Surbiton | Health & Wellbeing
Surbiton | Health & Wellbeing
Express CIC - Supporting autistic young people to express, connect and be themselves
All donations help provide support and services for autistic people and their families.
We are a user led not-for-profit organisation. Driven by our desire to build a better future for autistic people in our community, we created Express CIC in 2012. Express is now a much loved, valued service for the community providing information and support,the ‘go to’ place.
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We run a busy ‘mini hub’ in Tolworth providing:
Creative therapy
Counselling: parents/carers
Specialist Counselling: autistic people 16+
Drama Club
Production & Film Club
Connect Clubs
Information
Support
Events
Student Placements
Volunteer opportunities
Why the community needs us
Express is an outstanding role model for diversity. We aim to engage the wider community and promote understanding and social inclusion, reducing isolation for young people and their families.
'They are a valuable resource for the community, filling in the gaps of the underfunded mainstream services. They are changing families lives in the area and do brilliant work'
'Express CIC is an amazing grassroots organisation supporting autistic children and young people. They always go over and above to support their community.'
Our impact on the community
Parents & Carers tell us how much our support means.
'It means so much to know you're all there with patience and understanding - quite simply - you get it!'
Our therapy groups provide young people with a safe space to express themselves, focussing on their wellbeing and mental health.
'We have noticed that S is so much more able to express how he is feeling, or how we are making him feel.'
‘I noticed my daughter gradually began to embrace her autistic identity and grow in confidence.'
The next step is to set up a thriving community hub where autistic people will be able to gain valuable life skills.