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Autism Guernsey secures £100,000 from BBC Children in Need
Overview
Autism Guernsey has received a £100,000 funding boost from BBC Children in Need, securing financial support for the next three years following the loss of a government grant in 2024. The funding will primarily cover staff costs for new programmes designed to help autistic children manage anxiety through small groups or one-to-one sessions.
Key points
- Autism Guernsey secured £100,000 from BBC Children in Need for a three-year period.
- The funding follows the loss of a government grant by the charity in 2024.
- The money will fund new support programmes delivered via small groups or one-to-one sessions to help children manage anxiety.
- A new member of staff has already been appointed and started work this month to cover these costs.
- The programme aims to support 20 to 30 children annually, reaching nearly 90 young people over the grant's lifetime.
- The charity currently supports over 200 people and faces high demand that surged around the Covid pandemic.