You don’t have to do this alone. Here are trusted UK organisations, autistic-led communities and local groups — for autistic children, adults, and the families around them.
NAS Branch Finder — the National Autistic Society lists 60+ volunteer-led branches across the UK. Search “National Autistic Society branch finder”.
Autism Services Directory — a broader search for local and national support, day centres and social activities. Search “Autism Services Directory”.
Your council’s Local Offer — every local council in England must publish one: a directory of funded autism groups, sports clubs, short breaks and youth activities in your area. Search your council’s name plus “Local Offer”.
The UK’s largest autism charity — 60+ local branches with meet-ups and family activities, plus a 24/7 online community for peer support.
Peer-led education sessions, reflective groups and virtual meet-ups for families and carers across the UK.
A UK-wide, autistic-led charity supporting parents who are themselves autistic.
A UK-wide charity for families with disabled children — parent workshops, local support groups and a helpline.
Grants for lower-income families raising disabled or autistic children, plus community events.
A national Disabled People’s Organisation run by and for autistic people, focused on rights and advocacy.
Europe’s pioneering three-day autistic-run annual conference and community space.
Educational content and community connections centred on lived, autistic experience.
The UK’s national charity for autistic children and young people — online youth networks, local services and family peer-support groups. A great nationwide starting point.
Most NAS local branches run play sessions, holiday clubs and parent-carer support networks.
Specialised youth clubs, play schemes, short-break groups and mentoring across London and the West Midlands.
Based in Berkshire/Maidenhead — weekend clubs and school-holiday activities for ages 9–25, plus online groups.
Children’s activity clubs, sensory play, adult social groups and family hubs across the North East.
Community cafés and support groups across Greater London.
Services, youth groups and mentoring throughout London and the West Midlands.
Neurodiversity support, social groups and family hubs across the North East.