We support and empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance regionally and nationwide.
Initially launched as a community initiative for autistic children and young people, the charity has evolved significantly, and now also provides support for adults. Daisy Chain day centre is based on a 5.5-acre site offering state-of-the-art facilities and therapeutic animal therapy and also provides community outreach services across the North East region.
We have continually evolved in line with beneficiary need. Annually, we offer a variety of specialist provisions to over 8,000 families and neurodiverse individuals inclusive of social clubs, respite care, wellbeing, independent living skills, employability and animal therapy.
Who we help
Our services support autistic and neurodivergent young people, adults and their families.
How you access our service
Our wide variety of services have a range of accessibility options, with some available face to face, telephone and email.
- Clubs and Activities: on our Day Centre in Stockton and out in the community, inclusive of performing arts, animal therapy and family activity days.
https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/after-school-and-weekend-clubs/
- Family Support: in Tees Valley, Sunderland and Gateshead
https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/family-support-service/
https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/family-support-service-sunderland/
https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/gateshead-autism-hubs/
- Autism Central: across North East and Yorkshire
https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/autism-central/
- Benefits and Welfare Support
https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/benefits-advice
- Digital Life Skills
https://www.daisychainproject.co.uk/digital-life-skills/
Charges for our service
Our services vary in price - some are free to access and some have a charge. All information can be found via our website.
Access To Interpreters
We aim to ensure that our services are accessible to everyone. Please contact us about your access needs.
Disabled Access
The main building has a lift, and venues in the community are assessed to ensure they meet the needs of the people who attend.
Organisational Information
Daisy Chain has a charitable status and a Company Limited by Guarantee.
Company number: 4763989
Registered Charity Number: 1109792
Who we are regulated by
The service is regulated by the Charity Commission.
Complaints Procedure
Full details about Daisy Chain's complaints procedure can be found here.