Autism Rocks Secures £17,640 Grant from Asda Foundation

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Autism Rocks, a charity supporting families with autism in Fife, has received a significant boost from the Asda Foundation, with a grant of £17,640. This funding will enable the charity to expand into a larger space, allowing it to provide more support to families affected by autism. The charity's founder, Liza Quin, is also a finalist for a UK national award, recognizing her efforts in creating a safe and welcoming space for families.

Key Takeaways:

  • Autism Rocks has received a grant of £17,640 from the Asda Foundation, which will enable the charity to expand into a larger space.
  • The charity has grown from small meetings of parents in a park to supporting over 3,500 families from its base at Buckhaven Parish Church.
  • The funding will allow Autism Rocks to secure the premises, refurbish and decorate the hall, and create sensory and calming rooms.
  • The charity has been working tirelessly to provide support to families with autism, including running family days, drop-in sessions, and teen and adult groups.
  • Autism Rocks has become a vital resource for families in Fife, providing a safe space for them to connect and receive support.
  • The charity is recognized as "my family" by founder Liza Quin, who notes that it provides a place where families can be themselves without judgment.
  • The Asda funding is a significant boost to the charity's already amazing work, and community champion Jean Ritchie is excited to see the transformation progress.
  • Autism Rocks is also shortlisted for a BBC national award, recognizing its efforts in improving lives in its hometown.

Statistics:

  • Autism Rocks has supported over 3,500 families since its inception.
  • The charity has grown from small meetings of parents in a park to supporting families from a base at Buckhaven Parish Church.
  • The grant from the Asda Foundation is £17,640.
  • Autism Rocks has a three-hour drop-in session for families, which becomes a home for them.
  • The charity has been running family days, drop-in sessions, teen and adult groups, and a youth club for families.

Sources:

  • Allan Crow, "Autism Rocks Secures £17,640 Grant from Asda Foundation" (unspecified date and publication)
  • Liza Quin, founder of Autism Rocks, in interview with Allan Crow (unspecified date)
  • Jean Ritchie, Asda Kirkcaldy community champion, in statement (unspecified date)