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Anything is possible when you have courage and good collaboration 😉

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🍂 Autumn creativity at NDC Windsor Forces Eco Forces! 🍁
 
Today our families got together to make autumn crafts, explore colours and textures, and enjoy some time creating side by side. It was lovely to see everyone’s ideas take shape and to share such a cheerful morning together. 🧡
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🌿
A wide view of a spacious indoor community room filled with children and adults engaged in play and craft activities.
Children playing and exploring in an outdoor community garden and play area
🌿🚂 NDC Windsor Forces Sensory Explorers 🚂🌿
 
What a lovely session we had with our Sensory Explorers today! 💚
 
Our children had the opportunity to move between indoor play and outdoor exploration, following their interests and engaging at their own pace. From building and playing with the wooden train track to exploring the garden, investigating our raised beds and getting close to the plants growing outside, there was plenty to discover.
 
Sessions like this are about so much more than simply playing. Through child-led activities, our Explorers are naturally developing communication, confidence, curiosity, problem-solving, turn-taking, motor skills and social interaction — all within an environment where they can feel comfortable being themselves.
 
We especially loved seeing the children exploring our outdoor space and taking an interest in everything that has been growing. 🌱🌻
 
There is something very special about giving children the time and freedom to stop, look, investigate and learn through real experiences.
 
At NDC Windsor Forces, we want our Sensory Explorers sessions to remain a welcoming, understanding and inclusive space where neurodivergent children and their families can connect, play and belong — without pressure or expectation. 💜
 
A brilliant session with some very busy little Explorers! 🥰
Page 1 of a magazine article titled "Leading the Way in Social Care – Forces For Change: Building Community Around Armed Forces Families" published in Care Talk magazine.
Page 2 of the Care Talk magazine article detailing the impact and ethos of NeuroDiverse Community CIC.
💚 Creating truly inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent employees 💚
 
Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure of delivering our “Inclusion for Neurodivergent Employees” training at Sloughcvs.
 
A brilliant session focused on moving beyond simply understanding neurodivergence and towards creating workplaces where neurodivergent employees can genuinely belong, contribute and thrive.
 
We explored:
🧠 Understanding neurodivergence in the workplace
💬 Communication, reasonable adjustments and different working styles
🛡️ Psychological safety and why it matters
⚖️ Employers’ responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010
🤝 Creating cultures where employees feel safe to ask for support
🌱 Practical ways organisations can empower neurodivergent colleagues
 
For us, inclusion isn’t about expecting neurodivergent people to continually adapt themselves to systems that weren’t designed with them in mind.
 
It’s about asking:
“What can we change about the environment, culture and systems so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed?”
 
And perhaps most importantly, it’s about listening to neurodivergent people themselves.
 
A huge thank you to Slough CVS for inviting us in and for creating such a thoughtful, open and engaging space for these conversations. 💚
 
We believe that psychological safety, meaningful inclusion and reasonable adjustments aren’t optional extras — they’re fundamental to creating healthy, equitable workplaces.
 
If your organisation would like to explore neurodiversity, inclusive employment, psychological safety or reasonable adjustments, we’d love to hear from you.
 
NeuroDiverse Community CIC
Empower • Inclusive • Community 🧠💚
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A thank-you graphic from Neurodiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces expressing gratitude to The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust.

💙 A huge thank you to The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust! 💙

We are incredibly grateful to The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust for their generous funding and for believing in the work of NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces Hub.

This support means we can continue delivering the vital, accessible support that Armed Forces families in Windsor need — creating safe and inclusive spaces, reducing isolation, supporting children, young people and parents, and ensuring families have somewhere to turn when they need practical help, understanding or simply a community around them.

For Armed Forces families, postings, deployments, separation from wider family networks and the pressures of military life can all bring additional challenges. Having consistent, trusted support within the local community can make a significant difference.

Funding like this enables us to keep showing up for our families and to continue building a stronger, more connected and supportive Armed Forces community here in Windsor.

From all of us at NDC Windsor Forces — thank you, The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust, for helping us continue this important work. 💙

🌱 Eco Forces at the allotment! 🥕🥦🌻
 
Our NDC Windsor Eco Forces were back at the allotment today, getting stuck into the next stage of our growing project! 💚
 
Today was all about mapping out our new veggie patch, working together to measure, plan and mark out the growing areas before the planting begins. There was plenty of digging, teamwork and problem-solving as our young people helped transform their ideas into something real.
 
We are especially excited to see Amelia’s design for the allotment starting to come to life. From putting ideas down on paper to now helping physically shape the space, it is wonderful to see her vision becoming a reality. We are so proud of the thought, creativity and enthusiasm she has brought to the project. 🌿✨
 
Eco Forces is about so much more than gardening. It gives our young people opportunities to learn practical skills, spend time outdoors, connect with nature, make decisions, take ownership of a shared project and see the difference their hard work can make to their community.
 
Watching this space develop step by step is incredibly special, particularly knowing that our Eco Forces members are helping to design, build and grow it themselves. 🌎💚
 
Now the big question… what do you think we’re planting in Amelia’s veggie patch? 🥕🍓🥬🍅
Two children and an adult working together in an outdoor garden space under a partly cloudy sky.
A screenshot of a social media post by Dr Liam Satchell featuring an indoor group selfie.

💙 Listening, collaboration and putting Service Children at the heart of our Armed Forces communities. 💙

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting a Listening Tour in Windsor, bringing together people from across education, local government and the community to have honest conversations about Service Children.

We were joined by representation from the local authority, boarding and independent schools, and the Service Children’s Progression Alliance, alongside the community work that is happening through NeuroDiverse Community CIC to support Armed Forces families.

It was a really valuable opportunity to share experiences, listen to different perspectives and explore what support can look like outside of traditional systems and settings.

For us at NDC, this is exactly why community matters.

Forces families don’t experience life in neat little boxes. Education, health, family life, community, belonging and wellbeing are all interconnected. If we genuinely want service children and young people to thrive, we need to listen to families, work across organisations and recognise the strengths and resources that already exist within our communities.

A huge thank you to Dr Liam Satchell and the Service Children’s Progression Alliance for including Windsor in the Listening Tour, and to everyone who gave their time, shared their knowledge and contributed to the conversation.

And, of course, thank you to everyone who continues to make the work of NDC possible. ❤️

Listening. Connecting. Collaborating. Changing what’s possible.

When Support Disappears: What Armed Forces Families Really Need From Their Communities
– Kirsty Northam 15 September 2026
 
I have spent a lot of time thinking about what we mean when we say we are supporting Armed Forces families. Because I think we sometimes get it wrong. We talk about resilience. We talk about community. We talk about engagement. We talk about wellbeing. But behind those words are real people living incredibly complex lives. And I have seen first-hand just how much difference genuine community support can make. I have also seen what happens when that support disappears. And I think we need to talk about that more.
 
Community support isn’t a nice extra
 
For an Armed Forces family, community can become your lifeline. When your partner is deployed, the people around you can become your extended family. When you’ve moved somewhere new and left your own family and friends behind, community can become your social network. When you’ve had to put your career on hold, community can become a place where you rediscover who you are. When your child struggles with change, uncertainty or additional needs, finding somewhere they are accepted can mean everything.
 
I’ve seen the difference that a familiar face can make. Someone who knows your name. Someone who knows your children. Someone who doesn’t make you explain your circumstances every time you walk through the door.
 
That isn’t insignificant. That is belonging. And belonging is incredibly powerful
Military life asks an enormous amount of families. Spouses and partners can sacrifice careers, friendships, financial independence, proximity to family and sometimes even their own sense of identity. You follow postings. You rebuild. You make new friends. You say goodbye. You start again. And then you do it again. And again.
 
There is a particular kind of identity crisis that can come with being a military spouse or partner that I don’t think we talk about enough. You can become so accustomed to supporting someone else’s career that you lose sight of your own. You can become the spouse. The parent. The carer. The person who keeps everything going while your serving partner is away. And somewhere underneath all of that is a person who still needs friendship, purpose, identity, opportunity and connection.
Community can help create space for that person to exist again.
 
Isolation can exist in the middle of a military community
 
This is one of the biggest misconceptions I encounter. Just because someone lives on a military estate doesn’t mean they have a community. You can be surrounded by people and still be profoundly lonely. You can attend events and still feel disconnected. You can know dozens of faces but have nobody you trust enough to call when everything falls apart. And when you’re juggling deployment, children, caring responsibilities, employment difficulties, additional needs and financial pressures, getting through the front door of a community project can sometimes feel like another task on an already impossible list. We need to understand that.
 
If we genuinely want families to engage, we have to meet them where they are.
 
Engagement isn’t always a lack of interest
 
I’ve heard the question: “Why aren’t families engaging?”
My response is often: Have we asked what makes engagement difficult?
 
A serving person might be deployed. A spouse might be working. A parent might have caring responsibilities. A child might be unable to tolerate an unfamiliar environment. A family might be preparing for another move. Someone might simply be exhausted.
And then there is something even more fundamental. Trust.
 
I’ve spoken to families who have become hesitant to invest emotionally in services because they have experienced them disappearing before. They engage. They build relationships. Their children settle. They start to feel safe. And then the funding ends. The project closes. The people they trusted move on. And the message received isn’t simply: “That service has ended.” It can feel like: “We weren’t important enough for it to continue.” That might not be what was intended. But it can absolutely be what is experienced.
 
Sustainability is about much more than funding
 
This is why I feel so strongly about sustainable community support. Yes, sustainability means keeping valuable services running. But it also means protecting the trust that has been built.
 
