Roxi Foundation's year of awareness and support for neurodivergent families in Swindon

Swindon-based Community Interest Company The Roxi Foundation has announced a programme of fundraising and awareness-raising events.

Last year's efforts raised over £6,000, enabling the foundation to pay for private autism and ADHD assessments for three local young people.
The Roxi Foundation is dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by autism and ADHD, empowering them through community events, advocacy and grants for private assessments.
The organisation aims to raise even more this year to help more young people and continue to bring together the local neurodivergent community and their families.
Three major events have been announced for this year, along with many smaller ones, and details of all can be found at the foundation's Facebook presence.
The first of its main events will be a sensory movie showing at Grange Community Centre on Saturday 8 March from 2-4pm.

A spokesperson said: "A unique sensory movie showing, using a silent disco format! Perfect for neurodivergent young people! This event will feature natural lighting, freedom to roam the room without judgement, a separate sensory room and wireless headsets to allow you to individually control your volume, with the freedom to talk without the worry of disturbing others. 
"Perfect for neurodivergent young people and their families. Tickets are available on Eventbrite."
On Saturday 12 July there will be a sensory silent disco at Meca Swindon from 2-5pm.
The spokesperson said: "A unique Sensory Silent Disco designed especially for neurodivergent families!  This inclusive event offers a fun, judgment-free space where everyone can enjoy music their way. 
"Each guest will receive wireless headphones to control their own volume and choose from multiple music channels, creating a personalised experience for all sensory needs. You can expect: quiet chill-out zone for breaks, adjustable headphone volume for comfort, family-friendly playlists with multiple channels, safe and supportive environment."
Meca will also be the venue for a Britpop Era silent disco on the same day from 8-11pm, and the spokesperson added: "This event is a major fundraising event for us for this year and is for everyone! 
"Slip on your wireless headphones and party to the anthems that defined a generation. Expect iconic hits from Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Suede, and more as we bring back the golden era of British music! 
"Three channels of epic Britpop bangers, wireless headphones with adjustable volume, live DJs spinning the best of 90s UK indie & rock, Britpop dress code encouraged – bucket hats, parkas, and all!"