The 250th new starter began their time at Prior’s Court on Monday – just 11 days before the 25th anniversary of the day we opened our doors to the very first young people we supported. Read more
Our first-ever art auction has now gone virtual in a bid to raise further funds for the UK's first bespoke performing arts space built for the needs of autistic young people with complex needs. Read more
One of Ed Sheeran’s biggest fans has been empowered to see a tribute act of his musical favourite alongside his family, who said "Being able to experience these things as a family really is so special and something we never thought would be possible a few years ago." Read more
Four incredible members of Team Prior’s Court have completed Race to the Stones in aid of the autistic young people with complex needs they support day in day out. Read more
Prior's Court's quarterly newsletter for summer 2024 Read more
On Saturday, 28 September, past and present members of #TeamPriorsCourt will be taking on the Inflatable Experience at Newbury Racecourse. Read more
Young bakers at Prior’s Court will soon be learning new techniques imported from one of Europe’s finest culinary schools, via our own on-site baker after he attended week-long course. Read more
Prior’s Court has joined an umbrella organisation that brings together a number of specialist not-for-profit organisations that work with autistic people. Read more
A celebration of the inclusivity of art has provided autistic young people at Prior's Court with the opportunity to experience exhibiting their work at an art auction - and generated more than £1,700 for our Performing Arts Centre appeal in the process. Read more
A group of 14 young people from Prior's Court completed a 5k challenge and explored music, performance and more at "festival of inclusivity" Parallel Windsor. Read more
Sporting challenge targets and fundraising goals alike were smashed by the young people we support in a week of challenges ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics later this summer. Read more
Shaun, who lives in our Young Adult Provision, went on a short-haul flight from London Heathrow to Manchester at the beginning of June for a short holiday. But the preparations have been months in the making to support Shaun to have the best possible experience. Read more
A new short film has been released exploring the work of Prior's Court, our staff members, the autistic young people at Prior's Court and their families, featuring AJ and Curtis Pritchard. Read more
Prior's Court and New College Swindon have joined forces to provide Health and Social Care students the opportunity to further their knowledge, learn more about autism and explore a career in the autism sector. Read more
Two of Prior's Court's senior leaders and Founding Patron, Dame Stephanie Shirley, gave a presentation at the 2024 Autism Show London about the history of Prior's Court, our current work and the future of both our organisation and the sector. Read more
Reading Phoenix Choir put on a full-length concert at the picturesque St John's Church in Newbury in aid of our Performing Arts Centre fundraising appeal, which will support autistic young people with complex needs to access the transformational power of the performing arts. Read more
Three staff members who have collectively worked at Prior’s Court for more than 20 years, directly supporting autistic young people with complex needs we help, will be taking on Race to the Stones. Read more
A leap of faith awaits a daring fundraiser who has worked with Prior's Court for a number of years through her role at a Swindon college. Karen Beecroft will be completing a bungee jump in London in aid of our Fun and Recreation appeal. Read more
Chris Sturm, who has worked at Prior's Court for 16 years, will be taking on the 100km Race to the Stones challenge on Saturday, 13 July and Sunday, 14 July in support of our Performing Arts Centre appeal. Read more
Prior's Court's quarterly Newsletter for Spring 2024 Read more
Connecting and learning about autism and complex needs was the order of the day at the second staging of a unique kind of networking event. Read more
The knowledge, care and compassion of our staff members within one of our Young Adult Provision homes has been hailed in a new Care Quality Commission report. Read more
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