A community charity supporting children with autism and ADHD has received a significant funding boost thanks to local Freemasons. Lancashire TAAG has been awarded a grant of £8,300 from the West Lancashire Masonic Charitable Foundation to help expand its work providing safe, engaging spaces for young people with additional needs.
Representatives from the Freemasons visited the charity to see at first-hand how the funding will make a difference. Among those present were; Jonathan Heaton, Assistant Provincial Grand Master for the Province of West Lancashire, and David Bishop, Group Chairman for the Chorley and Leyland Group.
The grant will support Lancashire TAAG’s ongoing mission to provide a fun and secure environment where children and young people with autism, ADHD and related conditions can build confidence, develop social skills and better manage behaviours that may challenge them in everyday life.
Ryan O’Shea, a representative from the charity, expressed that the funding would significantly benefit families who depend on their services. This vital support could truly make a difference in their lives. Through structured activities and supportive supervision, Lancashire TAAG aims to help young people feel understood and included while giving parents and carers valuable respite. For more information about Lancashire TAAG, click here.
The donation forms part of wider charitable giving by West Lancashire Freemasons, which continues to support grassroots organisations making a difference across the region. Local supporters say the grant will help ensure more children can access the specialist support and positive social opportunities they need to thrive.
Jonathan Heaton, said: “We’re delighted that West Lancashire Freemasons can support the outstanding work of Lancashire TAAG. The charity provides a truly valuable service, creating a safe, welcoming environment where children with autism, ADHD and related conditions can grow in confidence and feel understood. Supporting grassroots organisations that make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families is at the very heart of what we do in West Lancashire. We’re proud to play a small part in helping TAAG continue its important work.”