Every time a family engages with a service, they are making an investment. They are giving their time. Their energy. Their trust. Sometimes their vulnerability. When that support repeatedly disappears, we shouldn’t be surprised if families become reluctant to engage with the next initiative. We cannot keep asking people to trust us while repeatedly demonstrating that the support may not be there tomorrow. Consistency is part of safeguarding trust.
 
We also need to talk about money
 
Financial hardship is another part of this conversation that cannot be ignored. Military families can face additional costs because of mobility, childcare, travel and employment disruption. For some spouses, maintaining a career through repeated postings is incredibly difficult.
 
For others, caring responsibilities make employment even harder. And when a family is already stretched financially, paying for activities, transport or support can become impossible. That means accessible, affordable and free community provision isn’t simply about giving families something enjoyable to do. It can remove one more barrier from an already complicated life.
 
We need to stop supporting the problem in isolation
 
One of the things I believe passionately is that people don’t experience their lives in funding streams. A family doesn’t arrive as: “I need wellbeing support.” They arrive as a whole family. They may need SEND support. They may need employment advice. They may be lonely. They may need somewhere for their children to go. They may need peer support. They may need help navigating services. They may simply need somewhere they can turn up without having to explain themselves.
These things are connected.
That’s why I believe so strongly in wrap-around community support. Not endless referrals from one service to another. Not making families repeatedly tell their story. Not expecting people to navigate a complicated system when they are already overwhelmed.
 
Instead:
One community.
Multiple points of connection.
Trusted relationships.
Consistent support.
 
The magic happens when people stop being “beneficiaries”
 
This is perhaps my favourite part of community work. When support is done properly, something changes. People who initially came because they needed help begin helping others. A parent becomes a volunteer. A spouse welcomes the next new family. A young person becomes a young leader. Someone who arrived feeling isolated finds their people. A family that once needed support starts creating opportunities for others.
 
That is when community becomes more than a service. It becomes community ownership. And that is where I believe the real value lies.
 
We need to invest in communities, not just projects
 
Short-term projects can achieve incredible things. But if we want lasting change, we need to think beyond the project. We need to invest in the organisations and people who hold the relationships. The people who know the families. The people who understand the local community. The people who notice when someone stops attending. The people who can say: “I haven’t seen you for a while. Are you okay?” That sentence can be more powerful than any brochure or referral pathway.
But relationships take time. Trust takes time. Community takes time. And sustainable community cannot be built on short-term thinking.
 
What I believe Armed Forces families deserve
 
I believe every Armed Forces family should have access to a community where they feel they belong. Where support doesn’t disappear just as they begin to trust it. Where spouses and partners are recognised as people with their own identities, ambitions and needs — not simply as support mechanisms for the serving person.
 
Where children are welcomed as individuals. Where SEND and disability inclusion aren’t an afterthought. Where financial barriers are recognised. Where deployment and mobility are understood. Where families don’t have to fight their way through a system to find help. And where support is genuinely wrap-around.
 
Because no single service can solve everything. But a connected community can make an extraordinary difference.
 
The return on investment is human
 
We can measure attendance. We can measure referrals. We can measure outputs. We can measure engagement. But some of the most important outcomes are much harder to quantify.
 
A spouse who makes their first friend after months of loneliness. A child who finally finds somewhere they feel safe. A parent who realises they aren’t alone. A serving person who knows their family has people around them while they are away. A family who chooses to stay connected rather than withdraw. A volunteer who discovers their own purpose again.
Those are outcomes too. And they matter.
 
I’ve seen what happens when communities come together and genuinely invest in their families. I’ve seen people find confidence. I’ve seen friendships form. I’ve seen families become volunteers. I’ve seen children flourish when they are given somewhere they belong. And I’ve seen the incredible ripple effect when people are given consistent support rather than a one-off intervention.
 
That is why I will continue to advocate for sustainable, accessible, inclusive and genuinely wrap-around support for Armed Forces families.
 
Because this isn’t just about providing activities. It isn’t just about filling a calendar. It isn’t just about meeting targets. It is about building something that lasts. Something people can trust. Something families can rely on. Something that remains when the funding cycle changes, when the deployment begins, when the posting happens, when life gets difficult.
 
Because if we really want to support the Armed Forces community, we need to stop asking: “How do we get families to engage with our services?” And start asking: “What do we need to build so that families know they belong?”
 
For me, the answer is simple.
Consistent support.
Trusted relationships.
Inclusive communities.
Long-term investment.
And genuine wrap-around care.
 
Because when we invest properly in Armed Forces families, we don’t just support families. We strengthen the whole community around them. And when families know that support will still be there tomorrow, they don’t just survive military life.
 
They have the opportunity to thrive within it.
A title graphic titled "When Support Disappears: What Armed Forces families really need from their communities"
A group of people navigating through a dense woodland area filled with slim tree trunks and fallen autumn leaves.
🌿🐸 POND REVIVAL UPDATE! 🐸🌿
 
What an incredible journey this has been so far! 💚
 
NDC Eco Forces and Wild Windsor have been working together on our Pond Revival project, and I honestly couldn’t be prouder of how much progress we’ve made already. 🌱💦
 
There is still plenty more work to do, but seeing the transformation taking place is amazing. What makes it even more special is the people behind it — a brilliant group of passionate, dedicated and genuinely wonderful people who care about our community and our environment. 🌿
 
I’m incredibly grateful to every volunteer who turns up, gets stuck in, gets muddy and gives their time to help make this project happen. You are all absolutely amazing! 🥰👏
 
It’s not just about reviving a pond — it’s about creating something together, supporting nature, building community and giving people the opportunity to make a real difference.
 
I’m already looking forward to the next session and seeing what we can achieve together! 💚
 
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this so far. You’re brilliant. 🌿🐸💚
💛 Welcome back, Sensory Explorers! 💛  NDC Windsor Forces
 
It was wonderful to welcome our families back to Sensory Explorers today and see everyone settling back into the group, reconnecting with friends and enjoying time together. 🌈
 
This week we focused on emotions, learning different British Sign Language (BSL) signs to help us communicate how we are feeling. 😊😢😡😴
 
Learning signs for emotions is such an important part of building inclusive communication. It gives children another way to express themselves, supports emotional literacy and helps us recognise and understand how other people might be feeling too. For children who may sometimes find spoken communication difficult, having different ways to communicate can be incredibly valuable. 🤟💬
 
There was also plenty of time for chatting, playing, sharing a snack and getting outside to explore and help with our growing spaces. 🌻🍅🌱
 
We love seeing the friendships and confidence developing within this group, and it was a brilliant way to start our sessions back.
 
A huge welcome back to all of our Sensory Explorers families — we’re so happy to have you with us and can’t wait for everything we have planned! 💚
🌟 NDC VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH – CHARLIE! 🌟
 
We are incredibly proud to recognise Charlie as our NDC Volunteer of the Month for June! 🏆💛
 
Unfortunately, the weather meant that we had to cancel some of our planned sessions, but we didn’t want that to take anything away from the recognition Charlie so thoroughly deserves.
 
Charlie has shown amazing dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to his community. Whether he is getting stuck into our Eco Forces activities, helping with our environmental projects or simply bringing his energy and determination to what we do, Charlie consistently shows just how much of a difference a young person can make. 🌱🌍
 
What makes us especially proud is the sense of ownership and responsibility Charlie has developed within his community. He isn’t just taking part — he is helping to shape projects, care for local spaces and create something positive for other people to enjoy.
 
Volunteering has no age limit, and Charlie is a brilliant example of how young people can be leaders, changemakers and valued members of their communities when they are given the opportunity to contribute.
 
👏 Congratulations, Charlie! Thank you for your hard work, your dedication and for being such a fantastic part of the NDC community.
 
We are very proud of you and can’t wait to see what you achieve next. 💚
 
🏆 NDC Volunteer of the Month – June 2026
NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces is pleased to invite you to join the Service Children’s Progression Alliance (SCiP Alliance) Impact Centre Listening Tour when it comes to Windsor this September.
 
The Impact Centre wants to hear directly from professionals and organisations working with children and young people from Armed Forces families about what is working well, where challenges remain, and what could make a meaningful difference to the support Service children receive.
 
This is an important opportunity for those working across education, health, youth and community services, local authorities, sports and activity provision, and the wider Armed Forces community to share their experiences and help shape future understanding, practice and support.
 
Event details:
📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 16:00
📍 Poppies Children’s Centre, Windsor, SL4 4XP
 
The SCiP Alliance is supported by the Ministry of Defence, includes members from Cobseo – The Confederation of Service Charities, and is led by the University of Winchester. Its work focuses on improving outcomes for children and young people from Armed Forces families through evidence, collaboration and the sharing of effective practice.
 
At NDC Windsor Forces, we see first-hand how important it is that the experiences of Service children, their families, and the professionals supporting them are heard and understood. We would therefore be delighted to welcome colleagues from across Windsor and the surrounding area to contribute to this important conversation.
 
If you work with Service children or Armed Forces families, your insight matters. Come along and tell us what works.
 
You can register via the SCiP Alliance events page at scipalliance.org/events or use the link below:
 
Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, teams and partner organisations who may also benefit from attending.
We look forward to welcoming you.
SCiP Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour: Event poster for the Service Children’s Progression Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour, hosted with NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces. It asks professionals working with children from Armed Forces families to share what works. Event: 17 September 2026, 12:00–16:00, Poppies Children’s Centre, Windsor SL4 4XP, with booking information and QR code.
An event flyer titled "Wellness Wednesdays" at Ravine17 Café.

🌿💚 WELLNESS WEDNESDAY – LET’S GET MOVING! 💚🌿

Today we’re at Ravine17 Café for another lovely Wellness Wednesday session! 🧘‍♀️✨

Our focus is all about movement, stretching and wellbeing – taking some time out of the week to get our bodies moving, release some tension and enjoy the benefits of gentle exercise.

