If you’re unsure about joining, our taster session  is the perfect way to try out what we do! It’s a chance to explore, ask questions and just see if The Saturday Space feels right for you. You’ll get to meet the team, try a little bit of building and coding and see how we work—all in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

You can bring a parent or carer with you at the start to help you settle in. After a little while, they’ll step out so you can experience the group independently, but they’ll come back for the last 30 minutes to check in and ask any questions.

If you enjoy the taster session, you can then sign up for the full series of sessions. We know trying new things can feel like a big step, so we’ll be right there to support you.

Saturday Space is all about having something fun to focus on in a small, friendly group. You can:

• Explore activities that match your interests
• Join in your own way — there’s no “right” way
• Take breaks if you need to (we’ve got a sensory corner with beanbags and fidget toys)
• Spend time where difference is understood and accepted

What happens in a Saturday Space session?

All our clubs follow a similar format, although some might be a little shorter. Here’s what you can expect:

Arrive & settle in
When you arrive, you’ll have time to get comfortable. Our team will be around to welcome you and help you get set up. You can join in with others or do your own thing — whatever feels best for you.

During the session
You’ll have an activity to focus on (like building, creating, or designing). There will be simple instructions to follow, and our team will be nearby if you’d like help or ideas. You can take things at your own pace.

Moving around
You don’t have to stay in one place the whole time. If you need to stretch, walk around, or take a short break, that’s always fine.

Sensory corner
We also have a cosy sensory corner with beanbags, fidget toys, and other calming things. You can go there any time if you need a break, want some quiet, or just feel like chilling out.

Break time
About halfway through, we’ll take a short break.

Back to the activity
After the break, you’ll get back to your project. You can finish what you’ve started, try something new, or just carry on at your own speed..

Before you leave
We’ll ask for a quick bit of feedback on what you enjoyed. This helps us keep Saturday Space fun and welcoming.

We want to make sure you have a great time, so we ask you to fill out a short form about yourself. This helps us understand how to support you.

You can ask someone to help you complete the form if you want, and you’ll be able to update it anytime.

Saturday Space is run by a small team of friendly youth workers and activity leaders. We come from different backgrounds — like youth work, teaching, and creative arts,  but we all have lots of experience working with young people.

Many of us are neurodivergent ourselves, so we understand what it can be like starting something new. Our job is to make sure the group feels welcoming, supportive, and fun.

We keep the staff team the same for at least a whole term and ideally the whole year, so you’ll see familiar faces each week and can get to know us.

On each club page you’ll see who’s leading that activity — so you know the faces you’ll meet before you come along.

The Saturday Space is the name for our Saturday afternoon youth clubs. Each club has its own theme, like LEGO® Robotics or Art — but they all share the same friendly, supportive atmosphere.

It’s for neurodivergent young people aged 10–16 who are typically of mainstream ability but may need a bit of extra support to feel comfortable in social situations or small groups. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to join, if you think Saturday Space might be right for your young person, you’re welcome.

We aim to provide a fun space where young people can explore activities, follow their interests, and enjoy being themselves at their own pace. If your young person enjoys things like LEGO®, art, or getting absorbed in a special interest, they’re likely to feel at home here.

Saturday Space isn’t the right setting for young people who need one-to-one support or very high levels of care. If you’re unsure whether it’s the right fit, please get in touch — we’re always happy to talk it through and help you find the best option for your young person.

The taster session is a chance for your young person to explore the group and activity, ask questions and see what The Saturday Space is all about—without any commitment. If they enjoy it and feel comfortable, you can choose to sign them up for the full series.

You’re welcome to stay for the first part of the session to help them settle in. After that, we ask parents and carers to step out so the young person can experience the group independently. You’ll be invited back for the last 30 minutes to hear how it went, ask questions and chat with our team.

We understand that transitions can be challenging, so we’ll be there every step of the way to ensure your young person feels safe, supported and comfortable.

You can sign up for the taster session online through our registration form. Once your young person has attended the taster session and decided they’d like to continue, we’ll ask you to confirm their place for a series of weeks.

No, all taster sessions are free! After attending, if your young person decides to continue with the full series, we’ll ask for payment for the set number of weeks.

Yes, your young person can attend even without a formal diagnosis. While The Saturday Space is intended for young people who are of mainstream ability, we welcome neurodivergent young people who need extra support in social situations, regardless of whether they have an official diagnosis.

The Saturday Space is designed to be inclusive and welcoming for neurodivergent young people aged 10–16 who are of mainstream ability but may need a bit of extra support in social situations. Our goal is to create a space where everyone feels comfortable, valued, and able to join in at their own pace.

When you sign up, we’ll ask for information about your young person’s needs, strengths, and preferences. This helps us understand them better and plan how to support them in the group.

We keep our groups small and our staffing levels high. Each club has a mix of staff, for example, someone with expertise in the theme (like art or LEGO®) and someone with youth work experience. Many of our team are also neurodivergent themselves, so they really understand.

Young people are linked to a consistent staff member within the group (around one staff member for every six young people). This means they always have a trusted person to go to if they need support.

While we can’t provide one-to-one or very intensive support, we make sure each young person gets the attention they need within the group setting.

Yes, absolutely! We welcome any additional questions or comments—we believe parents and carers know their young people best, and we want to make sure this is the right group for them.

If you’d like to have a chat with us before signing up, please email us – [email protected] and we’ll arrange a time to talk. We’re happy to answer any questions and help you decide if The Saturday Space is a good fit for your young person.

he Saturday Space is run by Brighter Futures Together CIC, a not-for-profit organisation. This means every penny we receive goes straight back into the project — there are no profits or shareholders.

We’ve chosen not to rely on short-term grants or government funding for this work, because they can stop at any time. Charging a fee helps us keep The Saturday Space stable and reliable, so families can trust it will continue.

The fee contributes towards:

• Staff costs (our team are trained and paid professionals, not volunteers)
• Resources and equipment for activities
• Venue hire, insurance, and other essential running costs

But the fee you pay doesn’t cover the full cost. We top this up through income we raise from other parts of our work, as well as in-kind support — including donated time from our CEO and others. That way, families benefit from a high-quality service at a much lower cost than it actually takes to run.

We work hard to keep costs as low as possible, and if paying is difficult, please get in touch — we don’t want cost to be the reason a young person misses out.