The Toby Henderson Trust

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

We’ve been asked to share this with our followers in Newcastle. This sounds like a wonderful opportunity to find out what activities children may be able to access in that area.

15/06/2026

Grandparent Support Group 💻☕

Do you have a Grandchild who's diagnosed Autistic or you suspect could be?

Why not give our online Grandparents Support Group a try!

We offer a confidential space where you can meet other Grandparents who are in a similar journey to you. This group will empower you to discover ways that you can help yourself, your grandchild and the whole family. Our experienced staff members will be on hand to give you advice and support, but also provide a listening ear.

Our next online group is taking place this week on Wednesday 17th June via Zoom from 10am-11am.

There's still time to book your place if you would like to join us. You can do this by completing an online registration form: https://www.ttht.co.uk/event/grandparents-guide-to-autism-support-group-18/ or by calling us on 0300 365 3055 or emailing us at [email protected].

14/06/2026

At The Toby Henderson Trust, we offer private multi-disciplinary autism assessments for both children and adults.

We are incredibly grateful for the feedback we receive from individuals and families who have used this service. Hearing about their experiences helps us continue to provide a supportive, person-centred assessment pathway.

If you would like to learn more about our private child and adult autism assessments, including what the process involves, you can find further information on our website:

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14/06/2026

Closing date tomorrow…

FUNDRAISING FOR THE FUTURE

Join our team...We are hiring!

📣 We have a vacancy for a part-time Community & Events Fundraiser

Part time - based at Toby House - hours and remuneration to be agreed

Due to continued expansion, we are delighted to announce this newly created opportunity which will play a key role in contributing to future proofing development at The Toby Henderson Trust in terms of both revenue and profile.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a significant impact in connecting people to purpose in our community and events fundraising, through their creativity, collaboration and care, making a real contribution to continued growth across our wonderful organisation.

This role will be focused on increasing and driving charitable income by organizing events and fundraising activities, building volunteer networks (with both individuals and businesses) and arranging sponsored challenges, or any new fundraising initiatives as agreed with our CEO, Lesley Henderson

We appreciate that many who have chosen to support us so far have felt compelled to do so because our cause has touched them in some way. Offering and expressing our gratitude to those supporters (both old and new) will also play a major part in this role. We believe that building a deep connection is paramount.

Duties will include:

Taking the lead on organizing our annual Spectrum Charity Ball (supported by Team Toby colleagues)

Taking the lead on our Great North Run entries (including entries in the Mini and Junior GNR)

Devising and managing new fundraising events and community initiatives

Developing connections and partnerships within the business community across the region

Exploring new sponsorship opportunities

Being at the forefront of combining fundraising tradition with the impact of today’s social media and technology

We’re a people-focused charity, built on the ethos of providing understanding, empathy and guidance. We extend this same ethos to our work colleagues and we look to employ people who embody these skills and behaviours and model them for other colleagues. We encourage empathy, strong communication, teamwork and adaptability in everything we do.

For further information and to request a full Job Description and Person Specification, please contact Lesley Henderson, CEO, via email at [email protected].

❗️Applications close on Monday 15th June 2026 at 4pm.

Please visit our website:

Job vacancies available within the Toby Henderson Trust.

13/06/2026

Time to Talk sessions for Northumberland Families 🗣☕

Do you live in Northumberland and have a child with a diagnosis of autism? If so you might be interested in coming along to our monthly face-to-face support group called "Time to Talk" for parents/carers living in Northumberland at Toby House, Bedlington.

Our next group is on Wednesday 17th June at 10am-11.30am for parents/carers of children and young people of ALL ages.

If you’d like to join us please book on by emailing [email protected] or calling us on 0300 365 3055. Please be aware that these sessions are for parents & carers only and places need to be booked to attend.

Further information about this service can be found on our website https://www.ttht.co.uk/training-workshops-and-events/northumberland-pds-time-to-talk/.

We offer a post diagnostic service in Northumberland, make sure to take a look at our offer on our website: https://www.ttht.co.uk/northumberland-autism-post.../.

13/06/2026

Two Great North Run Places Available! 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

We have had two places become available for the 2026 Great North Run! Join Team Toby on Sunday 13th September and take on 13.1 miles while supporting Autistic children, young people and their families across the North East.

Our charity places are £49 each and include a TTHT running vest or T-shirt (if requested). In return, we ask participants to pledge to raise a minimum of £200 for The Toby Henderson Trust.

We expect these places to be snapped up quickly, so don't miss out!

To secure your place on Team Toby, please email [email protected] to register your interest.

12/06/2026

09/06/2026

We had a lovely chilled session with our Miss Mates and Mega Mates on Thursday night at Toby House. We absolutely love seeing friendships developing in their very own unique ways.

08/06/2026

FUNDRAISING FOR THE FUTURE

Join our team...We are hiring!

📣 We have a vacancy for a part-time Community & Events Fundraiser

Part time - based at Toby House - hours and remuneration to be agreed

Due to continued expansion, we are delighted to announce this newly created opportunity which will play a key role in contributing to future proofing development at The Toby Henderson Trust in terms of both revenue and profile.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a significant impact in connecting people to purpose in our community and events fundraising, through their creativity, collaboration and care, making a real contribution to continued growth across our wonderful organisation.

This role will be focused on increasing and driving charitable income by organizing events and fundraising activities, building volunteer networks (with both individuals and businesses) and arranging sponsored challenges, or any new fundraising initiatives as agreed with our CEO, Lesley Henderson

We appreciate that many who have chosen to support us so far have felt compelled to do so because our cause has touched them in some way. Offering and expressing our gratitude to those supporters (both old and new) will also play a major part in this role. We believe that building a deep connection is paramount.

Duties will include:

Taking the lead on organizing our annual Spectrum Charity Ball (supported by Team Toby colleagues)

Taking the lead on our Great North Run entries (including entries in the Mini and Junior GNR)

Devising and managing new fundraising events and community initiatives

Developing connections and partnerships within the business community across the region

Exploring new sponsorship opportunities

Being at the forefront of combining fundraising tradition with the impact of today’s social media and technology

We’re a people-focused charity, built on the ethos of providing understanding, empathy and guidance. We extend this same ethos to our work colleagues and we look to employ people who embody these skills and behaviours and model them for other colleagues. We encourage empathy, strong communication, teamwork and adaptability in everything we do.

For further information and to request a full Job Description and Person Specification, please contact Lesley Henderson, CEO, via email at [email protected].

❗️Applications close on Monday 15th June 2026 at 4pm.

Please visit our website: https://www.ttht.co.uk/job-vacancies-2/