Sycamore Trust U.K. is a charity based in Barking and Dagenham which supports parents, carers and individuals for whom Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or Learning Difficulties are part of everyday life. Our services currently range across the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We offer a range of specialised services designed to support families, educate the community and empower individuals of all ages to flourish and be valued members of society.
Services that we offer:
Youth Services
Sycamore Trust U.K. is a charity based in Barking and Dagenham which supports parents, carers and individuals for whom Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or Learning Difficulties are part of everyday life. Our services currently range across the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We offer a range of specialised services designed to support families, educate the community and empower individuals of all ages to flourish and be valued members of society.
Autism Support Groups take place in Dagenham every month for residents of Barking & Dagenham and Redbridge. The monthly support groups for parents/carers of children and adults on the Autistic Spectrum is a great way to access information and meet with other parents in an informal and friendly setting. Sycamore staff are also on hand to offer advice and information either in the group setting or where needed on a one-to-one basis.
Support Groups take place every month at the Sycamore Trust premises in Woodward Road, Dagenham. Dates for 2025 are as follows;
12th May
9th June
7th July
8th Sept
6th Oct
3rd Nov
8th Dec
To reserve a place, please email amanda.shaw@sycamoretrust.org.uk
Havering All Age Autism Support Service
There are a variety of services available to Havering residents, either face-to-face or online. There are Autism Support Groups for Havering residents every month. Dates for the first half of 2025 at Royals Youth Centre in Rainham and the My Place Community Centre in Harold Hill are as follows;
Royals Youth Centre, Viking Way, Rainham, RM13 9YG (10am to 12pm)</p>
23rd Apr
4th June
16th July
My Place Community Centre, 343 Dagnam Park Drive Harold Hill RM3 9EN (10am to 12pm)
30th Apr
11th June
23rd July
To book a space, please drop a line to haveringfamilyservices@sycamoretrust.org.uk
The Autism Support Groups are part of a wide ranging service for the Havering Autistic community. For more information, visit the website.
DLA & PIP applications
Sycamore Trust UK staff are able to offer support and advice with applications for Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payments.
However, due to the complexity & length of the applications, this service is offered on an appointment-only basis. Please email amanda.shaw@sycamoretrust.org.uk for more information. Please note - this is a chargeable service and the prices are as follows;
DLA £70 for 2 hours direct work
PIP £70 for 2 hours direct work
EHCP applications
We are also able to offer support and advice with applications for Educational Health care Plans. This is also a chargeable service, however, due to the complicated nature of EHCP applications, the price for this work depends on the level of support needed. For more information, please visit the website.
Autism Ambassadors
The Autism Ambassadors project is designed and delivered by people with lived experience to help raise awareness of autism.
The project delivers Autism Awareness training to professionals and organisations to assist in removing the barriers that prevent people with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) from accessing social, education, leisure, employment and other local opportunities.
Pricing for this service is available upon request. For current pricing please email autism.ambassadors@sycamoretrust.org.uk
Autistic residents of Havering, Barking & Dagenham and surrounding areas. Some projects have more specific criteria, please see above.