-place-hopes-to-retain-title-of-cafe-of-the-year-in-2024/)
- [Autism Initiatives services get creative for spring scarecrow competition](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-services-get-creative-for-spring-scarecrow-competition/)
- [Join Highland One Stop Shop’s Walk for Autism events](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/join-highland-one-stop-shops-walk-for-autism-events/)
- [Peterhouse School Achieves Award at Now Festival 2024](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/peterhouse-school-achieves-award-at-now-festival-2024/)
- [Artist Candice exhibits her work in New York](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/artist-candice-exhibits-her-work-in-new-york/)
- [Building a Fairer Scotland – Public Consultation on LDAN Bill](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/building-a-fairer-scotland-public-consultation-on-learning-disabilities-autism-and-neurodivergence-ldan-bill/)
- [Award-winning Haven School celebrates 10th anniversary](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/award-winning-haven-school-celebrates-10th-anniversary/)
- [National Apprenticeship Week 2024:  Q&A with IT Technician Apprentice Kyle](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/national-apprenticeship-week-2024-qa-with-it-technician-apprentice-kyle/)
- [Author Richard Haslam continues the imaginative saga of Now.Here novels](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/richard-haslam-continues-the-imaginative-saga-of-now-here-novels/)
- [Don’t miss the fantastic Peterhouse School’s “Great Minds Think Differently” exhibition at ArtHouse in Southport this February](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/dont-miss-the-fantastic-peterhouse-schools-great-minds-think-differently-exhibition-at-arthouse-in-southport-this-february/)
- [Autism Initiatives strides into seventh year of ‘Walk for Autism’ campaign](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/autism-initiatives-strides-into-seventh-year-of-walk-for-autism-campaign/)
- [Highland Employability Project gets boost from SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/highland-employability-project-gets-boost-from-safedeposits-scotland-community-fund/)
- [Aspiring pilot and volunteer Brandon wins Blackpool Council’s ‘You Rock’ award for personal achievement](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/aspiring-pilot-and-volunteer-brandon-wins-blackpool-council-award/)
- [Mere Brow team ‘Send a Smile’ with their Christmas Shoeboxes](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/mere-brow-team-send-a-smile-with-their-christmas-shoeboxes/)
- [Leigh goes on her first holiday with Autism Initiatives](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/leigh-goes-on-her-first-holiday-with-autism-initiatives/)
- [Eye of the Tiger: MM wins charity boxing match for Cancer Research UK](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/eye-of-the-tiger-mm-wins-charity-boxing-match-for-cancer-research-uk/)
- [James takes on a Fire Walk to raise money for HOSS and Inverness Ice Centre](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/james-takes-on-a-fire-walk-to-raise-money-for-hoss-and-inverness-ice-centre/)
- [Number 3 One Stop Shop expands to include Angus](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/number-3-one-stop-shop-expands-to-angus/)
- [No.6 Delivers Scotland’s National Remote Late Diagnosis Programme](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/no-6-delivers-scotlands-national-remote-late-diagnosis-programme/)
- [The Haven School awarded ‘Most Supportive Autism Educational Environment 2023′](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/the-haven-school-wins-award/)
- [Supporting Successful Transitions into Supported Living Services](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/supporting-successful-transitions-into-supported-living-services/)
- [The Cedars wins support from the Power to Park Lane Project](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/the-cedars-wins-support-from-the-power-to-park-lane-project/)
- [Still time to gear up for Cycle for Autism 2023](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/still-time-to-gear-up-for-cycle-for-autism-2023/)
- [Support Staff up their game with Multi-Skills training](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/support-staff-up-their-game-with-multi-skills-training/)
- [A Great Little Place Wins ‘Café of the Year’ 2023](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/a-great-little-place-wins-cafe-of-the-year-2023/)
- [Ready for Take Off: Brandon Soars the Skies in Blackpool](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/ready-for-take-off-brandon-soars-the-skies-in-blackpool/)
- [Peterhouse School Awarded top accolade for parent partnership](https://autisminitiatives.org/news/peterhouse-school-awarded-top-accolade-for-parent-partnership/)

## Team Members
- [Jon Gordon](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/jon-gordon-2/)
- [Andrew Grainger](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/andrew-grainger/)
- [Marie Cooil](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/marie-cooil/)
- [Brian Williams](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/brian-williams/)
- [Adele Leighton](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/adele-leighton/)
- [Janice Howard](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/1897-2/)
- [Catherine Steedman](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/1893-2/)
- [Paul Jury](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/paul-jury/)
- [Liza Slater](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/liza-slater/)
- [Ole Black](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/ole-black/)
- [Mark Nash](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/1876-2/)
- [Lee Bowen](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/lee-bowen/)
- [John McCarthy](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/john-mccarthy/)
- [Rose Carter](https://autisminitiatives.org/team_member/rose-buttery/)

## Services
- [Autism Services in Scotland](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/autism-services-in-scotland/)
- [Social Enterprises](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/social-enterprises/)
- [We Grow](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/we-grow/)
- [MeCycle Café & Bike Workshop](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/mecycle/)
- [A Great Little Place](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/great-little-place/)
- [Fundraising](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/fundraising/)
- [OSSME](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/ossme/)
- [One Stop Shops](https://autisminitiatives.org/service/one-stop-shops/)

## Stories
- [Tiah’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/tiahs-story/)
- [Stacey’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/staceys-story/)
- [David’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/davids-story/)
- [Peter’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/peters-story/)
- [Emily’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/emilys-story/)
- [Lorna’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/lornas-story/)
- [Bo’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/bos-story/)
- [Emma’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/emmas-story/)
- [Bruna’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/brunas-story/)
- [Simon’s Story](https://autisminitiatives.org/story/simons-story/)