Whether you’re already active or just looking for a gentle way to move, everyone is welcome. There’s no pressure to be perfect – just come along, move at your own pace and enjoy the session. 💚

📅 Today – Wednesday
⏰ 10:00–10:45am
📍 Ravine17 Café, SL4 4LE

Come along, stretch, move, connect and start your Wednesday feeling refreshed! 💪😊

Huge thanks to Ravine17 Café and Kerith Windsor for supporting these community wellbeing sessions. 💙

Movement is for everybody and every body! 💚

🎶☀️ NDC at Rock the Rec! 💙🌈

 

We had a fantastic time representing NeuroDiverse Community CIC at Rock the Rec on Sunday!

 

Community events like this are such an important opportunity for us to get out and meet people, raise awareness of neurodiversity, SEND and inclusion, and make sure families know that support, understanding and a welcoming community are available to them.

 

Our NDC stand was packed with information, resources and a few colourful sensory activities, giving us the chance to chat with members of the community about the work we do and the support available through NeuroDiverse Community CIC.

 

For us, attending events isn’t simply about having a stall — it’s about visibility and connection. 💙 Every conversation helps challenge misconceptions, increase understanding and make our communities more inclusive for neurodivergent children, young people, adults and their families.

 

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, ask questions, find out more about NDC or simply have a chat. It was lovely to meet so many people and be part of such a brilliant community event.

 

And, of course, a big thank you to everyone involved in organising Rock the Rec and bringing the community together. 🙌

 

We are incredibly proud to keep taking NDC out into our local communities — creating conversations, building connections and championing inclusion wherever we go. 🌈

 

💙 Empower • Inclusive • Community

 

#NeuroDiverseCommunity #RockTheRec #Neurodiversity #SEND #Inclusion #CommunityEngagement #DisabilityInclusion #Neurodivergent #CommunitySupport #Windsor #TogetherWeAreStronger

NeuroDiverse Community CIC information stand at Rock the Rec, with a green gazebo, branded banner, tablecloth and feather flag. The table displays information, resources and colourful sensory items, set up outdoors on the event field.
Two NeuroDiverse Community CIC team members smiling for a selfie at Rock the Rec. Both wear NDC-branded lanyards and badges, with one wearing sunglasses and a BSL-themed cap and several inclusion and wellbeing badges.
Three women smiling beside a sensory activity tent at an outdoor community event. One woman is seated in a wheelchair, another wears a colourful outfit and bright pink-and-purple wig, and the third wears a high-visibility event vest. Sensory toys, a ball tray and decorations are displayed around the tent.
Group selfie outdoors at a nature reserve, showing seven adults and two children smiling together beside trees, wild vegetation and a wooden fence under a cloudy sky.
Volunteers and children working together to restore a woodland pond, clearing reeds and debris with spades, forks and wheelbarrows in wet, muddy conditions.
Group of volunteers and a child taking part in pond restoration work, digging and clearing vegetation from the muddy pond area surrounded by trees and reeds.
Volunteers and a child using garden forks, spades and other tools to remove dense vegetation and debris during a hands-on pond restoration project in a wooded area.
🌿💚 Pond Revival with Wild Windsor! 💚🌿
 
A huge THANK YOU to the brilliant team at Wild Windsor for joining us yesterday and helping NDC continue the restoration of our pond and surrounding natural habitat. 🐸🌱🦋
 
And we think there should definitely be extra points for dedication when you’re working in the pouring rain! 🌧️😂
 
Despite the weather, everyone rolled up their sleeves, got stuck in and made an incredible difference.
 
We were especially proud to see three of our Eco Forces members — Megan, Charlie and Amelia — working so hard alongside Wild Windsor. 💪🌿
 
💚 Charlie, our Eco Forces Young Leader, continues to show exactly what youth leadership can look like: getting involved, taking responsibility, working alongside others and helping to shape something that will benefit our community and local environment for years to come.
 
💚 Amelia’s enthusiasm was absolutely infectious! She worked incredibly hard, threw herself into every task and showed such genuine excitement about helping wildlife and improving the space.
 
And a huge well done to Megan, who was right there getting stuck into the hard work too! 👏
 
What makes this project even more special is seeing our young people involved in its journey from the very beginning. From helping to design the layout of our Eco Forces allotments to now taking part in restoring a natural habitat, they are quite literally leaving behind an incredible legacy. 🌱
 
They will be able to look back and say, “I helped create that.” And that is something very special indeed.
 
Projects like our pond revival aren’t just about clearing vegetation or improving a piece of land. They’re about protecting biodiversity, creating habitats for wildlife, connecting people with nature, developing practical skills, building confidence and giving young people a genuine sense of ownership and purpose within their community.
 
We are so incredibly proud of Megan, Charlie and Amelia, and so honoured to have them as part of our Eco Forces family. 💚
 
Thank you again to Wild Windsor for sharing your time, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm with us — even when the British weather decided not to cooperate! 🌧️🌿😂
 
Together, we’re creating something that will continue to grow long after the work is finished. 🌱🐸🦋
 
🌈 Neurodiversity Inclusion in the Workplace 💼
 
📅 Wednesday 23 September 2026
⏰ 10:00am
 
We’re excited to be delivering our Neurodiversity Inclusion in the Workplace training — designed to help organisations better understand neurodiversity and create workplaces where neurodivergent people can thrive. 💜
 
Neurodiversity is part of the natural variation of the human brain, and an inclusive workplace benefits everyone.
 
This training will explore practical ways to:
✨ Improve understanding of neurodiversity in the workplace
✨ Recognise and remove barriers to inclusion
✨ Support neurodivergent employees effectively
✨ Create more accessible and inclusive working environments
✨ Build confidence when communicating about neurodiversity
✨ Move beyond awareness towards meaningful inclusion
 
Whether you’re an employer, manager, HR professional, colleague or simply want to develop your understanding, this session is an opportunity to learn, reflect and take practical steps towards a more inclusive workplace.
 
At NeuroDiverse Community CIC, we believe inclusion isn’t about asking people to fit into existing systems — it’s about creating systems that allow people to belong, contribute and thrive. 💜
 
🎟️ Book your place here:
 
Please share with your workplace, colleagues and networks — let’s make neurodiversity inclusion part of everyday working life. 🌈
 
Colourful wooden figures in orange, red, yellow and teal grouped together among natural wooden figures, representing diversity and inclusion. An orange text box reads “Neurodiversity Inclusion in the workplace,” with logos for NeuroDiverse Community CIC, Slough CVS and Get Involved WAM along the bottom.
Members of the Armed Forces community: Event poster from NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust inviting serving personnel, reservists, cadets, veterans and Armed Forces families to share their experiences and views on future support and funding. Event: 9 October 2026, 09:00–12:00, Broom Farm Community Centre, Windsor SL4 4XP. No registration required.

📣 MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY ONLY 📣

 

NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces is pleased to be hosting an important community engagement session with The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, giving members of the Armed Forces community the opportunity to speak directly about the support that matters to them.

 

⚠️ This session is specifically for members of the Armed Forces community attending in a personal capacity.

This includes:

  • 🎖️ Serving personnel
  • 🎖️ Reservists
  • 🎖️ Veterans
  • 🎖️ Cadets
  • 💙 Armed Forces spouses, partners and family members

 

This is not the session for organisations, charities, community groups or professionals attending on behalf of a service or organisation.

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is looking ahead to future funding priorities, and they want those decisions to be informed by the people who experience Armed Forces life first-hand.

 

This is your opportunity to talk about:

🔹 What support is working well
🔹 Where you feel support is missing
🔹 The challenges currently facing Armed Forces families and communities
🔹 What would make the biggest difference locally
🔹 Where you believe future funding should be focused

 

Your lived experience matters. By placing the voices of the Armed Forces community at the centre of these conversations, we can help ensure that future funding reflects real experiences, real needs and the issues that matter most to our community.

 

📅 Friday 9 October 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 12:00
📍 Broom Farm Community Centre
Kenneally, Windsor, SL4 4XP

✅ You do not need to register – simply come along.

📧 If you would like more information, please contact:
info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk

 

💬 If you are part of the Armed Forces community, this is your opportunity to be heard.

 

Please share with serving personnel, reservists, veterans, cadets and Armed Forces families across Windsor. 

 

#ArmedForcesCommunity #ArmedForcesFamilies #Veterans #Reservists #ServingPersonnel #MilitaryFamilies #ArmedForcesCovenant #AFCFT #WindsorForces #NeuroDiverseCommunity #YourVoiceMatters

📣 ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTING THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY ONLY 📣

 

NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces is pleased to be hosting an important engagement event with The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, specifically for organisations, charities, community groups and services that support the Armed Forces community.

 

⚠️ Please note: this session is for organisations and services only.
It is not the session for individual serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets or Armed Forces family members attending in a personal capacity.

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is looking ahead to future funding priorities, and this session provides an important opportunity for those delivering support across Windsor to share their professional experience and insight.

 

We want to hear from organisations working with serving personnel, veterans, Armed Forces families and the wider military community about:

🔹 What support is currently working well
🔹 Where gaps in provision remain
🔹 What challenges organisations are seeing on the ground
🔹 Where greater collaboration is needed
🔹 What support communities need most
🔹 Where future funding could make the greatest difference

 

By bringing together organisations that work directly with the Armed Forces community, we can help ensure that future investment is informed by local knowledge, real experience and emerging need.

 

📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
⏰ 13:00 – 16:00
📍 Broom Farm Community Centre
Kenneally, Windsor, SL4 4XP

 

✅ Registration is required.

