World Autism Acceptance Week gives us the chance to highlight the work of the charity but also the chance to highlight some very important issues faced by autistic people. Read more
James McQuiggan joins the Colchester based autism charity while it is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Read more
Autism Anglia’s Doucecroft School thanks fundraisers at new Go Kart Track Opening Read more
Autism Anglia has been chosen to feature in a project that uses art to create discussions about neurodiversity and people’s personal experiences. Read more
We're always really busy, whether it be supporting the people in our care, offering support via our Welfare Rights Service, or fundraising and holding events and delivering training. Here you will see all the latest news from within the charity.
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We recently caught up with Alexandra to hear about her fundraising for Autism Anglia. She's running the London Landmarks Half Marathon and you can hear all about it below. Read more
Pupils at Autism Anglia’s Doucecroft school in Eight Ash Green, Colchester were delighted to return from the summer break to find a brand-new playground installed. Read more
Archie has helped out at many Autism Anglia fundraising events in the past from bucket collections in Sainsburys, to stalls at festivals. Read more
The latest Autism Alliance report shows there is a significant gap in care for autistic adults in England. Find out more about the report. Read more
The Autism Alliance is carrying out research to inform a campaign planned for later in 2023. The campaign will call on Government to fully fund the care and support autistic adults need so they can thrive and live their lives in their communities. Read more
Kate Hancock, Chief Executive of the regional charity Autism Anglia has signed a petition asking the Government to help parents of autistic people plan for future care needs. Read more
We need your votes! We're delighted to announce that two members of the Autism Anglia team have been shortlisted as finalists for the Norfolk Care Awards 2022. Read more
Susanna read out some of Janet’s words that highlighted the excellent care her son is receiving from Autism Anglia but also, very importantly highlighted one of the many issues lockdown has created for younger people in care nationwide. Read more
Many with neurodivergent conditions have struggled with the vaccination effort against COVID-19. Whether it’s a fear of needles, anxiousness, or a fear of the unknown, it is vitally important that they are able to access the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in a safe and comfortable environment should they wish to. Read more
Autism Anglia's very own Clare Hanney makes the papers this week as Community Champion Read more
We are thrilled to have the support of Blackline Safety this year! Blackline has always been supportive of autistic people in the workplace. The company has used some of Autism Anglia’s services to help members of staff across their team. They also brought in Autism Anglia’s Learning and Development Service to deliver online workshops with the team during the Covid-19 pandemic which had a hugely positive impact on staff who work with autistic people at Blackline. Read more
Autism Anglia’s Doucecroft School in Colchester has put on a variety of activities in careers week. A chance for all our students to find out more about different careers and industries. Read more
We are delighted to have been awarded 27 Samsung Tablets from Essex County Council as part of the Technology Inclusion Opportunity supporting adults in social care. The tablets will be used within our Adult Services, supported by our dedicated in-house therapy team Read more
We're pleased to announce that the Colchester Asperger's Group is back up and running in person following the temporary change to virtual meetings during the Covid pandemic. Read more
Generous shoppers have ensured Autism Anglia’s Norfolk Opportunities Centre can develop a new music, sensory and wellbeing department for autistic adults. The Co-op in East Dereham selected local charity, Autism Anglia as one of the beneficiaries of the Co-op local community fund. Read more
Autism Anglia team take on a personal challenge to raise vital funds for the charity. Read more
Celebrating achievements is something Autism Anglia strongly believes in, both for the people we support and our staff. The Diagnostic Service work tirelessly to deliver person-centred, gold standard autism assessments and we are pleased to announce they have hit the 100-client milestone! Read more
The team at Autism Anglia’s Doucecroft School in Colchester have been celebrating as they shared the wonderful news with students that they have gained level 2 qualifications and GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. Read more
International Week of Happiness at Work 2023 is in the last full week of September: 25th–29th September in 2023. Read more
Students and the staff team enjoyed a tremendous tea-party on the last day of the half term to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Read more
Autism Anglia's specialist school launches appeal to create a brand new play area an learning space. Items such as mud kitchens, reading dens, sand play and a go-kart track will create irresistible learning spaces for our children to enjoy. Read more
We were kindly donated a number of items from Tesco (Princes Road Chelmsford store) for a raffle to raise money for our playground appeal. Find out if you were a winner... Read more
Autism Anglia’s Doucecroft School is extremely pleased to present the winner and runner up in the Panathlon Essex Outstanding Young Achiever which is supported by Woodland Group. Read more
Ed will be participating in three endurance events to raise money for Autism Anglia and two other charities. Here he shares his story with us. Read more
Our Adult Services team has worked extremely hard to ensure everyone in our care has been protected as much as possible by putting new procedures in place, whilst finding new ways to keep our service users in contact with their families and reduce isolation. Read more
Found In Translation Theatre Company are touring Bring Back Chainmail to venues across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk & Cambridgeshire from this October. Read more
Despite a bombardment of health issues, youngster Ryan has managed to raise nearly £7000 (and counting) for Autism Anglia and a number of other charities - All whilst dealing with life changing complications. Read more
The advocates are neurodiverse children and young people based in North-East Essex who give their views on health, education and social issues which affect their daily lives of autistic children and young people. They meet once a month, for often vibrant and straight-talking discussions to help make products and services better for all. Read more
Jack Greer of Doucecroft School in Colchester has been named Panathlon’s Jack Petchey Foundation ‘Outstanding Achiever of the Year’ for overcoming huge challenges to succeed inside and outside the sporting arena. Read more
Currently, Autism Anglia's Jigsaw Centre in Colchester is closed due to the current lockdown. This hasn't stopped their creativity and mission to enable, not only the people who regularly attend the centre, but anyone to get busy at home... Read more
How our fabulous Jubilee Fundraisers can take part in some fun competitions and win some amazing prizes! Read more
Information regarding the closure of Lambert House in Norwich Read more
Simon has been working with David of Autism Anglia’s Norfolk Opportunity Centre to find some volunteering opportunities within the Dereham community, where the site is based. Read more