Autism group celebrates lottery windfall
Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource (AWARE) has been awarded £420,000 in National Lottery funding. The charity said it was “delighted” with the grant, which would enable the organisation to continue developing the help it offers – providing more activities for children and young people and extra support sessions for parents. AWARE was founded in 1999 by a group of parent carers of children with autism, who felt there was a lack of support available. They were backed by the Airedale Child Development Centre. Monthly meetings and a Friday-evening youth club were organised. ...
Source: keighleynews.co.uk