We are a Committed Charity,
Supporting Neurodivergent Young People and Their Families
in the West Midlands, UK.
Who We Are
Founded in 2004 by the late David Wort, Family Equip emerged from the need for consistent and meaningful support for young autistic people as well as young people with ADHD, learning disabilities and various mental health conditions in the West Midlands.
Around Family Equip exists a small community of amazing families who support each other, and we want more families to be a part of it. We welcome the families of children and teenagers with a wide range of levels of needs - see what we offer.
We are a trusted ally for countless families and children - David has left behind a most notable legacy.
See Meet the Team to learn more about who we are.
"We try and enable young people to realise that it's alright to be different - to have a different way of thinking. It isn't anything to be ashamed of. We want to build their confidence to be who they are."
- David Wort
"We are pleased about Family Equip and the way it has influenced our community in different ways. Many of the young people we have supported in the past now give back as volunteers, supporting new children and their parents."
- David Wort
Getting Support - Step By Step
1. Get in Touch
Contact us by email or a Facebook message and tell us a bit about your child - we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
2. Have a Chat
One of our team will be in touch to discuss possible support and arrange to meet up with you and your child, either in a public place or in your home.
3. Meet Up
Meet a couple of our team in a comfortable setting for a two-way conversation, to understand your family’s needs and determine how we can support you.
Family Equip were a real life line when no-one else would support us.
Why Family Equip?
Our Key Support Services
Therapeutic Clubs
We currently have spaces free in our clubs for neurodivergent young people. This could change so get in touch if interested!
Our clubs welcome people with a wide range of support needs, and provide a safe space to unmask, have fun and meet new people.
Siblings Club
We currently have spaces free in our clubs for the siblings of neurodivergent young people. This could change so get in touch if interested!
These children, often aware and influenced by the needs of their siblings, deserve a welcoming space of their own to meet their peers who have similar families, to have group discussions, to share their experiences, and most importantly, have fun!
Family Fun Nights
At our Family Fun Nights, Family Equip warmly welcomes whole families to come together - children, siblings and parents.
Our evenings feature engaging activities, games, food and refreshments and meaningful group discussions.
We create a welcoming space for parents of neurodivergent children and teenagers to come together, connect and share their experiences.
Through these groups we aim to create a sense of community and belonging, and to enable parents to support each other.
Trips and Socials
We regularly run trips for all our members to a whole host of destinations such as museums, activity centres and theme parks.
We also love hosting evening socials for our older members.
Workshops
We run series of three weekly workshops at the Bridge where we help a small group of young people in a particular area, such as:
- Confidence
- Overcoming anxiety
- Managing anger
- Bereavement support
Help is on the way
Take the first step and contact us.
Our helpline is open Monday - Friday at 9:30 - 4:30, or you can email us at any time.