LOCAL CHARITY LAUNCHES FREE ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Regional charity Autism Together is partnering with a number of regional attractions to offer relaxed activities for children or teens with autism, or who are on the pathway to receiving a diagnosis, free of charge.

The specialist autism charity, based in Bromborough, has launched a twice-monthly series of ‘Family Adventures’, new for 2026.

A wide range of family-friendly attractions have already signed up to be part of this new initiative, which will create relaxed and autism-friendly activities for parents and children to attend.

The aim of the sessions is to aid families in enjoying inclusive time together, with the assurance of a relaxed and supportive environment, all facilitated alongside someone from Autism Together who can offer advice and support, where required.

Colette Griffiths, Head of Business Development for Autism Together, said:

“We’re excited to launch Family Adventures, a brand new series of family events from Autism Together. This is an opportunity for families to enjoy time together, while feeling supported and relaxed. It’s also a great chance to meet other families, make new friends and new connections within our charity.”

The locations of each of the charity’s Family Adventures events will vary each month and, although tickets are limited, they aim to reach as many families as possible throughout the year.

Some of the local venues already signed up to take part include Activity For All, Jumpin’ Josephs, Bulwark Games, Inflation Wirral, Kraken Comics, and Monkey House. Each month there will be an event aimed at younger children, and another event for older children and teens.

Colette continued:

“Sessions are free and people can register their interest at our Trybooking page. Spaces at our events are limited, so, in order to ensure everyone has a chance to attend, if we exceed the number of places available we will allocate places via a lucky dip and confirmation email.

“However, we will ensure that families who have not yet had the opportunity to attend will be prioritised in future selections, to ensure the process is as fair as possible.”

Autism Together’s new Family Adventures sessions will be supported by their Advice and Support Officer, Amy Jones.

Along with Family Adventures, Amy will also be leading other events aimed at families, as she explained:

“I look forward to meeting families and supporting them in a variety of ways over the coming year. Alongside our new Family Adventures scheme, I’ll be leading advice and support coffee mornings for parents and carers of autistic adults and children, and Rainbow groups for children under 5 years.

“I am very excited to see how we can develop the service further, to offer an inclusive and supportive environment where families can enjoy themselves and make connections with others.”

The charity’s Coffee Mornings will run weekly in one of the four locations across the region – Benricks Café in Birkenhead, Bridge Community Farm Café in Ellesmere Port, Quirky Café in Hoylake, and Bromborough Pool Café in Bromborough Pool Village.

For more details about Autism Together’s events for families in 2026, or to reserve a place at any of their upcoming Family Adventures, please visit their website: 

autismtogether.co.uk/advice-support/.

For general information about the charity and its events, visit:

autismtogether.co.uk 

...or its Facebook page: 

facebook.com/AutismtogetherUK.

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for more than 55 years.

Founded in 1968 by a group of pioneering parents, today the charity employs almost 850 staff, supporting around 400 adults through services across Wirral and Cheshire. This includes residential care, supported living, day services, and specialist autism training.

We also have our own farm, woodlands, three cafés, and a rock band led by the people we support.