🔗 Register here: https://wkf.ms/4ztNAoY
📧 Or contact: info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk

 

📢 Please share this invitation with organisations, charities, statutory services, community groups and other professionals whose work supports the Armed Forces community.

 

Working together gives us a stronger collective voice — and helps ensure future funding reaches the areas where it can have the greatest impact. 💙

 

#ArmedForcesCommunity #ArmedForcesCovenant #AFCFT #WindsorForces #NeuroDiverseCommunity #MilitaryCharities #CommunitySupport #PartnershipWorking #ArmedForcesSupport

Organisations supporting the Armed Forces community: NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust event poster inviting organisations supporting the Armed Forces community to discuss local needs, gaps in support and future funding priorities. Event: 8 October 2026, 13:00–16:00, Broom Farm Community Centre, Kenneally, Windsor SL4 4XP, with registration link and contact email.
Serving Personnel and Senior Military Leaders: Event poster from NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust inviting serving personnel and senior military leaders to discuss support needs, barriers and future funding priorities for the Armed Forces community. Event: 8 October 2026, 09:00–12:00, Victoria Barracks, Windsor. No registration required.

⚠️ SERVING PERSONNEL ONLY – PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTENDING ⚠️

 

NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces is pleased to be hosting an important engagement session with The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust at Victoria Barracks, Windsor.

 

🎖️ This session is exclusively for CURRENTLY SERVING ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL, including senior military leaders.

This is not a public community event and is not intended for veterans, Armed Forces families, cadets, charities, community organisations or external support services.

 

The session is an opportunity for serving personnel to speak directly with the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust about the realities of Service life and the support available to the Armed Forces community.

 

The Trust wants to hear:

🔹 What support is working well
🔹 Where gaps or barriers remain
🔹 What pressures are currently being experienced
🔹 What support would make the greatest difference
🔹 Where future funding could have the strongest impact

 

By hearing directly from those currently serving, alongside senior military leadership, these conversations can help ensure future funding priorities are informed by real operational experience, emerging challenges and the needs of serving communities.

 

📅 Thursday 8 October 2026
⏰ 09:00 – 12:00
📍 Victoria Barracks, Windsor

✅ No registration is required to attend.

📧 For further information, please contact:
info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk

 

📢 Please share this event with CURRENTLY SERVING PERSONNEL who may wish to contribute their experiences and help shape future Armed Forces Covenant funding priorities.

 

Your experience matters. Your voice can help shape what comes next.

 

#ServingPersonnel #ArmedForces #ArmedForcesCommunity #ArmedForcesCovenant #AFCFT #WindsorForces #NeuroDiverseCommunity #MilitaryCommunity #VictoriaBarracks

NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces is pleased to invite you to join the Service Children’s Progression Alliance (SCiP Alliance) Impact Centre Listening Tour when it comes to Windsor this September.
 
The Impact Centre wants to hear directly from professionals and organisations working with children and young people from Armed Forces families about what is working well, where challenges remain, and what could make a meaningful difference to the support Service children receive.
 
This is an important opportunity for those working across education, health, youth and community services, local authorities, sports and activity provision, and the wider Armed Forces community to share their experiences and help shape future understanding, practice and support.
 
Event details:
📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 16:00
📍 Poppies Children’s Centre, Windsor, SL4 4XP
 
The SCiP Alliance is supported by the Ministry of Defence, includes members from Cobseo – The Confederation of Service Charities, and is led by the University of Winchester. Its work focuses on improving outcomes for children and young people from Armed Forces families through evidence, collaboration and the sharing of effective practice.
 
At NDC Windsor Forces, we see first-hand how important it is that the experiences of Service children, their families, and the professionals supporting them are heard and understood. We would therefore be delighted to welcome colleagues from across Windsor and the surrounding area to contribute to this important conversation.
 
If you work with Service children or Armed Forces families, your insight matters. Come along and tell us what works.
You can register via the SCiP Alliance events page at scipalliance.org/events or use the link below:
 
Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, teams and partner organisations who may also benefit from attending.
 
We look forward to welcoming you.
SCiP Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour: Event poster for the Service Children’s Progression Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour, hosted with NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces. It asks professionals working with children from Armed Forces families to share what works. Event: 17 September 2026, 12:00–16:00, Poppies Children’s Centre, Windsor SL4 4XP, with booking information and QR code.
Peach and purple promotional graphic for the launch of the Poppies Pregnancy Drop-In. It shows images of pregnant women standing together and the NeuroDiverse Community CIC logo. Text says NDC Windsor Forces has teamed up with Inside2Outside and Beyond to deliver support for pregnant and post-partum spouses and partners of the Armed Forces community. The drop-in launches on Monday 7th September, 10am to 12 noon, at Poppies, Broom Farm, SL4 4XP. The poster says all pregnant women are welcome and includes the message “You are not alone.”

🤰 NEW PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL SUPPORT FOR OUR WINDSOR FORCES COMMUNITY 💜

NDC Windsor Forces is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Inside2Outside and Beyond, bringing friendly, compassionate pregnancy and postnatal support to spouses and partners within our Armed Forces community.

Pregnancy and the transition into parenthood can bring excitement, uncertainty and plenty of questions—especially when military life, deployments, exercises or time away from family are added into the mix. Nobody should have to navigate this journey feeling alone.

The new Poppies Pregnancy Drop-In will provide a calm and welcoming space where you can:

💜 Receive practical guidance and reassurance
💜 Talk openly about pregnancy, birth and early parenthood
💜 Access emotional and postnatal support
💜 Meet and connect with other pregnant women
💜 Ask questions without judgement or pressure
💜 Enjoy a cuppa and a friendly chat

📅 Launch date: Monday 7 September
⏰ Time: 10am–12 noon
📍 Location: Poppies, Broom Farm, Windsor, SL4 4XP

Following the launch, the drop-in will take place on alternate Mondays from 10am until 12 noon.

There is no need to face pregnancy or the postnatal period alone. Whether this is your first baby or you have experienced parenthood before, you will receive a warm welcome from people who genuinely understand how important it is to feel heard, supported and connected.

Find out more about Inside2Outside and Beyond:
🌐 https://www.inside2outsideandbeyond.com/⁠�
📧 inside2outsideandbeyond@gmail.com

Please share this with any Armed Forces families who may benefit. 💜

You are not alone.

🎶☀️ NDC Windsor will be at Rock the Rec this August! ☀️🎶
 
We’re so excited to be attending Rock the Rec Community Music Festival on Sunday 30th August 2026, from 12pm–9pm, at Clewer Memorial Recreational Ground, SL4 5AY.
 
It’s set to be a brilliant day full of live music, food, rides, stalls, games and community fun — and we can’t wait to be part of it! 💛
 
Come along, say hello to the NDC Windsor team, find out more about what we do, and enjoy a fantastic family-friendly day supporting local community good causes.
 
🎟️ Tickets are available now!
 
You can buy them online through the Rock the Rec website:
 
You can also buy tickets from Woody’s Cafe in Windsor.
 
We’d love to see lots of our families, friends, supporters and community members there.
 
Will you be joining us? 🎤🎸✨
Colourful Rock the Rec summer event poster saying “We’ll be at Rock the Rec this Summer! Will you?” The event is on 30 August 2026 from 12pm to 9pm at Clewer Memorial Recreational Ground, SL4 5AY. The poster highlights games, food, rides, stalls and live music, with bright illustrations of a smiling sun, speaker, music notes and festival crowd. Logos for Rock the Rec, Clever & Dedworth Together CIC and NeuroDiverse Community CIC are shown.
Bright summer-themed poster announcing that Norden Farm has donated 10 tickets for Armed Forces families this summer. The poster says tickets go quickly and families can message info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk to secure theirs. It encourages people to check out the fun activities on offer and includes cheerful illustrations of a sun, summer signs, a pineapple wearing sunglasses, a watermelon character, ice lolly, and “Hello Summer!” text. Logos for Norden Farm and NeuroDiverse Community CIC appear at the bottom.
☀️ Ready for the Summer Holidays? ☀️
 
A huge thank you to our friends at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts for very kindly donating 10 tickets for Armed Forces families this summer. 💛
 
We know the summer holidays can feel exciting, busy and sometimes a little overwhelming, especially for neurodivergent children and young people who may need extra planning, predictability and accessible activities.
 
This generous donation will help some of our Armed Forces families enjoy fun, creative and inclusive activities together over the summer break.
 
🎟️ Tickets are limited and will go quickly!
To secure yours, please pop us a message or email:
📧 info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk
 
Thank you again to Norden Farm for supporting our Armed Forces community and helping families make special summer memories. 🌈☀️

☀️ Neurodivergence & Hot Weather: It’s More Than Just Feeling Warm ☀️

For many neurodivergent people, hot weather can be really difficult to manage.

Heat is not just “uncomfortable” for everyone. For some autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults, heat can feel overwhelming, painful, itchy, heavy, distracting or completely unbearable.

There are lots of reasons why neurodivergent people may struggle more in the heat:

🌡️ Sensory differences
Hot skin, sweaty clothes, sun cream, hats, sunglasses, sandals, bright light and sticky textures can all feel too much.

💧 Difficulty recognising thirst or overheating
Some neurodivergent people have interoception differences, which means they may not notice body signals like thirst, tiredness, needing the toilet or becoming too hot until they are already overwhelmed.

🧠 Increased overload
Heat adds another layer of sensory input. When someone is already managing noise, light, social demands, transitions or anxiety, hot weather can push their nervous system into meltdown, shutdown or distress.

👕 Clothing challenges
Loose clothing, hats or summer clothes may not feel comfortable or safe for everyone. Some children may want to wear the same preferred clothing even when it is too warm.

