Supporters of our Enriching Experiences appeal helped make our annual Let Me Shine music festival a memorable day for the young people we support.

Held each May Day Bank Holiday Monday, the event brings a music festival experience directly to our grounds. Many autistic young people with complex needs are unlikely to be able to attend large public festivals. Let Me Shine is designed to change that, creating a space where they can access the experience in a way that works for them.

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Donations to the appeal help fund the festival, allowing young people, their families, and our alumni community to take part. Activities included inflatables, face painting, a circus skills workshop, a climbing wall, an animal handling experience, an ice cream van, and live music. This year’s line-up featured tribute performances inspired by Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.

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How your support makes a difference

Support from donations to the Enriching Experiences appeal enables us to run events like Let Me Shine. These opportunities give autistic young people with complex needs and their families time to share experiences that may otherwise feel out of reach.

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