Prior’s Court youngsters brave fundraising challenge at festival of inclusivity in Windsor

Young people with complex autism braved a new challenge while attending a festival of inclusivity.

A group of 14 pupils from Prior’s Court attended Parallel Windsor at Windsor Great Park on Sunday, July 2 to complete a series of challenges designed for people with a range of disabilities.

The pupils, aged 11 to 25, all took part in the 5k challenge in aid of Prior’s Court’s Let Me Shine Performing Arts Centre appeal.

“Parallel Windsor was an incredible experience for this group of young people to be a part of,” said Prior’s Court learning facilitator for healthiness, Chris McQuilkin.

“Each of them did themselves proud in taking on the 5k challenge, whether that was running, jogging, walking or a combination of all three.

“And then for them to have the opportunity to explore the festival itself was just fantastic.”

Prior’s Court fundraising manager, Natalie Norris, added: “Other young people supported by other charities can show their support for the help the charity provides them and by taking part in an accessible event full of acceptance and awareness of neurodivergence, our young people had the opportunity to do so which is just brilliant.”

Prior’s Court’s on-site bakery was also present at Parallel Windsor, selling a range of muffins and pastries to visitors.

Please visit https://justgiving.com/campaign/priorsparallelteam to donate to sponsor the centre’s young people.