🚰 Hydration barriers
Some people may only drink preferred drinks, avoid unfamiliar bottles, forget to drink, dislike public toilets, or struggle when routines change.

😣 Heat exhaustion can look like “behaviour”
Irritability, crying, refusal, withdrawal, panic, aggression, silence, hiding or seeming “not themselves” can sometimes be signs that a person is too hot, dehydrated or overwhelmed.

🗣️ Communication differences matter
Not everyone can say, “I feel dizzy,” “I feel sick,” or “I’m too hot.” Behaviour is communication, and we need to look beneath the surface.

Hot weather support should be proactive, not reactive.

Helpful adjustments can include:

✅ Quiet shaded spaces
✅ Regular drink reminders
✅ Access to preferred drinks
✅ Cooling towels or cool packs
✅ Flexible clothing choices
✅ Sensory-friendly sun protection
✅ Reduced demands
✅ Extra regulation breaks
✅ Fans, water play or cool spaces
✅ Permission to leave overwhelming environments early

Neurodivergent people are not being difficult when they struggle in the heat. Their bodies and brains may simply be working much harder to cope.

This summer, let’s choose understanding, flexibility and support. 💛

And most importantly, remember: Behaviour is communication — especially in the heat.

NeuroDiverse Community CIC infographic with a teal background titled “Being neurodivergent in hot weather is no joke.” It explains that hot weather can be harder for some neurodivergent people because of sensory processing differences, interoception differences, anxiety, routine disruption, communication barriers, medication, sleep disruption and reduced access to cooling strategies. Key points include that heat can feel physically overwhelming, some people may not realise they are overheating, heat can increase meltdowns, shutdowns, distress and irritability, clothing and hydration can be barriers, medication can increase heat risk, and heat exhaustion can look like behaviour change. The image includes an illustration of a child looking hot with a thermometer icon and the NeuroDiverse Community CIC logo at the bottom.
Eco Forces promotional graphic announcing a group outing to Braywick Nature Festival on 1 August. The design has a teal nature-themed background with leaves, flowers, bees, a bird and a megaphone. A festival poster says the event takes place Friday 31 July and Saturday 1 August 2026, 11am–4pm at Braywick Nature Centre, Maidenhead, with live music, food and drinks, activities, tractor rides, games, a quiz trail, stalls and more. NeuroDiverse Community CIC and Eco Forces logos appear at the bottom.

🌿 Eco Forces Assemble! 🌿

Our NDC Eco Forces group is heading out on a special trip to the Braywick Nature Festival on Saturday 1st August at Braywick Nature Centre, Maidenhead.

We are so excited to explore a brilliant community event full of nature, learning and outdoor fun. The festival will include live music, food and drinks, activities, tractor rides, games, a quiz trail, stalls and more — a perfect opportunity for our Eco Forces members to connect with nature, discover new things and enjoy time together as a group.

Eco Forces is all about encouraging children, young people and families to care for the environment, understand wildlife, build confidence outdoors and learn how small actions can make a big difference to our planet. Trips like this help bring that learning to life in a fun, hands-on and memorable way. 🌎🐝🌼

Our group outing will be on Saturday 1st August, so keep an eye out for further details from the NDC team.

We cannot wait for a day full of nature, community, wildlife and Eco Forces adventures!

💚 NDC Eco Forces — learning, exploring and protecting our planet together.

🌈 NDC Windsor at Parallel Festival 🌈
 
Today NDC Windsor had the absolute pleasure of attending Parallel Festival hosted by Parallel Lifestyle — an inclusive festival that celebrates disability, neurodiversity, accessibility, movement, community and belonging.
 
Events like Parallel are so important because they create spaces where disabled and neurodivergent people, families, carers, professionals and organisations can come together, be seen, be heard and be valued.
 
Inclusion should never be an afterthought — it should be built into the heart of every community event.
 
We had a brilliant day sharing information about NeuroDiverse Community CIC, our Windsor Forces support, our SEND work, our community groups, and the importance of neuroaffirming spaces for children, young people, adults and families.
 
A very special moment of the day was when Joanna Grace, author and founder of The Sensory Projects, gave Kirsty a spoon — which was very much needed to top up the spoons she had left! 🥄💛 For anyone who knows spoon theory, you’ll know just how meaningful that little spoon was.
 
A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers Brad and Tanya, who helped us throughout the event, supported the stall and represented NDC with such warmth and kindness.
 
Thank you as well to everyone who came over to visit our stall, take information, ask questions, share stories, make connections and have a chat with us. These conversations matter, and they remind us exactly why community spaces like this are so powerful.
 
We are already looking forward to next year! 🌈💛
Two smiling adults taking a selfie at an outdoor community event under a gazebo. Behind them is a NeuroDiverse Community CIC banner with information about support services, locations and online contact details. Tents, a blue sky and event activity are visible in the background.
Two smiling adults standing together at an outdoor festival or community event. One is wearing a blue “Mistress of Mischief” T-shirt and patterned skirt, and the other is wearing a black T-shirt, lanyard and ID badge while holding a green spoon. A NeuroDiverse Community CIC donation bucket and information display are visible in the foreground, with event tents, an orange flag and a Spinal Injuries Association stall in the background.
NeuroDiverse Community CIC and Send Voices information stall set up under a gazebo at an outdoor community event. A table displays leaflets, flyers, QR codes, information stands, sweets and resources. Behind the table are large banners for NeuroDiverse Community CIC and Send Voices Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. Other event stalls and people are visible in the background on a grassy field.

We’re all set up at Parallel Lifestyle 😁

If you’re attending today’s festival, come find us and say hello! 👋

We’re also here to chat about SEND Voices RBWM and Windsor Horse Rangers, as well as the RBWM Autism Strategy.

For those SEND families who are still replaying yesterday’s news, we feel you.

We feel the anger.
We feel the grief.
We feel the exhaustion.
We feel the validation that comes when something you have lived, evidenced, challenged and been dismissed for is finally said out loud.

For years, SEND families have been told they are “too much”, “too anxious”, “too demanding”, “hard to work with” or “unreasonable” for asking for the support their children are legally entitled to.

But parents were never the problem.

The problem has always been a system where too many families are forced to fight, appeal, chase, evidence, complain and break themselves just to get their child seen, heard, assessed, supported and educated.

The ITV report and the Special Needs Jungle article have confirmed what many SEND families and advocates have known for far too long: delays, poor communication, missing paper trails, gatekeeping, refusal culture and obstruction are not just “admin issues”. They cause real harm.

Behind every delayed EHCP, every unanswered email, every refused assessment, every vague response and every child left without suitable provision, there is a family trying to hold everything together.

There are children missing education.
Children becoming traumatised by systems meant to protect them.
Parents losing sleep, income, confidence and health.
Siblings living through the fallout.
Families being pushed to crisis before anyone listens.

This is why SEND accountability matters.

This is why written evidence matters.
This is why transparency matters.
This is why families must not be pressured into undocumented conversations.
This is why professionals must follow the law, not internal cultures of denial.
This is why children’s needs must come before budgets, targets or reputation management.

To every SEND parent who watched that news and thought, “That is exactly what happened to us” — we believe you.

You were not imagining it.
You were not overreacting.
You were not being difficult.
You were trying to protect your child.

And to SEND caseworkers, officers, managers and professionals across the UK: if you are witnessing unjust behaviour, unlawful practice, deliberate delay, evidence being hidden, families being misled, or children being denied support they are entitled to — please speak up.

Document it. Challenge it. Escalate it. Whistleblow if you need to.

Children and families cannot keep carrying the cost of silence.

Finally, we want to thank the whistleblower. What you did was brave, but more than that, it was needed. Speaking out from inside the system takes courage, especially when power, culture and fear can make silence feel safer. Your actions have validated thousands of families who have been saying this for years, and we hope your bravery gives others the strength to call out injustice wherever they see it.

See the links below for the articles:
https://www.itv.com/…/whistleblower-details…/rjknb1s

https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/toxic-culture…/

NeuroDiverse Community CIC advocacy graphic for SEND families with colourful watercolour accents and the NDC brain logo. Large text reads: “For those SEND families, we see you. We believe you. We stand with you.” The graphic says recent news and articles validate what SEND families have experienced, including delays, gatekeeping, missing paper trails, poor communication, refusal culture, and obstruction instead of support. It includes messages to SEND professionals encouraging them to speak up, document concerns, challenge injustice, escalate and whistleblow if needed. A message to SEND parents says, “You were not imagining it. You were not overreacting. You were not being difficult. You were trying to protect your child.” The bottom thanks the whistleblower and calls for people to “Be the voice. Be the change.” Contact and social media details for NeuroDiverse Community CIC are shown along the bottom.
An adult and two children sitting on outdoor mats in a garden area, making bug hotels using cardboard tubes and natural materials. A wooden insect house, craft supplies, scissors and a box of materials are spread out in front of them. A small play teepee, wooden fence and greenery are visible in the background.
View looking down into a green and white mesh insect habitat containing several stick insects, leaves and small twigs. The insects are camouflaged against the plant stems and leaves inside the enclosure.
🐞🌿 NDC Windsor Eco Forces – Bug Hotels & Stick Insect Adventures! 🌿🐞
 
Today at NDC Windsor Eco Forces, our young members got hands-on with nature by creating their very own bug hotels using natural and recycled materials, including toilet roll inners, cardboard tubes, sticks, bark, leaves and wood. The children worked carefully and creatively, thinking about how different insects might use the spaces for shelter, rest and protection. 💚
 
Bug hotels are brilliant for wildlife because they can provide safe places for minibeasts such as ladybirds, beetles, spiders, lacewings and solitary bees. Different sized gaps, tubes and textures can attract different insects, and they are a great way to support biodiversity in gardens, allotments and community spaces. Even small wildlife habitats can make a big difference. 🐝🪲
 
We also had a very exciting new responsibility today… Eco Forces has taken on 4 lovely stick insects to care for! The children had the chance to observe them closely, learn about their needs, and begin thinking about how we look after living creatures with kindness, patience and respect. A big thank you to our new volunteer, Megan, and Charlie and Amelia who gifted these lovely stick insects!
 
