A lifeline for people with autism and their families Autism Support Allerdale and Copeland (ASAAC) is a local support group for parent carers, relatives and friends of children and adults in Allerdale and Copeland
who have, or are waiting for a diagnosis of, autism. Based in Workington, this highly used service is a vital lifeline for many people supporting a family member with autism. Just some of the services offered by ASAAC include welcoming speakers from local organisations, arranging activities and group visits to local attractions, and providing training.
Shirley, Founder and Chair, said: “The funding from CCHA has made a huge difference. A three-year grant from a major funder was coming to an end and we wanted to be able to keep running all the clubs and activities we’ve set up because they’ve become a lifeline to people with autism, and their families. The new funding is helping us continue and we really are grateful to have been successful in receiving it.”
Kitting out community volunteers Ford Park is a charity run park in Ulverston with lovely open spaces, nature trails, a playground, an orchard, walled garden and much more. Volunteers are at its heart, and with support from CCHA in October 2022, the team were kitted out with some much-needed new clothing and equipment as part of its inclusive volunteer programme. Suzanne Edgley, Grants, Trust & Fundraising Officer at Ford Park, said: “The Castles & Coasts funding was very much appreciated by us as a charity, and by our amazing volunteers. Our volunteers are essential to the upkeep and development of our charity owned eight-acre community park. We really couldn’t do it without them, so being able to supply them with the necessary clothing and equipment to safely and effectively carry out jobs on the park is really important. It also makes them very visible in the park as volunteers proudly serving their community.
Pictured is the Thursday morning volunteer group with their all-weather hats and fleeces, protective headgear, goggles, gloves and hi-vis.
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