Better outcomes for Fylde autistic youth hit its fundraising target!3 days ago
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To provide social, educational and sporting activities for people on the Fylde Coast with autism or social anxiety in order for them to develop social resilience and encourage inclusion.
The main objectives of the group is to provide vital support to some of the most vulnerable and isolated people and their families within the Fylde Coast. There is an enormous gap within the Fylde Coast community to provide support for young vulnerable individuals, particularly older 18+ individuals, with social and learning difficulties outside of the family environment. As family funding for 18+ individuals is limited, it is very costly for families to provide support during the current cost of living crisis. The project is very much young person led; is also looking to establish a parent/carer peer support forum. The future sustainability/long term strategy of the group will be developed by the young people and parent/carer forum. We would like to pay for confidence building, skill enhancing and sporting events for our group of autistic/socially anxious members. Such activities include cookery, team building activities, visiting museums and AFC Fylde multi-sports sessions.
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Why it's a great idea:
By building the members self confidence, they will find it easier to integrate into society and have more of a positive outlook on life subsequently easing the strain on mental health services. The activities will enable the young individuals to come together in a happy and safe environment where they can relax, learn to enjoy each others company and help to empower one another to integrate into the wider community. To grow in confidence as they socialise together, work together as a team and learn to interact with volunteers and parents. Learn to understand the involvement of social prescribers and other signposting agencies with a view to improving their health and wellbeing. Establish group cohesion as the young individuals become socially confident and their anxiety levels subside.
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Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Whoop, 10 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Supporting Culture and Sport in Lancashire.
How will the money be spent?Total £2,433
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Total £2,433
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VolunteerFylde Coast Mates group is a not for profit CIC and has been operational for over 2 years. The Fylde Coast Mates group was originally a subsidiary to the Just Good Friends - Social Angels Project for autistic young people of which Carol Gradwell was appointed Chair and Project lead during Covid19.
Although the Social Angels Project ran successfully with online meetups during Covid19 it soon became clear post Covid19 that many of the original young members would not be returning to the group due to other commitments. As a result it was decided to open the group to 18+ autistic/socially anxious people and as a result the Fylde Coast Mates group was established. Fylde Coast Mates recognises that there is a growing need for such support within the Fylde Coast Community.
The main objective of the Fylde Coast Mates group is to provide activities, meetups and support for people 18+, and their families, who are on the autistic spectrum or have other learning/social difficulties. Family funding for 18+ individuals is limited. It is very costly for families to provide support, particularly during the current cost of living crisis.
Project Owner: Fylde Coast Mates The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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