We have some very exciting news!

We’re absolutely delighted to share that SAPS has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund!

This funding means we can now move forward with our plans to provide a range of groups, activities and support for the people and families we work with, as well as our wider community.

We’ll be starting with two groups that we’ve already been developing:

Our Neurodivergent Group – following the successful pilot we ran earlier this year.

Our Crafty, Brew & Banter Group – bringing people together for a cuppa, a chat, creativity and community.

The project will also include support groups, walking and talking therapies, advocacy and more, with further groups and activities in the pipeline.

The project officially starts 1st November 2026, so keep an eye on our Facebook page for upcoming dates, times and further information about what's happening.

We’re incredibly excited about what this funding will allow SAPS to offer and the opportunities it will create for people to connect, be heard, feel supported and feel part of their community.

A huge thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and everyone who plays the National Lottery for helping make this possible.

Pilot Daytime and Evening Groups

We recently ran a series of pilot groups to help us understand how these sessions can best support our service users and the wider community.

Throughout the pilot period, we will gather valuable feedback about people’s needs, interests and experiences, helping us to shape future groups and services.

Neurodiversity Groups

These groups were open to anyone who is neurodivergent, exploring the possibility that they may be neurodivergent, or looking to gain a better understanding of neurodiversity in order to support a friend or family member

Service User & Community Craft Group

This group was open to our service users and the wiser community to provide an opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and help shape future support through your feedback.

Feedback we received from the three pilot groups showed us just how valuable these groups are, both to our service users and the wider community.

Our hope and determination is to eventually secure funding to get these groups, and more, off the ground, so we can run them on a permanent basis - offering continued support to those who attended and many more in the future.