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Support ADD-vance today and enable neurodivergent children to thrive.

At ADD-vance, we believe every neurodivergent child and young person deserves to thrive – at home, at school and within themselves.

As awareness and diagnoses continue to rise, more and more families and professionals are turning to ADD-vance for guidance and support.

Next year, ADD-vance proudly celebrates 30 years of supporting neurodivergent children and their families in Hertfordshire. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking to our local community to help us build on our strong foundation, ensuring that the vital support we provide continues to reach every family who needs it, now and in the future.

By supporting ADD-vance, whether through donations, fundraising, shopping online or simply by spreading the word; you are helping families and professionals to understand and celebrate neurodiversity so every child can reach their full potential.

Thank you for your support.

“ADD-vance was there when I was navigating a new ADHD diagnosis for my child. They helped alleviate the isolation I felt, when I felt no one understood what I was going through. They are worth their weight in gold.”

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Help us to enable more neurodivergent to thrive:

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Fundraise

Raise funds while you shop online

Donate

You can make a one-off or regular donation to ADD-vance in the following ways:

You can make a one-off or regular donation via JustGiving. Choose the amount you want to donate, complete your details and submit – it’s as simple as that. You can even add Gift Aid, which means your money will go even further.

Set up a direct debit from your account to ours (please call us on 01727 833 963 to find out more).
Ask your employer if they have a workplace Give as you Earn scheme. (This means donations come to us pre-tax with no need for Gift Aid and sometimes employers match or part-match personal contributions.)

Donations are vital to our charitable activities so we are always happy to talk over any questions or ideas you have. Please call us on 01727 833 963 or email us at herts@add-vance.org to speak to a member of the team.

“The support from this team of incredible individuals is absolutely second to none. I was originally referred through my daughter’s school and the support from various members of the team has pulled me through some very difficult and dark times. I am forever grateful for their continuing support.”

Fundraise

At ADD-vance, we are very grateful to everyone who chooses to support our work. Community-led fundraising plays an important role in helping us reach and support more local families, and we welcome anyone who would like to get involved.

Schools, workplaces and community organisations also play a huge part in supporting ADD-vance. Whether it’s a non-uniform day, a sponsored challenge, a charity of the year partnership or an in-house fundraising event, these activities not only raise essential funds but also help spread awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.

Looking for inspiration? Take a look at our A-Z of fundraising ideas!

Fundraise for ADD-vance with your own JustGiving page!

Creating a page is a simple way to share your fundraising plans, spread the word and collect donations.

Click the button below to start fundraising with JustGiving.

However you choose to fundraise, your efforts help more neurodiverse children, adults and their families access the support they need. If you would like to raise funds for ADD-vance then we would love to hear from you. Please call us in the office to discuss your ideas on 01727 833 963 or drop us an email at herts@add-vance.org.

Raise funds while you shop online

You can raise funds for ADD-vance while you shop online by registering with either easyfundraising.co.uk or Give As You Live.

ADD-vance has registered with these services, which allow you to donate while you shop at over 4,000 online retailers. When you buy online through their portal, the retailer pays the fundraising service a referral fee and then they pass on a proportion of that fee to us without it costing an extra penny to you.

How fundraising while you shop works:

Choose one of the services that ADD-vance is registered with – either easyfundraising.com or Give As You Live.
Register your details to set up an account.
Shop online using their portal so that they can claim a referral fee from the retailer and send it on to us without it costing
you an extra penny.

How your support can make a difference

- £10 could fund a parent attending a workshop to understand their child’s unique brain, giving them strategies to support their neurodivergent child.

- £19 could pay for a teacher to attend a workshop on understanding ADHD and Autism, giving them ideas on how make their classroom neuro-inclusive.

- £35 could pay for a member of the ADD-vance team to attend an awareness raising events across the county to ensure parents and carers find the support they need.

- £150 could pay for one child to attend an “Understanding My ADHD and Autism” six week course to explore their neurodivergence, identify useful strategies and celebrate their brilliant brain.

"ADD-vance is an incredible charity, with every member of staff having personal experience of neurodiversity, as well as being excellent professionals. The charity helps parents and when we as a family needed support, ADD-vance did so incredibly, helping our understanding and how we parented our child."

"I’ve been in touch with ADD-vance since the start of the year and they’ve been a rock of both support and advice. There have been days when I’ve felt so helpless and one call has changed the course of my day entirely."

"ADD-vance is an invaluable resource. I don't know where I would be in my son's journey without all the educational resources and support I've gained from ADD-vance. They do the most amazing job, especially at a time where it feels impossible to access good support and navigate tricky systems. I am also a professional and recommend them to my clients.."

"ADD-vance were there for us hen we needed it. My son was diagnosed with ADHD and autism. I was struggling to get the help and support we needed. ADD-vance bridged that gap, signposting us to relevant help which made a huge difference to how we managed. Thank you ADD-vance"

"ADD-vance was there when I was navigating a new ADHD diagnosis for my child. They helped alleviate the isolation I felt, when I felt no one understood what I was going through. Having someone at the end of the phone definitely helped. They are worth their weight in gold."

"They are an amazing charity that do a wonderful job educating and assisting parents around Hertfordshire. Helped me to get back my relationship with my son when everything was falling down."

"Add-vance have changed the life of our autistic son. They’ve given us confidence as parents of a neurodiverse child, and most importantly of all they’ve helped our son to understand and accept his diagnosis in a way we never dreamed possible."

"A small community charity that punches well above its weight in terms of impact. ADD-vance works tirelessly to help their beneficiaries live their best lives and fulfil their potential."

"ADD-vance have been incredibly supportive for the past few years for us as a family. I’ve contacted the support desk and all the staff have provided fantastic advice. My son has attended a course about understanding his neurodivergence and this was amazing. We are so grateful for all they do. "

We would love to hear from you!

If you have any questions, would like some inspiration or want to share your fundraising stories then please do get in touch! Email herts@add-vance.org or give us a call on 01727 833 963.