I AM Receives Increased Grant from Garfield Weston Foundation
Manchester, February 2024 – I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester is thrilled to announce that the Garfield Weston Foundation has generously awarded the organisation a grant of £25,000 per year for the next two years. This represents an increase from the previous grant of £20,000 per year, demonstrating the Foundation’s continued belief in and commitment to our work supporting autistic individuals in Greater Manchester.
Judith Sandground, a representative of I AM, expressed her excitement, stating, “This grant provides vital support for our efforts to create a more inclusive and understanding world for autistic individuals. We are deeply grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation for their trust and investment in our mission.”
This funding will play a crucial role in helping I AM to continue offering essential services and initiatives, ensuring that autistic individuals and their families receive the support and opportunities they deserve.
Notes to Editors
About I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester:
The Autistic Society Greater Manchester Area (ASGMA), trading as I AM Celebrating Autism, is a dedicated charity committed to empowering autistic individuals and promoting greater awareness and understanding across the community. Based in Stretford, Manchester, the organisation provides vital services, advocacy, and support for autistic people and their families.
For further information or media inquiries, please contact:
Judith Sandground
I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester
1114 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0HL
Email: judith.sandground@i-am-autism.org.uk
Phone: 0161 866 8483
About Garfield Weston Foundation:
Established in 1958, the Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded grant-maker supporting a wide variety of charities across the UK. The Foundation’s funding comes from an endowment of shares in the Weston family business, a model that ensures its philanthropic impact grows as the businesses succeed.
The Foundation has donated over £1.4 billion since its inception, with more than half distributed in the past ten years. In the most recent financial year, nearly £90 million was granted to over 1,980 charities, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supporting communities across the UK.
