Autistic adults supported by Prior's Court and Autism at Kingwood, both founded by Dame Stephanie Shirley, have strode out together on a joint fundraising event symbolising the start of exploring the organisations working more closely together. Read more
Jamie, who has a passion for the performing arts has been supported to access his first-ever theatre show in the community, giving his parents hope they can see a musical together as a family in the future. Read more
A fundraising appeal to build the UK’s first bespoke performing arts centre specifically for autistic people with complex needs has soared past a key fundraising milestone. Read more
One man, one 0.6km loop, a tricycle built for two, 24 hours – an epic fundraising challenge has been completed by a Prior’s Court staff member. Read more
A generous fundraiser is putting her best foot forward and running a 10k race in aid of Prior's Court after seeing the amazing work we do. Read more
Prior's Court is immensely saddened to hear of the passing of Michael Todhunter MBE, DL. Read more
The compassion, dedication and expertise of the Prior’s Court staffing teams has been celebrated at the second staging of a staff awards evening. Read more
Prior's Court has opened the doors of our bakery to deaf students from Mary Hare School to support their learning. Read more
Mark Bailey, our Director of Operations, will be cycling for 24 hours from 4pm on Wednesday, 6 March to fundraise for our performing arts centre appeal which will empower young people with complex autism to access the transformational power of the arts. Read more
Prior's Court's quarterly Newsletter for Winter 2023 Read more
Work has begun on a one-of-its-kind arts centre at Prior's Court to empower autistic young people with complex needs to access the transformational power of the performing arts. Read more
Older sibling of Prior's Court young person has gone above and beyond with his fundraising efforts, being boosted even more by a Newbury-based business’s effort to help young people with complex autism. Read more
A Newbury Building Society branch has continued supporting young people with complex autism with its fantastic fundraising efforts in 2023. Read more
Prior's Court is gearing up to win another award when we come up against formidable competition in the Smiley Charity Film Awards with a film about our incredible founder being entered. Read more
Light up the Prior’s Court Christmas trees and bring light to the Let Me Shine Performing Arts Centre too, with a donation to help transform the lives of young people with complex autism. Read more
Our quarterly newsletter for Autumn 2023 Read more
Prior’s Court has been celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2023 with staff across site learning more about occupation. Read more
Young people at Prior’s Court are now accessing a rejigged set of vocational skills learning to equip them with the knowledge and experience they need in the world of work. Read more
After an initial internal launch, Prior's Court staff have delivered our first 3-Day Structured Teaching course since the pandemic. The course, based on the TEACCH Model, will enable our trainees to share and implement crucial knowledge which will help deliver the best possible education for young people with autism and complex needs. Read more
Prior’s Court is working with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to grow flowers to be used at the latter’s cemeteries and memorials. Read more
Two Prior's Court young people have been empowered to access a barber shop - one for the first time in seven years and the other for the first time in 12 years. Read more
Young people at Prior’s Court are now gaining the physical benefits of rebound therapy – while also receiving recognition for their growing skill sets. Read more
Global leader in cleaning technology, Kärcher UK, has donated a huge £30,000 worth of equipment to Prior’ Court after seeing the amazing work we do here to support young people with complex autism. Read more
A Prior’s Court young person has enjoyed his first-ever theatre visit, showing the transformational power of the performing arts. Read more
Young people at Prior’s Court are supporting the learning of their peers across different Areas of Learning and getting creative at the same time. Read more
Prior's Court Autism Practitioner will be completing a 160ft bungee jump over the water at the Lloyds Amphitheatre located in Bristol’s Harbourside on Sunday, 22 October. Read more
Father of Prior's Court young adult running the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London on Sunday, 8th October in aid of our Performing Arts Centre appeal. Read more
Our Founding Patron, the inspirational Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, celebrated her 90th birthday and Prior's Court marked the occasion by releasing a new film about her life, her impact on the autism sector and more. Read more