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Rose named after TV star Gregg Wallace’s son launched to support autistic children and young people
Fundraising
3 November 2023
A new rose named after four-year-old Sid Wallace, the autistic son of television presenter Gregg Wallace, is set to increase autism acceptance and raise vital funds to support autistic children and young people across the nation.
Ambitious about Autism raises over £200,000 in 36-hour fundraising challenge
Fundraising
11 May 2021
we have raised over £200,000 during a 36-hour online fundraising challenge to support autistic children and young people disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Find out more.
New 'upside down’ online story for families affected by Coronavirus
Fundraising
27 May 2020
Ambitious about Autism creates ‘upside down’ online story for families affected by Coronavirus
Rapha hits £1 million fundraising milestone for Ambitious about Autism
Events
17 October 2017
An annual cycling challenge launched by global cycling brand Rapha to support children and young people with autism has reached an incredible £1 million fundraising milestone.
Ambitious about Autism and TalkTalk partnership wins Business Charity Award
Fundraising
23 May 2019
The long-standing partnership between TalkTalk and Ambitious about Autism – which has raised millions of pounds for children and young people with autism – has been recognised in this year’s Business Sector Charity Awards.
Riders cross the finish line of gruelling 220-mile London to Manchester challenge
Events
2 September 2019
Heroic riders finished an epic overnight cycle challenge on Sunday (September 1), raising thousands of pounds for autistic children and young people.
TalkTalk raises £420,000 for Ambitious about Autism helping thousands of autistic young people into work
Events
6 December 2019
Ambitious about Autism launches Employ Autism, a nationwide employability programme aiming to get 10,000 young autistic people ready for work by 2022, thanks to funding from TalkTalk.
Other news
95% of parents prevailing over local authorities at special educational needs tribunals
Special Educational Needs
Saturday 26 October 2019
MPs and Peers back Ambitious about Autism’s call for action to tackle illegal school exclusions
Friday 15 December 2017
Autistic children to access technological support
Thursday 16 July 2020
Our response to the Government’s SEND Review proposals
Special Educational Needs
Tuesday 29 March 2022
St. John’s College in Brighton joins national charity Ambitious about Autism
Special Educational Needs
Friday 01 September 2023