Why is it needed?
Three-quarters of autistic adults want to work—discover how New Warlands Farm will offer meaningful job and training opportunities.
Help us turn our County Durham farm into an innovative training centre for autistic people.
Just three in 10 autistic adults are in paid work.
We at the North East Autism Society want to create meaningful job opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent people by transforming our New Warlands Farm into a training hub and tourism centre.
We will create 60 jobs and placements a year by turning the beautiful 78-acre site into a visitor attraction with a café, a farm shop, a cider-making plant, a sustainable farm, and nature walks.
Our ambitious plans have the backing of Sir Peter Vardy, businessman and philanthropist, who has pledged up to £500,000 if other businesses match his donation.
Sir Peter says: “I believe passionately in what NEAS is doing, and I’m appealing to other businesses to support the project because it is so special.”
Who we are
We are the leading provider of specialist care, education and support services for autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults in the North East of England.
New Warlands Farm is one of 60 sites the charity runs from Northumberland to Teesside, including employment services, four schools, a college, short breaks, residential and supported living homes, adult day services and family support.
We’ve come a long way since our beginnings in 1980 when a group of parents re-mortgaged their homes to set up a school for their autistic children.
But one thing hasn’t changed. Our founders were dedicated to helping autistic young people to fulfil their potential in life – and to this day, that commitment remains at the heart of everything we do.
Your business can make a difference
We would be delighted to have you join forces with us. Your support will help us provide meaningful employment and training opportunities to autistic and neurodivergent individuals.
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