"Spark is both a community and a vehicle for change."
Your Community Awaits
Neurodiversity Spark is not just a membership; it is a transformative movement aimed at creating lasting change in our communities and beyond.
As a valued Spark member, you become an integral part of a vibrant and dynamic community that is built on shared experiences, passionate advocacy, and unwavering support for one another.
Together, we strive to empower each other and make a significant impact on the world around us.
What you will gain
Connection and Support:
Connection and Support: Share experiences, seek advice, and find encouragement through our active WhatsApp and Facebook group.
Practical Tools and Resources:
We are launching online courses and resources specifically designed for neurodivergent individuals.
Exclusive Opportunities:
Attend regular meet-ups, workshops, and social events tailored to you.
A Platform to Be Heard:
Your voice matters. Participate in regular research studies within our Research Hub and engage in advocacy campaigns that drive systemic change.
"SPARK isn’t just a support group—it’s a place where I feel seen, valued, and connected to something bigger.”
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2024 has been a wonderful year for us. Come join us!
Why Spark is Different!!
Centre Lived Experience:
Everything we do is guided by real stories, challenges, and triumphs from our members.
Create Actionable Advocacy:
We collaborate with organisations, deliver impactful workshops, and amplify neurodivergent voices to create societal change.
Build Together:
Our future membership portal, advocacy tools, and training are co-created with you, starting with focus groups in 2025.
Big Things Happening in 2025
Neurodiversity Spark - Community Fund
We plan to announce our "Community Fund" profit-share business model later in the year 2025, offering free services to those who need it.
Increased Advocacy
We purposefully increased our advocacy efforts and aim to centralise campaigns, surveys, and initiatives going forward
Partnerships and Collaboration
This year we have partnered with and collaborated with many organisations, i.e., the W5 LIFE/Spark/Belfast Met Level 2 Full-time 3 week course for Neurodivergent Adults, using trauma-informed approaches.
People's Stories
A storyboard coming soon, amplifying neurodivergent voices, sharing stories, and driving advocacy forward.
Launching: Spark Academy - Online learning and Courses
Online courses and training, rooted in trauma-informed approaches, informed by research carried out in Neurodiversity Spark's very own Research Facility Hub to help members and organisations grow.
Launched: Neurodiversity Spark - Research Hub
Our new Research facility, led by Professor April Hargreaves, is Northern Ireland's new centre for co-producing a more inclusive future. We bridge the gap between policy and people by embedding the authentic, lived experiences of the neurodivergent community into rigorous, trauma-informed research.
Ready to join?
Together, we’ll amplify voices, build allyship, and move this movement forward. Join us today.
SPARK Meet-ups: Simple, Social, Supportive
Join the Conversation – Then Meet in Person!
SPARK Meet-ups are casual, easy-going gatherings for our neurodivergent community.
There’s no rigid structure
There’s no rigid structure; instead, we use a WhatsApp group to decide on a time and place. Coffee? A walk? Something else? We plan it together and go!
Check out our other groups too
These meet-ups are part of our park Community WhatsApp space, where you’ll also find other peer support and activity groups, including Menopause Chat, Burnout Support, Art Club, Book Club, and more.
Join the SPARK Meet-ups WhatsApp Group
Begin your journey today!