2025 Shortlisted Nominee
Community Organisation Award: Disability
Little Rainbows Doncaster is a parent-led charity creating safe, inclusive spaces where autistic and SEN children, and their families, are truly seen, supported, and celebrated. Founded by passionate parent carers, all trained in SEND law and advocacy, the team empowers over 2,000 families with trusted guidance and 24/7 peer support. From launching Doncaster’s first SEN stay-and-play sessions to providing sensory integration therapy not available on the NHS, Little Rainbows fills vital gaps with compassion and lived experience. Their events bring families together, helping children feel free to be themselves while parents connect with others who truly understand. Their advocacy efforts are sparking local change, making Doncaster more inclusive for all. At its heart, Little Rainbows is more than a service; it’s a lifeline, a movement, and a community determined to build a brighter, more accessible future for every child.