National Gardening Week

Springtime sparks a surge in gardening nationwide, with even the smallest balcony or window ledge being transformed into a riot of colour. National Gardening Week celebrates this passion, with a range of interactive gardening activities available across the country. In this article we are embracing our green fingers and exploring how those with learning disabilities […]

Preparing for Christmas

Whilst most families are excitedly anticipating Christmas, when you have a child with a learning disability or autism, preparing for Christmas can take more consideration and planning. What many view as enjoyable markers of the season – such bright lights, crowds, noise, visitors, celebrations and disruption to routine – when viewed from the eyes of […]

Fulfilled Days

We came across an article on the USA Today website which highlights a work incentive set up in California, USA by parents for their adult children with Autism. These parents have got together and set up various social enterprises to employ their children by creating bespoke jobs which play to their own personal strenghts, i.e. […]

Thank You to The Rock Foundation

Well done to our lads from The Old Vicarage for producing such a fantastic chair and a big thank you to The Rock Foundation in Grimsby for all their support.  This is a fantastic organisation that (in their own words): “Through a wide variety of practical workshops and supported work placements we aim to help […]

Riding High

Riding is one of the many activities Laura enjoys and does regularly.  Our photographer popped along to a recent session to capture the ladies in action as they are put through their paces.  A big thank you to those who continue to support Laura and everyone else at HFHC who use these local facilities.