Cool stick insect facts:
🌱 Stick insects are amazing at camouflage and can look just like twigs or leaves.
🌙 Many stick insects are more active at night.
🍃 They are herbivores and eat leaves such as bramble, ivy or privet, depending on the species.
🪵 Some stick insects gently sway to look like twigs moving in the wind.
✨ As they grow, they moult, shedding their outer skin.
 
Sessions like this help children build confidence, curiosity, responsibility and connection with the natural world, all while learning in a practical, sensory and neuro-affirming way.
 
A beautiful Eco Forces session full of creativity, care and wildlife wonder. 🌍💚
🌟 NDC Windsor Forces Sensory Explorers 🌟
 
Today our Sensory Explorers had another lovely session filled with creativity, sensory play and outdoor learning.
The children explored slime, using their hands, tools and shapes to stretch, roll, squeeze and create. Slime play is always a favourite because it supports sensory regulation, fine motor skills, communication, problem-solving and confidence — all while having fun in a safe and neuro-affirming space.
 
We also got creative with paper plates, giving the children the chance to use their imagination, make choices, share ideas and express themselves in their own unique ways. 🎨
 
A special highlight was checking on our garden and seeing how well our cucumbers and tomatoes are growing. 🍅🥒 The children were able to see the progress from planting and caring for them, helping them learn about nature, responsibility, patience and where food comes from.
 
At NDC Windsor Forces, we are so proud to provide sessions where children can play, explore, move, create, connect and learn in a way that works for them. Every child deserves a space where they feel understood, supported and celebrated. 💛
A small group of children and adults taking part in a creative activity inside a community room. They are gathered around a low table with craft materials, paper, glue and storage boxes. The room has posters, children’s books, a whiteboard, noticeboards and an open door leading outside into a garden area.
Colourful NeuroDiverse Community CIC graphic celebrating Disability Pride Month. The design shows bold text reading “Happy Disability Pride Month!” above the Disability Pride flag. In front of the flag is an illustrated group of disabled people, including a person using a wheelchair, a person with a guide dog, and others standing together. The NeuroDiverse Community CIC logo appears in the bottom right with the words “Empower, Inclusive, Community.”

🌈 Happy Disability Pride Month from NeuroDiverse Community CIC 🌈

This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate disabled people, neurodivergent people, families, carers, advocates and allies who continue to challenge barriers, change attitudes and create a more inclusive world.

Disability Pride is not about pretending life is always easy. It is about recognising that disability is part of human diversity. It is about visibility, acceptance, rights, accessibility, identity and pride.

The Disability Pride Flag carries powerful meaning:

❤️ Red represents physical disabilities.
💛 Gold/Yellow represents neurodivergence.
🤍 White represents non-visible, undiagnosed and hidden disabilities.
💙 Blue represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities.
💚 Green represents sensory disabilities.
🖤 The dark background represents mourning for disabled people who have experienced neglect, abuse, exclusion and loss because of ableism.
🌈 The diagonal stripes show disabled people cutting across barriers and moving forward together.

At NDC, we believe it is vital to celebrate Disability Pride because disabled and neurodivergent people deserve to be seen, heard, respected and included — not just during July, but every day of the year.

Celebrating disability helps challenge stigma, reduce shame, build confidence and remind our communities that accessibility is not an extra. It is a right.

We are proud to stand with our disabled and neurodivergent community.
We are proud to advocate for inclusion.
We are proud to celebrate every person’s strengths, identity and voice.

💛 Empower. Inclusive. Community.

📢 We’ve got plans, but we need your voice!

NeuroDiverse Community CIC is asking for help from our followers, families, partners and wider community to complete and share three important surveys.

Your feedback will help us understand real needs, evidence gaps in support, strengthen future funding applications, and make sure our projects are shaped by lived experience.

🪖 1. Together While Apart – Military Family Needs Assessment

We are developing Together While Apart, a new neuroaffirming programme to support neurodivergent children, young people and families through periods of military separation, including deployment, training, exercises, weekending and other time spent away from home.

We want to hear from serving families, reservists, veterans, military spouses/partners and parents/carers of service children.

Your answers will help us understand the impact of separation, what support already exists, where the gaps are, and what resources would make the biggest difference.

👉 Complete the survey here:
https://wkf.ms/4wgVPm6

💛 2. Armed Forces Partner and Spouse Support

We are also gathering feedback from Armed Forces partners and spouses to help us shape future sessions focused on mental health, wellbeing, connection and peer support.

We know partners and spouses often carry a huge amount emotionally, practically and socially, especially during separation, transition, deployment and family pressure points. Your voice will help us create support that is meaningful, accessible and genuinely needed.

👉 Complete the survey here:
https://www.wkf.ms/4eEz85o

🌟 3. YouthAbility Alcohol Awareness Survey

We are gathering parent/carer feedback to support a funding application for our YouthAbility programme.

This proposed project would help us deliver safe, alcohol-free positive activities for neurodivergent young people and young adults, including age-appropriate alcohol awareness, personal safety, peer pressure, wellbeing, confidence building and accessible support.

Your feedback will help evidence local need and support us to continue creating safe, inclusive spaces for neurodivergent young people.

👉 Complete the survey here:
https://wkf.ms/443s1x7

Every response matters. Whether you complete one survey or all three, you are helping us build stronger evidence, develop better support and make sure families, children, young people and Armed Forces communities are heard.

Please also share this post with your networks, Armed Forces communities, schools, welfare teams, charities, parent/carer groups and anyone who may be able to help.

Together, we can create support that is shaped by real voices, real experiences and real community need.

🌐 www.neurodiverse-community.co.uk
📧 info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk

NeuroDiverse Community CIC survey graphic with a teal background. Large text reads, “We’ve got plans but we need your voice! Can you help by completing our surveys?” The graphic lists three surveys with links: “Together While Apart” at https://www.wkf.ms/4wgVPm6, “Supporting Partners and Spouses” at https://www.wkf.ms/4eEz85o, and “YouthAbility Alcohol Awareness” at https://www.wkf.ms/443s1x7. Icons show a family with a heart, a handshake with a heart, and a bottle and glass. The NeuroDiverse Community CIC logo appears at the bottom.
NeuroDiverse Community CIC review request graphic on a dark blue background. The NDC logo appears at the top with the words “Empower, Inclusive, Community.” Main text asks, “Could you be a star and give us a review?” Three button-style links invite people to leave a review for the Catterick Hub, leave a review for the Windsor Hub, or leave a rating on the Facebook page. At the bottom are five yellow stars and two cartoon animals using a laptop and phone.

🌟 Could you help NeuroDiverse Community CIC by leaving us a review? 🌟

If you or your family have been supported by NeuroDiverse Community CIC, attended one of our sessions, worked with us, volunteered with us, partnered with us, or seen the impact of our work in the community, we would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to write us a review.

Reviews make a huge difference. They help other families, professionals, organisations, funders and partners understand who we are, what we do, and the impact our support has on neurodivergent children, young people, adults, families, Armed Forces families and the wider community.

As a small community organisation, every kind word, shared experience and recommendation helps us grow, reach more people and continue advocating for inclusive, neuro-affirming support.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support NeuroDiverse Community CIC. Your voices help us show the real difference community support can make. 💜

To leave a review for the Catterick Hub, use this link:
https://g.page/r/CUSV-Aen9gtQEAI/review

To leave a review for the Windsor Hub, use this link:
https://g.page/r/CaHvHGjlCRa1EAI/review

Or you could rate us on our Facebook page! 🤩

🪖 Calling All Military Families – We Need Your Help! 💛
At NeuroDiverse Community CIC, we are developing Together While Apart – https://wkf.ms/4wgVPm6
– a new neuroaffirming programme designed to support neurodivergent children, young people and their families through periods of military separation, including deployment, training, exercises, weekending and other time spent away from home.
As a lived experience organisation founded by parent carers with experience of SEND and military life, we understand that separation can affect every family differently. We also know that many neurodivergent children need additional support that is visual, predictable, accessible and tailored to their individual needs.
Before we continue developing this project, we want to hear directly from military families.
We have launched a Military Family Needs Assessment Survey to help us understand:
💛 The impact military separation has on neurodivergent children and young people.
💛 What support is currently available.
💛 Where families feel there are gaps in support.
💛 What resources would make the biggest difference.
💛 How we can co-produce resources that truly reflect the experiences of military families.
Whether you are a serving family, reservist, veteran, military spouse/partner or parent of a service child, your experiences matter.
📝 Please complete our survey and help shape the future of support for neurodivergent military families.
Armed Forces Survey for Together While Apart Pilot:
We would also be incredibly grateful if you could share this post with your networks, Armed Forces communities, schools, welfare teams, charities and anyone who may benefit. The more families we hear from, the stronger the evidence we can build to develop this project and secure future funding.
Together, we can create resources that help children feel understood, connected and supported throughout every stage of separation and reunion.
📧 info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk
📢 Parent/Carer Feedback Needed – YouthAbility Alcohol Awareness Survey
NeuroDiverse Community CIC is currently gathering feedback to support a funding application for our YouthAbility programme.
The proposed project would help us deliver safe, alcohol-free positive activities for neurodivergent young people and young adults, including age-appropriate alcohol awareness, personal safety, peer pressure, wellbeing, confidence building and accessible support.
We want to make sure this project is shaped around the real needs of our young people and families. Your feedback will help us evidence the level of need locally and strengthen our application.
Please complete our short survey here:
Thank you for supporting YouthAbility and helping us continue to create safe, inclusive spaces for neurodivergent young people.

