Local Charity Launches Inclusive Fundraising Event Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week
With Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16–20 March) fast approaching, Mirfield-based Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust is launching a new inclusive fundraising event to celebrate what makes every child unique — while raising vital funds for children’s mental health services.
The fundraiser, part of the charity’s new campaign “A Place That Gets Me,” invites schools, businesses and community groups to hold a non-uniform or themed day where participants wear something that reflects their personality, passions or interests.
The aim is to encourage conversations about individuality and inclusion, while supporting Northorpe Hall’s wellbeing and mental health services — particularly for neurodivergent young people.
Ideas include:
- Wearing a favourite colour
- A sports kit or team shirt
- A favourite book, film or character
- Or anything that expresses what makes someone unique
To help extend the campaign’s reach, Northorpe Hall is partnering with Operam Education Group, a UK-wide group of specialist education recruitment agencies, including local agency Provide Education. Operam will be supporting the initiative across its sites in the Midlands and the North.
Paula Ho, Regional Director at Operam Education Group, said:
“We’re thrilled to support Northorpe Hall in this inclusive fundraising campaign. Creating spaces where young people feel truly understood is something we care deeply about, and we’re proud to play a part in making that happen.”
Although the event is initially being run during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Northorpe Hall are keen to highlight that it can be run at any time of year, leaning once again into the idea of it being a fully inclusive activity.
A fundraising pack will be provided to all participants, including guidance, activity ideas and promotional materials. To register or find out more, visit: www.northorpe.com/aplacethatgetsme
About Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust
Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is a West Yorkshire-based charity supporting children, young people, and families for over 60 years. Services focus on wellbeing, mental health, and neurodiversity, including therapy, youth mentoring, peer and family activities, the Home Education Hub, parent and professional training, and pilot projects such as Me + My Normal, supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and additional needs.
Further Information: A Place That Gets Me
“A Place That Gets Me” is a fundraising campaign launched by Northorpe Hall Child + Family Trust to support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The campaign focuses on celebrating individuality and creating inclusive spaces where young people — particularly those who are neurodivergent — feel seen, understood and supported.
Through simple, community-led fundraising activities, the initiative aims to raise vital funds for Northorpe Hall’s services while also encouraging conversations about self-understanding, acceptance and belonging. The campaign can be run at any time of year and is designed to be accessible for schools, businesses and community groups.
About Operam Education Group
Operam Education Group is a UK-wide group of specialist education recruitment agencies, including Provide Education, supplying schools and multi-academy trusts with high-quality teaching, SEND and school support staff