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  • Great Run Solo – January Accumulator

    Great Run Solo – January Accumulator

    The January accumulator will keep you motivated and help you start the year strong as you mean to go on! The challenge is to complete 21 activities of any distance in January – it’s a challenge for all abilities that celebrates all activity. Complete 21 activities or more and we’ll reward your efforts with a snazzy 2 in 1 medal (it doubles up as a fridge magnet!). Read more

  • Great Run Solo Distance Challenge

    Great Run Solo Distance Challenge

    The virtual running distance challenges are designed to keep you racking up the miles over a 7 or 28 day period is open to all, and you can choose to take part in a weekly or monthly challenge at the intensity level that is right for you. Read more

  • Gaming for Gold

    Gaming for Gold

    Gaming for Gold is a great way to have fun doing what you enjoy, while raising funds to support our vital regional services.  Pick an online game, play on your own console, or even choose a challenge and 'Game for Gold' with North East Autism Society. Read more

  • Step 40

    Step 40

    Our 40-day challenge is an opportunity to help keep you active and healthy at home, all while supporting a cause close to your heart. Stay Active & Step Up Choose from one of four step challenges to take on over the next 40 days.  Read more

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Sahara Desert Trek

Sahara Desert Trek

This charity trek experiences the beauty of one of the most breathtaking and largest deserts in the world – The Sahara! Read more

Start: 13th November, 2014 at 12:00am

End: 18th November, 2014 at 12:00am

Published: 17th February, 2014

Author: Sally Squires

Location: Ouarzazate, Morocco

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Cycle Vietnam To Cambodia

Cycle Vietnam To Cambodia

Join this cycling charity challenge as you bike from Vietnam to Cambodia! Read more

Start: 7th March, 2015 at 12:00am

End: 17th March, 2015 at 12:00am

Published: 17th February, 2014

Author: Sally Squires

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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North East Centre for Autism Venue Hire

North East Centre for Autism Venue Hire

Click here to book the Sports Hall, Gym and Swimming Pool facilities at North East Centre for Autism. Read more

Start: 1st April, 2015 at 9:00am

End: 31st December, 2015 at 8:00pm

Published: 31st March, 2015

Author: Lisa Taylor

Location: North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UN

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Inca Trail Trek

Inca Trail Trek

The Inca Trail is said to be one of the top ten trekking trails in the world… and one of the most popular charity challenges – and it’s not surprising why! Read more

Start: 8th August, 2015 at 12:00am

End: 17th August, 2015 at 12:00am

Published: 17th February, 2014

Author: Sally Squires

Location: Cusco, Peru

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Yosemite to San Francisco

Yosemite to San Francisco

Conquer California by bike on this ‘Golden’ ride! Read more

Start: 3rd October, 2015 at 12:00am

End: 11th October, 2015 at 12:00am

Published: 17th February, 2014

Author: Sally Squires

Location: San Francisco, United States of America

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Gaming for Gold

Gaming for Gold

Gaming for Gold is a great way to have fun doing what you enjoy, while raising funds to support our vital regional services.  Pick an online game, play on your own console, or even choose a challenge and 'Game for Gold' with North East Autism Society. Read more

Start: 26th May, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 31st December, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: sophie clarke

Location: Unit 15 Lumley Court, Drum Industrial Estate,, Chester Le Street, DH2 1AN

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Step 40

Step 40

Our 40-day challenge is an opportunity to help keep you active and healthy at home, all while supporting a cause close to your heart. Stay Active & Step Up Choose from one of four step challenges to take on over the next 40 days.  Read more

Start: 26th May, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 31st December, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: sophie clarke

Location: Unit 15 Lumley Court, Drum Industrial Estate,, Chester Le Street, DH2 1AN

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40 Smiles

40 Smiles

We want to see just how big and cheesy your smile can be! To take part in this challenge, you just need to grab your phone, take a huge smiling selfie and make a donation – you don’t even need to leave your couch! Read more

