A trio of fundraisers are preparing to cycle more than 600km across Germany – including the brother of a young person who has been supported by Prior’s Court for almost a decade.

On Friday, 19 September, Jude will join friends Theo and Seb as they set off from Düsseldorf on a week-long cycling challenge to raise funds for Prior’s Court's Sensory Appeal. The team aims to complete the journey to Berlin by Friday, 27 September.

Donate to Jude's JustGiving page

The group is fundraising to support the refurbishment of the on-site multi-sensory building at Prior’s Court – a space that plays a vital role in reducing anxiety, supporting self-regulation, and providing essential sensory input for autistic young people with complex needs.

Jude’s younger brother Felix, 20, first joined Prior’s Court at the age of 11. At that time, he struggled with communication, daily routines, and behavioural challenges, but over the years, Felix has made significant progress in all aspects of his development – progress which his family attributes to the specialist support he receives at Prior’s Court.

Jude said: “The staff at Prior’s Court have made such a difference to Felix’s life. They’ve helped him with everything – from learning to communicate more effectively, to understanding everyday routines, to feeling more confident and independent. We’re doing this ride because we want to give back to the place that has given Felix so much.

See how Jude and his friends are getting on

“My hope is that undertaking a challenge like this will improve public awareness in understanding that many autistic young people with severe learning difficulties and complex needs require a highly specialised environment, such as that provided by Prior's Court, to transform their lives.”

Donate now

The multi-sensory building targeted by the appeal is a space used daily by many of the young people at Prior’s Court. While it currently provides essential support, it is in urgent need of refurbishment to better meet the growing and complex needs of those who use it. 

Find out more about the Sensory Appeal