Home Start Orkney is to receive £72,342.05 from the Scottish Government’s  Autistic Adult Support Fund to development peer led support groups and resources.

The Autistic Adult Support Fund was launched in 2023 and supports third sector organisations to help autistic adults reach their full potential. In this round of funding £2.5million has been shared between 9 organisations in Scotland.

 The Scottish Government’s Mental Wellbeing Minister Tom Arthur said:

“I am pleased to announce the recipients of this funding to provide support to autistic adults and their families and carers.

“All successful projects will meaningfully involve autistic people in the development, design, and delivery of the support. Autistic adults will be helped to thrive – the projects will support them to access services and improve their general wellbeing so they can get involved in and truly feel part of their community.

“Our commitment to multi-year funding will ensure that funded projects have the security and space to develop and grow high quality support, making the most of the skills and experiences of autistic people they support.”

Click on this link to find out more about The Autistic Adult Support Fund