# Stronger Together for Autism and Neurodivergence SCIO

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC052228
- **Known as:** STAND
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** Jan. 6, 2023
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC052228


## Contact

- **Address:** 13 Tandberg Way, Haddington
- **Postcode:** EH41 3FZ
- **Website:** www.standuk.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of health&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation&#x27;,&#x27;the promotion of equality and diversity&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** STAND exists to make Scotland a place where neurodivergent children, their families and their carers thrive. Everything we do falls under one or more of our three key pillars: Inclusion, Support, and Empowerment.   Inclusion: All neurodivergent children should live in an inclusive and adaptable society and to have the same opportunities to learn, have fun and thrive as neurotypical children do.   Support: Families and carers of neurodivergent children should be supported in all aspects of their lives in order to provide an atmosphere, love and understanding for neurodivergent children.   Empowerment: Families and carers of neurodivergent children should understand their rights, know how to enforce them, and have the confidence and motivation to do so.  4 We achieve this through practical initiatives like Stay and Play sessions, Whatsapp support groups, workshops, and community partnerships, alongside national advocacy and evidence-sharing at the Scottish Parliament.

**Beneficiaries:** &#x27;People with disabilities or health problems&#x27;

**Objectives:** 4 The organisation&#x27;s purposes are: a) the advancement of education. b) the advancement of health. c) the advancement of community development. d) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. e) the advancement of human rights. f) the promotion of equality and diversity. and g) the relief of those in need by reason of their own or another person&#x27;s disability.





## Geography

- **Main operating location:** East Lothian
- **Geographical spread:** More than one local authority area in Scotland