Start: 26th May, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 31st December, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: sophie clarke

Location: Unit 15 Lumley Court, Drum Industrial Estate,, Chester Le Street, DH2 1AN

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Great Run Solo Distance Challenge

Great Run Solo Distance Challenge

The virtual running distance challenges are designed to keep you racking up the miles over a 7 or 28 day period is open to all, and you can choose to take part in a weekly or monthly challenge at the intensity level that is right for you. Read more

Start: 2nd October, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 1st February, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 3rd June, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2020

Author: sophie clarke

Location: Unit 15 Lumley Court , Drum Industrial Estate , Chester Le Street , DH2 1AN

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Great Run Solo – January Accumulator

Great Run Solo – January Accumulator

The January accumulator will keep you motivated and help you start the year strong as you mean to go on! The challenge is to complete 21 activities of any distance in January – it’s a challenge for all abilities that celebrates all activity. Complete 21 activities or more and we’ll reward your efforts with a snazzy 2 in 1 medal (it doubles up as a fridge magnet!). Read more

Start: 16th December, 2020 at 12:00am

End: 31st January, 2021 at 12:00am

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: sophie clarke

Location: Unit 15 Lumley Court , Drum Industrial Estate , Chester Le Street , DH2 1AN

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Supporting families with autistic children - 11/02/21

Supporting families with autistic children - 11/02/21

Sessions are aimed at professionals supporting autistic children and their families in the education, social care and health sectors. Read more

Start: 11th February, 2021 at 10:00am

End: 11th February, 2021 at 12:00pm

Published: 3rd January, 2021

Updated: 7th January, 2021

Author: Lisa Taylor

Location: Zoom Meeting

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Supporting families with autistic children - 25/02/21

Supporting families with autistic children - 25/02/21

Sessions are aimed at professionals supporting autistic children and their families in the education, social care and health sectors. Read more

Start: 25th February, 2021 at 10:00am

End: 25th February, 2021 at 12:00pm

Published: 3rd January, 2021

Updated: 7th January, 2021

Author: Lisa Taylor

Location: Zoom Meeting

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  • Virtual Walk for Autism Acceptance

    Join us virtually to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Month and take part in our Walk for Autism Acceptance.

  • Virtual Autism Support Hub – Our Support is not Limited to Face-to-Face Meetings

    Virtual Autism Support Hub – Our Support is not Limited to Face-to-Face Meetings

    Recent events have rightly had a huge impact on the way we deliver our services however; we are committed to supporting our families across the North East. With the support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we have been able to develop our ne

  • NEW home-schooling toolkit to support families with autistic children

    NEW home-schooling toolkit to support families with autistic children

    We have responded to the challenges facing families during the pandemic by designing an innovative “home-schooling toolkit” for autistic children.

  • Young people who offend display craft skills to help NEAS

    Young people who offend display craft skills to help NEAS

    Young people who offend have been making amends for their behaviour by raising money in aid of NEAS.

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  • Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.

  • Our sites

    Our sites

  • What is Autism?

    Autism is the word used to describe a lifelong difference in a person’s neurology. It’s very difficult to say exactly what ‘it’ is because it can’t be separated from the person.

  • What we do

    What we do

    We help remove barriers to support individuals with autism and learning difficulties into employment. This new service has been designed to support both the individual, and also the employer.

  • Child Residential Care

    Child Residential Care

    We design individual programmes for each child or young person who stays in one of our residences to ensure their specific needs are met. We offer weekly, termly and 52 week residential placements.

  • What We Believe

    What We Believe

    We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.

  • Our Homes

    Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties

  • Trampolining Sessions

    Trampolining Sessions

    Our FREE trampolining lessons are open to children, young people and adults with special needs.

  • Family Workshops

    Family Workshops

    Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children in the home environment, enabling confidence, and opening parents up to a life as part of their community.

  • Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun. Find out about the list of roles available and the benefits volunteering can have.

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