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This project successfully funded on 26th January 2026, you can still support them with a donation.
Adults with Autism and/or ADHD Midlands
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Aim
To fund a MeetUp subscription so Adults with Autism and/or ADHD in the Midlands can keep on meeting, sharing experiences and enjoying life.
The peer-led Meetup groups — 'Adults with Autism - West Midlands', 'Adults with Autism - East Midlands', and 'Adults with ADHD - West Midlands' — have been highly successful, offering safe spaces for socialising, sharing issues, having fun, and supporting one another.
Run by neuro-divergent volunteers, and supported by Resources for Autism, these groups utilise a shared Meetup.com subscription due for renewal soon. We aim to raise £1,000 to cover four years’ Meetup subscription costs and ensure their long-term future.
Your donation will be securely ring-fenced by Resources for Autism (Charity No. 1061253), a registered charity and company since 1997. It will cover subscription costs to ensure the groups' ongoing viability.
Loneliness and social connection challenges are significant for many neuro-divergent, especially autistic, individuals. A 2023 Swansea University study found that autistic people are four times more likely to experience loneliness than neurotypicals. These groups provide crucial support networks—both in-person and online— where differences will be understood, and friendships can flourish!
Here's a quote from one of our members:
"...I have been part of [the Adults with Autism - West Midlands group] for almost a year... Through it, I've made new friends, learnt practical things making my life easier, and found people who understand my experiences." Shiv, Birmingham
Thanks for your interest in our groups!
Here are links to the three groups:
Adults with Autism - West Midlands':
https://www.meetup.com/birmingham-autism-meetup/events/
'Adults with Autism - East Midlands':
https://www.meetup.com/adults-with-autism-east-midlands/
'Adults with ADHD - West Midlands':
https://www.meetup.com/adults-with-adhd-west-midlands/
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made