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  • Louise Harland Daisy Chain Volunteering Development Manager

    Louise Harland Daisy Chain Volunteering Development Manager

    As the new Volunteer Development Manager here at Daisy Chain, I am on a mission to recruit more volunteers for the many and varied volunteering opportunities we can offer as an organisation. Read more

  • Celebrating Volunteer Week 2019

    Celebrating Volunteer Week 2019

    This week is National Volunteers’ Week and Daisy Chain is celebrating the generosity of all volunteers. Read more

  • What is it really like living with autism?

    What is it really like living with autism?

    Alison Ferst reports. Unless you are a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it’s hard to appreciate what family life is like behind closed doors. For World Autism Awareness Week, we are sharing a parent’s own words on family life through the lens of autism. Read more

  • Our new Daisy Chain Services Brochure

    Our new Daisy Chain Services Brochure

    We're excited to share our new services brochure with you... Read more

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  • Celebrating Volunteer Week 2019
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Louise Harland Daisy Chain Volunteering Development Manager

Louise Harland Daisy Chain Volunteering Development Manager

As the new Volunteer Development Manager here at Daisy Chain, I am on a mission to recruit more volunteers for the many and varied volunteering opportunities we can offer as an organisation. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 15th October, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

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Celebrating Volunteer Week 2019

Celebrating Volunteer Week 2019

This week is National Volunteers’ Week and Daisy Chain is celebrating the generosity of all volunteers. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 22nd May, 2019

Author: Jayne Butler

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What is it really like living with autism?

What is it really like living with autism?

Alison Ferst reports. Unless you are a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, it’s hard to appreciate what family life is like behind closed doors. For World Autism Awareness Week, we are sharing a parent’s own words on family life through the lens of autism. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 2nd April, 2019

Author: Alison Ferst

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Our new Daisy Chain Services Brochure

Our new Daisy Chain Services Brochure

We're excited to share our new services brochure with you... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 26th September, 2018

Updated: 27th September, 2018

Author: Jenny Hewitt

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An update to our website's privacy policy

An update to our website's privacy policy

As Daisy Chain's Data Protection Officer, I thought that now would be a good time to give our families and supporters and update on where we are up to with the new GDPR regulations... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 19th September, 2018

Updated: 15th October, 2018

Author: Rob Kendall

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Autism aware at Hartlepool shopping centre

Autism aware at Hartlepool shopping centre

Middleton Grange Shopping Centre have created a guide for shoppers with ASD visiting their centre... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 19th June, 2018

Author: Angela Dee

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15 years of Daisy Chain - share your memories

15 years of Daisy Chain - share your memories

We'd love you to share any memories or stories that you have of your involvement with Daisy Chain that you would be happy for us to have... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 10th June, 2018

Updated: 13th June, 2018

Author: Kirsty Barnfather

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Rory's supported work placement

Rory's supported work placement

Rory has kindly written a blog about his experience of his supported work placement at Macks Solicitors in Middlesbrough... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 29th May, 2018

Author: Hayley Matthews

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we need your yes!

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we need your yes!

Due to the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we need a "yes" from you to continue to update you with all the exciting news and events here at Daisy Chain... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 20th May, 2018

Updated: 23rd May, 2018

Author: Katy Carmen

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Chickadee meets a new friend

Chickadee meets a new friend

One of our children, George, was feeling very anxious about attending our Saturday activity days, so one of our new chicks wrote him a letter... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 25th April, 2018

Author: Chickadee the chick

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Dear parents/carers affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dear parents/carers affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

It is an absolute pleasure as Daisy Chain’s parent advisor to listen to your incredible stories... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 20th March, 2018

Author: April Butterworth

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Corporate Big Sort Week

Corporate Big Sort Week

We're looking as many businesses as possible to volunteer their time or donate items to our charity Superstore, which is a lifeline to Daisy Chain and the families we support... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 20th March, 2018

Author: Holly Abbott

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  • Our story

    Our story

    Daisy Chain was established as a charity in 2003 as the dream of its founder, Lesley Hanson...

  • How to donate

    How to donate

    Based on Portrack Lane in Stockton and open 7 days a week, it couldn't be easier to drop off donated items to us...

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    Donate to our Superstore

    From furniture to books, sofas to clothes, we need a variety of items to sell to allow us to raise funds for our families...

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    Volunteer with us

    From children's activities to animal care, fundraising to retail, volunteers are required across all areas of our services...

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    Superstore story

    In March 2014, the flick of a pen set the seal on a major development at Daisy Chain, when we took over the lease of a warehouse on Portrack Lane in Stockton and transformed it into a charity Superstore...

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    Farm

    Visiting the Daisy Chain farm is an experience for the whole family!

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    Family Activity Days

    Come and enjoy our animal farm, outdoor play area, crafts and more at our weekly Activity Days...

  • How do I become a volunteer?

    How do I become a volunteer?

    It couldn't be easier...

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    Our Coffee Shop offers the perfect place to put your feet up, unwind and enjoy a selection of delicious treats...

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Volunteer with us

Volunteer with us

From children's activities to animal care, fundraising to retail, volunteers are required across all areas of our services... Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2016

Updated: 21st December, 2016

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Donate to our Superstore

Donate to our Superstore

From furniture to books, sofas to clothes, we need a variety of items to sell to allow us to raise funds for our families... Read more

Published: 15th November, 2016

Updated: 1st June, 2020

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Donate to Daisy Chain

Donate to Daisy Chain

Donate to Daisy Chain (registered with the Fundraising Regulator) to help support families affected by autism... Read more

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Published: 19th March, 2020

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

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COVID-19 Response - Urgent Appeal

COVID-19 Response - Urgent Appeal

The situation with COVID-19 and the resulting lockdown is having a huge impact on the mental and physical wellbeing of families, young people and adults affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. We need your support more than ever .... Read more

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Published: 15th April, 2020

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Ruth Harmer

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