Today, NDC Windsor Forces supported 14 Forces families through the amazing Driven Forward Community Fridge 💚

For many Armed Forces families, the pressures of service life can be felt in so many ways — deployments, separation from loved ones, moving areas, changing routines, and the ongoing cost of living. Support like this helps make sure families feel valued, seen and cared for.

We are incredibly proud to stand alongside serving families, reservists, veterans and their loved ones by helping provide practical support, reducing food waste and strengthening community connection.

Any surplus food left after our session is then further donated to Windsor Horse Rangers, helping ensure nothing goes to waste and that the support continues to benefit others in our local community. 🐴💚

A huge thank you to Driven Forward Community Fridge for the vital work they do and for helping make this possible. Community collaboration is powerful, and today 14 Forces families felt the benefit of that partnership.

At NDC Windsor Forces, we believe no Forces family should feel alone. We are here to support, connect and uplift our Armed Forces community.

Celebratory NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces graphic with a pale green background, colourful confetti and clapping hands. Large central text shows the number “14.” The heading reads: “Number of Forces families we supported today with Driven Forward Community Fridge!” The NeuroDiverse Community CIC Windsor Forces logo appears in the bottom right.
Two people smiling in a park while taking part in a litter-picking activity. They are holding litter pickers and clear rubbish bags with orange handles. Trees, grass, a play area and a bright blue sky with clouds are visible in the background.
NDC Windsor:
🌍💚 A huge thank you to our amazing Forces families! 💚🌍
Today, four fantastic Forces families came together to help make our local playground a cleaner, safer place for everyone. Armed with litter pickers, bags and plenty of enthusiasm, our volunteers collected rubbish that had been left behind, showing what can be achieved when a community works together.
 
Every crisp packet, bottle, cup and wrapper removed helps protect local wildlife, keeps our green spaces looking beautiful, and encourages others to take pride in the places we all share. It’s a wonderful reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
 
A special thank you goes to FCC Environmental Services on Tinkers Lane for generously donating the litter pickers, bags and bag holders. Your support has helped make our community litter picks possible, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to helping care for our environment.
 
To all of the families who gave up part of their day to help – thank you. Your hard work, teamwork and community spirit are inspiring, and together you’re helping to create a cleaner, greener future for everyone. 🌿♻️

🇬🇧 Happy Armed Forces Day from NDC Forces Hub 🇬🇧

Today, we proudly send our thanks, respect and appreciation to all those who serve, have served, or are preparing to serve — our serving personnel, reservists, cadets and veterans.

Armed Forces Day is an important opportunity to shine a light on the incredible people who dedicate themselves to protecting and serving our country. Their commitment, courage and resilience deserve to be recognised not just today, but every day.

Behind every uniform is a person, a family and a story. Service often comes with sacrifices that many people do not see — missed birthdays, family celebrations, school events, anniversaries, bedtime routines, milestones and precious everyday moments. These sacrifices are made not only by those who serve, but also by the families who support them.

At NDC Forces Hub, we are proud to stand with our Armed Forces community. We see the strength, pride, challenges and dedication within serving families, reservist families, cadet families and veteran households, and we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive space where they are valued and understood.

To every member of the Armed Forces community:
Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for all that you do.

💙 Happy Armed Forces Day 💙

Armed Forces Day graphic with a blue background, white chevron borders and large text reading “Happy Armed Forces Day.” Silhouettes of saluting service personnel stand above a camouflage pattern. The image includes a photo of an Armed Forces Day “Show Your Support” banner displayed outdoors behind a fence, with the NeuroDiverse Community CIC Forces Hub logo in the corner.
Close-up photo of rosemary cuttings being propagated in a yellow plastic container. Elastic bands are stretched across the top of the container to hold the green rosemary stems in place above the water.
🌿♻️ Eco Forces: Reuse, Root, Grow! ♻️🌿
 
At NDC Eco Forces, we love finding simple ways to reuse plastic wherever possible — because every small action helps protect our planet.
 
This week, two of our volunteers made a clever rooting planter using an old plastic tub and elastic bands to help root rosemary cuttings. Instead of throwing the tub away, it has been given a new purpose: supporting new plant growth. 🌱
 
Reusing plastic is so important because plastic can take hundreds of years to break down. When it is thrown away, it can end up in landfill, rivers and oceans, where it harms wildlife and pollutes our environment. By reusing items we already have, we reduce waste, save money, and teach children and young people that everyday objects can be turned into something useful.
 
This activity is a brilliant example of what Eco Forces is all about:
learning practical environmental skills, being creative, growing food and herbs, and caring for the world around us.
 
The rosemary cuttings are now on their rooting journey — and we can’t wait to watch them grow! 🌿💚
🌙🌻 NDC Windsor – Women & Girls Monthly Moon Circle 🌻🌙
 
This month, our Women & Girls group came together for a beautiful Moon Circle led by the wonderful Niki and Geraldine.
 
We spent time planting sunflower seeds alongside our own personal intentions — a gentle reminder that growth takes time, care, patience and the right environment. Just like the seeds we planted, our hopes, confidence and wellbeing can grow when they are nurtured.
 
Together, we also practised mindful breathing, slowed down, and shared our thoughts in a safe and supportive space. These moments of connection are so important, especially for women and girls who may spend so much time caring for others, masking, managing pressures, or feeling like they have to carry everything alone.
 
At NDC, we believe women supporting women is powerful. When women feel heard, valued and understood, it creates space for healing, confidence, friendship and growth. Supportive spaces like our Moon Circle help strengthen mental health, reduce isolation and remind every person in the room that they are not alone.
 
A huge thank you to Niki and Geraldine for holding such a calming, thoughtful and meaningful session. 🌙✨
A room full of women sitting in a circle
Thank you graphic from NeuroDiverse Community CIC Eco Forces to FCC Environment. The design includes the FCC Environment logo, large handwritten-style text reading “Thank you!”, and a photo showing donated litter-picking equipment, including litter pickers, rolls of bags and orange hi-vis vests. Eco Forces and NeuroDiverse Community CIC logos appear at the bottom, with blue confetti decoration.

A huge thank you to Graham from FCC Environment at Tinkers Lane for kindly donating 10 litter pickers, hi-vis vests, litter bag carriers and rolls of litter bags to our NDC Windsor Eco Forces group. 🌿💚

This generous donation will make such a difference to our young people and families, helping us safely take part in litter picking and care for our local green spaces.

Picking up litter is about so much more than keeping an area tidy. It helps protect wildlife, prevents plastic and waste from polluting our soil and waterways, and teaches children and young people that they can make a real, visible difference in their community.

It is also brilliant for our mental health. Being outdoors, moving our bodies, working together and seeing the positive impact of our efforts can boost confidence, reduce stress and create a real sense of pride and belonging.

Our Eco Forces group is all about connection, community, nature and inclusion — and donations like this help us continue that work in a practical and meaningful way.

Thank you again, Graham and FCC Environment, for supporting NDC Windsor Eco Forces and helping our young members become environmental champions. 🌍✨

🌈 Pride in Neurodiversity Awards 2026 – Voting Has Now Closed 🌈

Voting for the Pride in Neurodiversity Awards 2026 will officially close on 1st July 2026.

All nominations and votes will be passed to our judging panel, made up of parent/carers, lived-experience professionals and individuals who understand the importance of celebrating neurodivergent voices, inclusive practice and community support.

We have been overwhelmed by the incredible number of nominations received this year. Thank you to everyone who nominated, voted and supported the awards.

✨ Finalists will be announced soon.

This year, our awards will be completed online. We have made the decision not to host a face-to-face event so that we can prioritise using funds to continue supporting our sessions and community work. We hope you can understand and support this decision.

We do hope to host a networking event in the near future, where nominees, finalists, winners and community supporters can come together, connect and be celebrated.

Thank you again for helping us celebrate inclusion, acceptance and neurodiversity across our communities.

Wishing everyone the best of luck

Black and gold awards graphic for NeuroDiverse Community CIC. The design features gold stars, laurel leaves and ribbon details around a central black circle. Text reads “2026 – Pride in Neurodiversity Awards” with the NeuroDiverse Community CIC name and logo above.
Close-up photo of a purple flower in bloom, with layered delicate petals and a dark centre. The flower is lit by sunlight, with blurred green plants and a garden background behind it.

🌼🌿 30 Days Wild: Celebrating Wildflowers and Biodiversity 🌿🌼

Have you ever stopped to admire the wildflowers growing along pathways, in meadows, or even in the corners of your garden? These beautiful plants are much more than just a splash of colour – they are a vital part of our ecosystem.

Wildflowers provide food and shelter for countless pollinators, including bees, butterflies, moths, hoverflies, and beetles. Around 75% of our flowering plants rely on pollinators to reproduce, making wildflower habitats essential for a healthy and thriving environment. They also help improve soil health, support birds and small mammals, and increase biodiversity by creating habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.

Our garden plants play an important role too! Flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees can provide nectar, pollen, seeds, and shelter for wildlife all year round. By planting a variety of species, we can create mini nature reserves right outside our doors and help connect habitats for pollinators and other creatures.

