As a charity we ask for a small donation in each session. This charge is not to profit our organisation, but to help us continue our work.
For clubs, we ask for:
£3 per evening (if you are bringing one young person)
£5 per evening (if you are bringing more than one young person)
For Family Fun Nights, we ask for £5 per family per evening.
However, we do not want this cost to prevent anyone from attending, so if you are not in a financial position where you can pay it, you can still attend.
Therapeutic Clubs
Our therapeutic clubs are a welcoming space for neurodivergent young people to unmask, have fun and connect with others in a safe space.
At every club, parents and carers are welcome to gather in a separate room with refreshments. This group is always facilitated by a team member.
We welcome any individuals who are able to engage in our activities and games.
While our clubs are generally aimed at ages around 9 to 25, we are flexible and happy to consider anyone if we feel they are a good fit. Our clubs are grouped by age.
We are currently welcoming new members - this could change so get in touch soon!
Siblings' Therapeutic Clubs
The siblings of neurodivergent children and young people are far too often overlooked in support services. Family Equip recognises the equally vital need to support siblings.
These individuals, 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!
We are looking for potential members, so we would love to meet your other young people when we meet your family!
What Every Club Looks Like
Every club is relaxed with each member free to do whichever activities appeal to them, e.g. playing games, chatting or crafting.
We are incredibly well-equipped in our venue, with access to a whole host of activities such as table tennis, pool, and classic games like Pictionary and Dobble.
Every club ends with an informal group discussion over refreshments about a chosen topic such as gratitude, self-care, managing anxiety, adapting to change in our lives or making friends.
We are always responsive to any need for accommodations, and to sensory needs or personal taste in food.
- Each club is 1¼ hours long and runs 1 night per week for 5 weeks.
- Every set of 5 clubs has a specific group discussion topic.
- We’ll provide details about specific club dates and times when we meet your family.
Examples Of Our Activities
These are just some examples of fun activities we do in Therapeutic Clubs, Siblings Clubs and in Family Fun Nights.
Art and Crafts
Emoji-spoons
Stained glass
Christmas cards
Food
Making pizza
Baking
Biscuit decorating
Other Activities
Penny hunt
Treasure hunt
Egg-cracking challenge
Our clubs are designed with the following goals
Providing an inclusive refuge and safe space.
Helping young people recognise their own achievements & improve self-image.
Improving confidence and self-advocacy.
We also organise regular socials for adults who were brought together by the therapeutic clubs.
Many of us attended the clubs over a decade ago and are still attending these small meetups today. The long-standing friendships in this group demonstrate Family Equip's long-term impact on our lives.
Family Fun Nights
In our Family Fun Nights we welcome the entire family - children, teenagers, adults, siblings and parents/carers. Our evenings feature engaging activities, games and meaningful group discussions. Snacks are always provided!
We run these on a flexible schedule and we will advertise them by email and Facebook.
Help is on the way
Take the first step and contact us.
Many of our members have called all of our clubs and family fun nights a safe haven, and the best opportunity in their lives to be their authentic selves.