Get a glimpse of the vibrant atmosphere at Aspens Fest, our recent Open Day in West Sussex, on this video capturing the highlights of the day. The event was a huge success, with over 200 people joining us to find out more about the services we offer and take part in lots of engaging activities and workshops. Read more
Jo Gouldthorpe, Director of People at Aspens, spoke to KiCA (Kent Integrated Care Alliance), on unlocking global talent in social care and why accessing two international recruitment grants has been an important step for our charity. Read more
Rylan, whose cousin Sarah is supported by Aspens, is putting on his running shoes and raising funds for Aspens in the London Marathon this month! Rylan tells us why running for Aspens is so important to him, how his training is going and how he was inspired to take up running to boost his fitness and health during lockdown. Read more
Our first charity conference and awards ceremony, All About Aspens, was a tremendous success, bringing together our team from across the charity, to foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork and celebrate the incredible work of our values-driven people. Read more
Surprise your friends and family with a unique Easter gift from our eBay store and enjoy a special 20% discount until 1st April. Read more
Take advantage of our amazing ebay Mother's Day Offer! Get 20% off when you spend £20 or more up until 10th March. Read more
Take advantage of our amazing eBay Valentine's Offer! Get 20% off when you spend £20 or more between 1st-14th February. Every item purchased helps us to transform the lives of people on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities. Read more
Our Short Break and Overnight Service for young people has received 'Good' across all areas and glowing feedback in its recent Ofsted inspection. Read more
Abbie, who attends our employability sessions and is passionate about animals, recently had her dreams come true when she was offered a paid job caring for our animals with our Estates team. Read all about it here. Read more
He’s met Superman in real life, supports Brighton and Hove Albion FC, and knows some good (if a little cheesy) dad jokes! Find out more about our new Chair of Trustees, Adrian Batchelor, as he takes up the role of leading our board of trustees, and tells us why supporting our vision and mission is so important to him as the parent of an autistic son with learning disabilities. Read more
24% discount on selected items from today until the end of the month. Every item sold helps us make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support. Read more
We're delighted to share our Annual Impact Report 2022/23 with you. The Report highlights how, despite the challenges we continue to face in the health and care sector, our team has provided over 878,000 hours of high-quality care and support to over 900 young people and adults on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities, and their families, across the South-East. Read more
As a member of The Autism Alliance, Aspens is supporting its Breaking Point Campaign which is striving to close the gap in care and support for autistic adults in England. Read more
A very special festive guest is returning this advent across our social media! Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram pages this advent for some tips and advice from our own AuSome Elf on the Shelf for those on the autism spectrum and their loved ones to help navigate the festive season. Read more
Our Forest School sessions based at Aspens’ beautiful woodland, are open to young people with a diagnosis of autism, who live in East Sussex. Come and join the fun, immerse yourself in nature, meet new friends and take part in fun, hands-on activities. Read more
We’re delighted to announce that Aspens’ East Sussex Children’s Services are expanding their service to provide new groups and holiday sessions for young people on the autism spectrum or with a learning disability, and their families, across Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Uckfield. Read more
Help us make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support this Christmas, and buy your Christmas tree from Aspens! Read more
Today we are one of 76 charities calling on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to take urgent action in his Autumn Statement to support disabled people through the ongoing cost of living crisis. Read more
Carol Trimbee, President of Seaford Chamber of Commerce, Peter White, Town Crier, members of the local community and Aspens’ supporters, volunteers, staff, trustees and people supported by the charity joined to celebrate the opening of Aspens’ new shop in Seaford this week. Read more
Please nominate Aspens to receive a £5000 award from Benefact Group's Children and Young People Special Draw. The Benefect Special Draw awards £5000 to ten charities who work with children and young people. It would be fantastic to be one of them! Read more
It was wonderful to welcome guests to The Natural Affinity Garden for Aspens as we celebrated the relocation of the prize-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden to its forever home. Read more
These sessions, covering a range of subjects connected to autism, offer guidance to families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people and are run by peer educators. Read more
Our recent Golf Day was a wonderful day enjoyed by all who attended, including people we support from across the charity, and raised a fantastic £11,000 in aid of The Aspens Natural Affinity Community Project. Read more
It was great to welcome so many visitors to our Open Day on Saturday. With tours of our on site services, facilities and grounds and members of our team on hand to talk about the integrated network of support services we provide across the South-East, the day was a fantastic opportunity to find out more about all things Aspens! Read more