🌺 Did you know?
Here are some fascinating facts about the flower in our picture – Poppy Anemones (Anemone coronaria):
• Despite their name, they are actually members of the buttercup family.
• Their vibrant flowers come in shades of red, purple, pink, blue, and white.
• They are loved by bees and other pollinators, providing an important source of nectar.
• Poppy Anemones grow from corms (similar to bulbs) and return year after year with the right care.
• Their striking blooms can last for several weeks, making them a favourite in wildlife-friendly gardens.

This #30DaysWild, why not take a moment to look closely at the flowers around you? Whether they’re wildflowers in a meadow or blooms in your garden, every flower has a role to play in supporting nature.

🌱 What’s your favourite wildflower?

Share a photo in the comments and help us celebrate the incredible plants that keep our ecosystems thriving!

💚 Small Charity Week | 22–29 June 💚

At NeuroDiverse Community, we may be small in size, but we are big in heart, big in purpose, and big in impact.

As a small charitable organisation, every session we run, every family we support, every child or young person we help feel seen, and every safe space we create matters. We work hard every day to make a real difference for neurodivergent children, young people, adults, families, carers, and Armed Forces communities.

Small organisations like ours often do so much with limited resources, but what we lack in size, we make up for with passion, lived experience, commitment, and community spirit.

From SEND support and family guidance, to inclusive group sessions, wellbeing activities, youth support, Eco Forces, Armed Forces family support, and advocacy — NDC is here to make sure people feel understood, included, and supported.

This Small Charity Week, we are proud to celebrate the power of small organisations creating real, meaningful, lasting change.

We are small in size, but big in impact. 💚

Small Charity Week graphic with a green and white torn-paper style background. The Small Charity Week logo appears at the top with the dates “22–29 June.” Large purple and green text reads: “We’re small in size but big in impact.”
Promotional graphic for the RFS Foreign & Commonwealth Programme. The image shows four women smiling together, alongside the RFS logo. Text explains that the programme supports spouses and partners of serving Foreign and Commonwealth personnel to overcome barriers to employment and education in the UK. It says “open for applications now” and includes the Army Benevolent Fund and Army Central Fund logos.
New RFS opportunities this July for military spouses and partners, including an upcoming Serco careers webinar, free career coaching sessions and more.
RFS provides free support for military families, helping you to access employment and wellbeing support.
To register your interest, sign in to the RFS Portal:
Or email: info@recruitforspouses.co.uk
🌞 Group Sessions & Hot Weather – Catterick and Windsor 🌞
Due to the current high temperatures across the UK, we will be closely monitoring the weather and reviewing whether group sessions can safely go ahead.
We are also mindful that some children may already be dysregulated after school due to the heat, and further activities may not always be helpful.
We will keep families updated and let you know of any changes as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding. 💓
BBC News – UK weather: Rare red extreme heat warning issued as temperatures could rise to 40C – BBC News
A person wearing sunglasses walks outdoors in bright sunshine while holding a yellow umbrella for shade. People are visible in the background, and a BBC News logo appears in the corner of the image.
Graphic celebrating Armed Forces Week with Union Jack flags, an illustrated guard in ceremonial uniform, and a hand waving a small Union Jack. Text reads: “We’re celebrating Armed Forces Week”, “Reserves Day 24 June 2026” and “Armed Forces Day 27 June 2026”. NeuroDiverse Community CIC Forces Hub and Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award logos are displayed at the bottom.
💂🇬🇧 NeuroDiverse Community CIC is proud to celebrate Armed Forces Week! 🇬🇧🪖
This week we recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of our Armed Forces community — those currently serving, our Reservists, our Veterans, our Cadets, and the families who stand beside them.
On Reserves Day, 24 June 2026, we proudly honour the dedication of Reservists who balance civilian life with military service, giving their time, skills and commitment to protect and support our country.
On Armed Forces Day, 27 June 2026, we come together to show our gratitude to everyone who serves or has served. Their courage, sacrifice, resilience and commitment should never be underestimated.
At NeuroDiverse Community CIC, we are incredibly proud to support Armed Forces families through our Forces Hub, creating inclusive, understanding and empowering spaces for neurodivergent children, young people, adults, serving personnel, Reservists, Veterans, Cadets and their families.
To every member of the Armed Forces community — thank you. We see you, we value you, and we are proud to stand alongside you. ❤️🤍💙

💙 Happy Father’s Day from NeuroDiverse Community 💙

Today, we celebrate all the amazing dads, stepdads, grandads, foster dads, father figures, male carers, and every parent carer who shows up with love, patience, strength and dedication.

Parenting and caring is not always easy, especially when supporting a neurodivergent child, young person or loved one. The hard work often happens quietly, behind the scenes — through the calm reassurance, the advocacy, the routines, the comfort, the late nights, the appointments, the encouragement, and the unconditional love.

At NeuroDiverse Community, we see you.
We appreciate you.
And today, we thank you.

To every dad and parent carer in our community: you are their safe place, their biggest cheerleader and their everyday hero.

Thank you for everything you do — today and every day. 💜

Colourful NeuroDiverse Community graphic wishing “Happy Father’s Day & Parent Carer Day.” The design includes the NDC logo, rainbow-style watercolour backgrounds, hearts, and an illustration of two adults holding hands with a child. The message celebrates dads, stepdads, grandparents, single mums, foster carers and anyone who shows up with love, patience and dedication. It recognises the strength and resilience involved in parenting and caring, especially when supporting a neurodivergent child or loved one. The graphic includes supportive messages such as “You are their safe place,” “You are doing an incredible job,” “You are not alone,” and “Thank you for everything you do.”
Colourful NeuroDiverse Community infographic with a rainbow, clouds, hearts and the NDC brain logo. The poster reads “Different locations. Different realities. Same mission. Same commitment. Stronger together.” It explains that NDC’s Windsor and Catterick services offer different activities, projects and venues. The Windsor section is titled “Opportunities to grow” and says Windsor has been given access to an Armed Forces building for sessions and an allotment space, helping bring Eco Forces to life and supporting outdoor learning, wellbeing, environmental awareness and community connection. The Catterick section is titled “Facing real challenges” and explains that Catterick relies heavily on hiring community venues, with high rental costs limiting the ability to sustain and expand support for families. The poster says NDC is exploring partnerships, commissioning and funding opportunities to continue supporting neurodivergent children, young people, adults and Armed Forces families. It welcomes conversations with partners, sponsorship opportunities and donations. Contact email shown: info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk. Bottom text reads: “Supporting neurodivergent lives. Building inclusive communities.”
A Little Insight Into Why Our Locations Look Different 📢
You may have noticed that NeuroDiverse Community CIC’s Windsor and Catterick services offer different activities, projects, and venues.
 
In Windsor, we have been incredibly fortunate to be provided with access to an Armed Forces building for our sessions, alongside an allotment space. This has allowed us to develop exciting projects such as Eco Forces, creating opportunities for outdoor learning, wellbeing, environmental awareness, and community connection.
 
In Catterick, things look very different. We rely heavily on hiring community venues to deliver our support, activities, and groups. Whilst we are extremely grateful to the organisations that provide these spaces, venue hire comes at a significant cost.
 
Rising rental fees continue to place pressure on our ability to sustain and expand services for the families who rely on us.
 
As demand for support continues to grow, we are actively exploring partnerships, commissioning opportunities, sponsorship, and funding solutions that will help secure the future of our work and allow us to continue supporting neurodivergent children, young people, adults, and Armed Forces families.
 
💙 We welcome conversations with potential partners. 💙 Sponsorship opportunities are available. 💙 Donations are always appreciated and make a direct difference to the families we support.
 
If you have any questions, ideas, or would like to discuss supporting our work,
Please contact us at:
info@neurodiverse-community.co.uk
 
Thank you for continuing to support NeuroDiverse Community CIC and helping us create inclusive spaces where everyone belongs.
Markers, ideas, and plenty of teamwork! 🌱☀️
Today at our NDC Windsor Eco Forces allotments, the children had the opportunity to explore both of our plots and let their imaginations run wild. They spent time drawing their ideas for how they would like the plots to look and deciding what fruits, vegetables, flowers and sensory features they would love to grow in the future. 🥕🌻🍓
After all that planning, everyone got stuck in helping to rake up the dry grass, showing fantastic teamwork and proving that many hands really do make light work! 💚
A special thank you to Megan, who brought along a bird’s nest she had found. The children were fascinated and enjoyed carefully observing the amazing craftsmanship of nature and talking about how birds build their homes. 🪺🐦
It was wonderful to see so much curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm for the environment. We can’t wait to watch our allotments grow and develop with the children’s ideas at the heart of them. 🌿
Three children sit on grass outdoors, drawing and writing on large sheets of white paper with coloured markers. Pens are scattered around them, and the activity appears to be a creative outdoor group session.
🐝 NDC Windsor Forces YouthAbility 🐜🦗✨
Tonight’s YouthAbility session was full of creativity, curiosity and lots of laughter!
Our Young Leader, Isla-Honey, became a mini nature explorer as she found and carefully observed ants and a grasshopper, taking time to look closely, ask questions and notice the tiny wildlife around us. Moments like these are brilliant for building curiosity, patience and respect for the natural world.
We also got hands-on with different types of slime, exploring textures, stretchiness, colours and sensory play. There was plenty of experimenting, squishing, pulling and testing — exactly the kind of messy fun we love!
The highlight of the evening was our Food-Themed Dress Up Competition 🍕🍓🍔 with some fantastic imagination and confidence from everyone who took part.
A huge well done to Anneka too, who made an amazing bee light using a glass jar, a light-up ball, ribbon, laminated paper, tissue paper, pipe cleaners, paint and stickers. It looked absolutely brilliant and was such a lovely way to combine recycling, creativity and our love of nature. 🐝💛
YouthAbility is all about giving our young people a safe, welcoming space to be themselves, try new things, build friendships and have fun.