About Us

WHAT WE DO​

At Our Heart

From inclusive play sessions & peer support, to promoting accessibility & inclusion within the community – we’re here for you.

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“The support both my child and I have received from the volunteers at Dunbar ASN has been incredible. Caring for a child with a disability is challenging at the best of times, so it’s great to have someone there who understands and doesn’t judge.”

Julie W.

Parent

OUR story

Supporting Families Locally

Welcome to the official website of Dunbar ASN Community Collective SCIO, which started life as a community group in November of 2021. We offer a safe space for families to connect, learn and support the growth of a diverse and inclusive local community for children with additional and complex needs in Dunbar & the surrounding areas. 
 
At the start of the journey, we were a couple of parents hoping to make connections and make a difference.
 
We both moved to our lovely new town just before the pandemic and struggled to make connections due to shielding and the general rules at the time. Then, we met at a coffee morning and decided to be proactive about creating the community our (and others’!) families need.

Fast forward a couple of years, and we find ourselves in the position of being a registered charity with new board members, volunteers, and, most importantly, new members. We’re evolving constantly and adapting to our community’s needs. We are all volunteers and dedicate our spare time to what we can do.

Our Values:

Equity

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Inclusion

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Community

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Empowerment

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FAQ’s

Have Any Questions?

We are based in Dunbar, serving Dunbar and the surrounding villages. We’re dedicated to our local area and giving back to the community we all love.

Additional Needs are described as help a child, or young person needs over short or more extended periods of time. Children require extra support for lots of reasons, including disability, environment, family circumstances or social and emotional factors. You can read more here.

Complex Needs describe a combination of multiple factors such as health, sensory, disability or cognitive needs that significantly impact daily life and are likely long-term. There is no universally accepted definition, but you can read more here.

No, not at all. We know how fraught the road to diagnosis can be, and we’re here to support you if you need us. If you suspect your child might need additional support, please join us.

Nursery, Primary, Tween & Teens, Parents, carers, grandparents… the whole family is welcome!

Families and carers can join us, but anyone can get involved and support our work. If you are a business or a professional, get in touch, as we would love to hear from you too. We aim to bring everyone together to create small changes in our community and help everyone feel welcomed and valued.

Our Dream

a safe space in Dunbar for children, young People & their families.

More info coming soon…