Get involved and support AFSO
Get involved –
We rely on donations and volunteers to help us to make a difference in children’s lives
We are a small local charity and rely on donations and volunteers to sustain our “lifeline” services to autistic young people and their parents/carers.
We need your help.
There are many ways you can help – you could donate, fundraise, volunteer at our youth groups or events, or volunteer your admin or technical skills.
Donate
We rely on donations and grants. Please donate whatever you can – your support will help us to continue to make a difference to the lives of autistic children and young people and their families.
Please CLICK HERE to donate – thank you.
Fundraise
There are many ways you can fundraise – it can be a big or small event. Ideas include:
A sponsored event challenge – it could be a walk, run, skip, or another challenge – big or small.
Nominate us as a charity to benefit from an event – for example a school fete, corporate event, or musical/theatre production.
Sell goods – a cake sale, car boot sale, or Spring Clean and donate the proceeds from your sales.
Set up a regular donation via Standing Order – please set this up via your bank or EMAIL US for assistance or a form.
Request donations instead of gifts at an occasion, for example, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or Christmas.
Leave a legacy in your will. Please EMAIL US for details.
Assist us with a fundraising event – help with administration, publicity, and running the event.
Download resources to get started with your fundraising idea.
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Turtle Opera 2024
Turtle Opera 2024
We are proud to be working again with
Turtle Key Arts, and the Faculty of Music – University of Oxford
to deliver this years’ Turtle Opera
A 9 week Project
for young people aged
11-15 years old
who have an autism diagnosis and are sufficiently independent to work well in a community group setting.
MUSIC – DRAMA – ART
Dates: nine Saturdays (2-5pm) from 20th April to 15th June 2024
Times: 2-5pm
Venue: The Ogston Music School, 24A South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Cost: Free
Deadline for applications: Sunday 31st March 2024
We are looking for a new group of young people to participate in this
wonderfully creative project.
The participants will work together to discuss and create a group performance,
working with a professional composer, designer and music students from
University of Oxford.
The Project will use a variety of creative methods and disciplines.
The project will end with a group performance on the last session.
Further information and online application can be found https://www.turtlekeyarts.org.uk/turtleoperaoxford
Closing Date for applications:
Sunday 31st March 2024
Oxfordshire Autism Alert Cards
FREE Credit card sized Autism Alert Cards
for under 18’s – see below if you want a card for an adult
For those with a child with autism you may already been in a position where you have had to explain the nature of autism and its associated behaviours.
The FREE credit card sized Autism Alert Card can be carried at all times and can be displayed if you or your child/young person are in a situation where you cannot easily explain about the condition or you need assistance.
The card will also assist any police or emergency service to identify that they are engaging with someone who has autism.
The Oxfordshire Alert Cards gives:
- Basic information about autism.
- Cardholders name.
- Names and telephone numbers of 2 emergency contacts (this could be a family member, carer or friend).
Ways to use the Card
- Carry your card whenever you go out
- Show your alert card when you need help or to give an explanation
- Show the card to NHS staff, police etc to tell them your child/you are on the spectrum
- Show the card to relevant people when you need assistance.
To obtain one of these cards
We have secured some funding, so currently the card is completely free and we provide the postage and packaging (this may change in the future).
Please email us at info@afso.org.uk and include the following information (DO NOT POST THIS INFORMATION):
Name of Child
Child’s Date of birth
Your name
Your Postal Address (including postcode)
District Council area: SODC, VOWH, Cherwell, West or City