The Inclusionists

29/05/2026

One week ago today, we officially launched The Inclusionists 🩷

What a special day it was!

Seeing so many families, professionals, supporters, partners and community members come together to celebrate inclusion, creativity and opportunity meant so much to us.

Thank you to everyone who came along, supported us, shared our story and helped make our launch so memorable. This is only the beginning, and we’re so excited for everything still to come.

Here are just a few moments from the day...

19/05/2026

Our launch event is this Friday! 💛

Here’s a little preview of what to expect throughout the day:

🟪 11:00 AM — Doors Open
Explore our activity stations, meet our staff, volunteers, and group members, and experience what it's like to be part of The Inclusionists.

🟦 11:30 AM–11:50 AM — Welcome Presentation
Join us for a short introduction to The Inclusionists - who we are, why we exist, and our vision for creating a more inclusive future for neurodiverse people across the North East and beyond.

🟩 11:50 AM–12:15 PM — Live Performances
Enjoy live performances from some of our incredible Future Collaborations groups and artists, including Corey and Garage Above.

🟨 12:15 PM–3:00 PM — Networking & Activity Time
Get involved in fun, interactive activities from across our initiatives! From cupcake decorating with Sea Change CIC and a Mario Kart competition with Youth Hub, to designing your own outfit with WEAR Sunderland - there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Drop in anytime or stay for the whole day, everyone is welcome!

📍 Hedworth Hall, South Shields
📅 Friday 22nd May
🕚 11am–3pm

Click here to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-inclusionists-our-official-launch-event-tickets-1988407479297?aff=oddtdtcreator

18/05/2026

📣 One week to go!

In just one week, we officially launch The Inclusionists 💛

A new North East charity powered by neurodiversity, bringing together the work of AutismAble, Sea Change, Youth Hub, Future Collaborations and WEAR.

We’re creating a movement focused on inclusion, opportunity and changing the way the world sees neurodiversity.

Join us on Friday 22nd May at Hedworth Hall, South Shields, for a relaxed and welcoming launch event filled with creativity, music, activities, games and community.

Whether you’re a family member, professional, supporter or simply curious to learn more, everyone is welcome!

📍 Hedworth Hall, South Shields
📅 Friday 22nd May
🕚 11am–3pm

Come and celebrate the beginning of something special with us.

Register here:
https://the-inclusionist-launch-event.eventbrite.com

18/05/2026

📣 4 days to go until The Inclusionists launch event!

Throughout this week, we’ll be giving you a little preview of some of the activities and experiences you can expect at our launch event on Friday 💛

First up is ’s “Design Your Own Support World” activity.

A creative space to explore what inclusion, confidence, independence and support looks like to you - because we believe every neurodiverse person deserves environments where they feel safe, understood and empowered to thrive.

This is just one of the many interactive activities taking place throughout the day as we officially launch The Inclusionists - our new North East charity powered by neurodiversity.

📍 Hedworth Hall, South Shields
📅 Friday 22nd May
🕚 11am–3pm

Come and celebrate with us and see what being an Inclusionist is all about!

Click here to register: https://the-inclusionist-launch-event.eventbrite.com

18/05/2026

📰 We're on the front cover of today's Shields Gazette!

The countdown to our launch event has officially begun - there's just five days to go! Haven't signed up yet? It's not too late! Click here: https://the-inclusionist-launch-event.eventbrite.com

14/05/2026

We’re so excited to share our very first piece of media coverage as The Inclusionists 💛

A huge thank you to the Shields Gazette for helping us share our story and our mission to change the way the world sees neurodiversity.

This is just the beginning for The Inclusionists, and it’s not too late to come and celebrate our official launch with us!

📍 Hedworth Hall, South Shields
📅 Friday 22nd May
🕚 11am–3pm

Register here: https://the-inclusionist-launch-event.eventbrite.com

Our new charity is championing neurodiversity and inclusive opportunities

Full story 👇

08/05/2026

We’re delighted to share these incredible outcomes from our latest Employability Programme 💛

The hard work, commitment and growth shown by each of our 8 trainees has paid off - and they’re now progressing onto amazing opportunities! 👏

This is exactly why we do what we do.

If you’d like to find out more about our future employability opportunities, please email [email protected]

A huge thank you to Sea Change CIC and The National Lottery Community Fund for helping make this possible and supporting our mission to change the way the world sees neurodiversity.

05/05/2026

Get to know us ➡️

We’ve been blown away by the amazing response to our launch event, and we just want to say a huge thank you for all your kind messages and comments 💜

If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-inclusionist-our-official-launch-event-tickets-1988407479297

📅 Friday 22nd May
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Hedworth Hall, South Shields

Whether you’re a professional, family member, someone seeking support, or part of the wider community – everyone is welcome!

29/04/2026

📣 You’re invited!

Come and celebrate the launch of The Inclusionists – a brand-new North East charity powered by neurodiversity 💙

Meet our team, discover what we do, and get involved in a range of fun activities:

📅 Friday 22nd May
⏰ 11am – 3pm
📍 Hedworth Hall, South Shields

Drop in anytime or stay for the whole day!

What to expect:
🔴 Meet The Inclusionists and hear about our vision
🧁 Cupcake decorating with Sea Change
🎮 Mario Kart competition with Youth Hub
🛍️ WEAR pop-up shop activity
🎶 Future Collaborations music workshop & live performances
🚌 Travel Training fun with our Motability Group
🧩 Sensory corner
…& more!

Whether you’re a professional, family member, someone looking for support, or part of the community – everyone is welcome!

🎟️ This is a free event, but we kindly ask you to register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-inclusionist-our-official-launch-event-tickets-1988407479297?aff=oddtdtcreator

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About us:
The Inclusionists are a North East charity powered by neurodiversity, passionate about improving lives and inspiring change.

We help exceptional people aged 13+ to thrive independently at home, into work, and in their local community.

We do this by bringing together AutismAble, Youth Hub, Sea Change, Future Collaborations and WEAR.

10/02/2026

An exciting opportunity from AutismAble, the Youth Hub, and Sea Change CIC for young people aged 14-25! 🌟