Our new partnership with Ambitious About Autism

Action for Inclusion is one of many organisations which is offering its support to the Finished at School campaign (www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/finishedatschool), which aims to secure more and better educational options for all young people with autism (and all disabilities) aged 16 – 25.

There are examples of good practice in colleges across the SE. Can you let us know of any in your area which we could ask for a case study, which could be put on the Ambitious about Autism website?

Funding available to organisations supporting young people and disabled people

The Hedley Foundation supports young people, the disabled and the terminally ill. Funding is available for registered charities only and the Foundation do not give grants to individuals, nor do not support large or national appeals.

What is this funding for?
The main objective of the Trustees' grant-making is to assist and encourage development and change. It follows that most grants will be of capital or one-off nature, but the Trustees sometimes agree to help fund the introduction of new and innovative projects with a series of up to 3 annual grants.

Funding for filming

The Speak Up Fund is run by the Community Film Unit to partially fund films for organisations and groups that are dedicated to their local communities. The Fund aspires to make high-quality film available to organisations who have either not considered it before, never had access to professional training, or been unable to justify the costs of producing their own film resources. The Speak Up Film Fund is now accepting applications for funding towards film-based projects across England in 2012.

Latest YPLA e-bulletin available

To download the latest YPLA e-bulletin (December 7th) please click here.

Call for Adult Learners’ Week Awards nominations

Do you know someone who has taken part in some learning during 2011, and done really well? Has someone you know turned their life around or helped others through learning? Would you like to see them recognised and celebrated for their achievements?

Then why not nominate them for an Adult Learners’ Week Award?