Our Volunteers

Meet the team

Our Local Volunteers & Trustees

Meet the parents and volunteers working behind the scenes to make Dunbar and East Lothian more inclusive. Between us, we have decades of experience navigating the ASN system, local schools & support, and the diagnosis pathways.

Emma

Chair​

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Nicola

Secretary

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Amy

Communications

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Cathleen

Treasurer

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Cheryl

Trustee

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Our Values

Equity

Inclusion

Community

Empowerment

Want to Join the Collective?

Join Our Volunteer Team

We are always looking for approachable, reliable volunteers to support our ASN family sessions and events in Dunbar. If you have some spare time and want to give back to a local cause, get in touch today.

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NEED HELP?

Common Questions From Our Families:

We are proudly based in Dunbar and dedicated to serving families across Dunbar and the surrounding East Lothian villages.

Additional Support Needs (ASN) refer to the extra help a child or young person requires over short or extended periods. Children may need this support for various reasons, including physical or learning disabilities, environmental factors, family circumstances, or social and emotional challenges. You can explore how the Scottish Government defines Additional Support Needs on Education Scotland.

Complex Needs describe a combination of multiple overlapping factors- such as health, sensory, disability, or cognitive needs – that significantly impact daily life and are typically long-term. While there is no single universal definition, you can see official guidance on the Scottish Government’s Learning Provision for those with Complex Needs.

No, not at all. We know firsthand how long, stressful, and fraught the road to a formal diagnosis can be. If you suspect your child has additional needs, or if you are currently navigating the assessment process for Autism, ADHD, sensory differences, or developmental delays… you are very welcome here.

We support children and young people across all stages – from nursery and primary school to tweens and teens. Because additional needs impact the whole household, our events are designed for the entire family; parents, carers, siblings, grandparents… all are always welcome to join in!

Any family or parent-carer looking for support is welcome to join our network. Beyond families, we actively encourage the wider community to get involved! If you are an East Lothian business, local authority professional, or volunteer looking to support our charity, please reach out. We believe in bringing everyone together to create meaningful, inclusive changes across Dunbar.

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Keep in Touch

Where to follow us for updates on what we are planning, campaigning and hosting in the local Dunbar & East Lothian community.

Email Us

[email protected]

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@DunbarASN

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