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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£177.3K
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Spending
£155.4K
Public benefits
The public benefits that flow from:- Object 1 are an improved quality of life for the parents / carers of children with autism, a reduction in stress and a greater sense of hope. Object 2 are enhanced opportunities for finding mutual support, sharing common issues and information and creating a collective voice. Object 3/4/5 are a reduction in
social isolation and a consequent improvement in emotional well-being for children with autism and their siblings and the development of skills, capacities and capabilities among children with autism leading to heightened social interaction, social communication and social imagination. Object 6 are an improvement in social integration and equal access by children with autism. These benefits can be evidenced through evaluations of the work of COS For Autism Families and other groups working with children with autism, community health and well-being surveys and research findings. No harm or private benefit arises from these purposes.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
COS for Autism Families offers family support to parents by parents helping to develop a 'Community of ASD Families' through a support network and reduce the feeling of isolation. COS host regular coffee mornings, respite classes such as cookery and organise social events. They also hold courses for parents to better understand ASD and their child.
At the COS Centre they have a resource bank where parents can access materials needed for developing communication folders, routine schedules, behaviour charts and much more. COS provide opportunities for children with ASD to meet and to develop social and communication skills and provide support to siblings and the opportunity for siblings to meet and form friendships. They run many programmes for the children with ASD and also hold regular events where the children and their siblings can attend together. They run a summer programme that is open to 50 children and their families. All of the activities are tailored to suit the needs of the child/children with ASD, this enables family to attend outings that could be problematic without these conditions controlled for example we attend things that would be closed to the public and/or events such as the funfair where lights, music and speed would all be adjusted. They also work within the community to further raise awareness of ASD by making play parks, restaurants, cinema, shops, supermarkets and libraries more 'Autism Friendly'. They organise a yearly Walk for Autism Awareness and the Visible Spectrum Exhibition inviting all of the service providers in the northwest to attend. They work closely with other groups and organisations to raise awareness of the issues people with ASD have and help find solutions for inclusion.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Learning disabilities
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Sensory disabilities
- Volunteers
How the charity works
- Community development
- Counselling/support
- Disability
- Education/training
- Volunteer development
