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25 Autistic Creatives Unite for "Groundbreakingly Creative" Book
In collaboration with 25 neurodivergent writers, authors, poets and artists. This July, Faraway releases a book that showcases the unique...
Jul 22 min read


Faraway giving a step-up for autistic people looking to explore a career in journalism
Local peer-led non-profit, Faraway, are set to deliver a free 12-week workshop starting April 2025 that aims to support autistic people...
Mar 193 min read


Faraway celebrates after receiving £230k of National Lottery funding for their Connecting Autistic People project in North East Lincolnshire
Local peer-led charity, Faraway, is today celebrating after being awarded over £230,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work...
Oct 15, 20243 min read


Get Paid for your Creativity!
Faraway are extending the deadline date for the Power of Autism Anthology work submissions to November 10th 2024. Part of the Let's Be...
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Winter Writing Contest 2023 - Winner Announced!
Every year, the winner of our writing contest wins a unique video adaptation of their work. To get warm the hearts of our members and...
Dec 21, 202311 min read


Creative Capital: Neurodivergent Individuals Thriving in Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurial landscape is in a state of dynamic transformation, placing a heightened emphasis on diversity and inclusion. A...
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Let’s Write about it! – Meeting the Tutors behind the ‘Let’s Be Authors’ project
We get to know the passionate tutors behind Faraway and Matthew’s Hub’s Let’s ‘Be Authors’ Creative Writing Workshop Project.
Sep 5, 20233 min read


“Once I got into writing, I couldn’t stop!” - Steven’s Story
We talk with, author, Steven Burton about how Faraway’s Creative Writing Workshops have helped him develop his craft. Steven his novel...
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Let There Be Autistic Authors!
Faraway granted £4,800 of funding from Amazon Literary Partnership to deliver Creative Writing Workshops to encourage the sharing and...
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Neurospace Crew take on Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
A staff team made up of individuals that work at the Neurospace Centre in Grimsby have put on their hiking boots, to raise funds for...
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Winter Writing Contest's Theme Announced!
Faraway announce the theme of this year's Winter Writing Contest is "Gift". Every year, Faraway hold a Winter Writing Contest to...
Nov 15, 20221 min read


Interview with a Real Life Womble
In her time with Faraway, Emma has supported autistic people to explore new skills and hobbies, grown all sorts of fruit and veg and...
Feb 24, 20224 min read


2021 - A Fantastic Year for the Autistic Community
Let’s have a look back at how The Faraway CIC brought the autistic community together in 2021. This year marked the opening of our...
Feb 18, 20225 min read


Interview with a Real Life Womble
In her time with Faraway, Emma has supported autistic people to explore new skills and hobbies, grown all sorts of fruit and veg and...
Feb 7, 20224 min read


Winter Writing Competition is back!
Write a winter-themed poem or short story and submit it for the chance of having it transformed into a video storybook. We would love to...
Nov 8, 20211 min read


CUT THE RIBBON, WE'RE OPEN!
Our shop is open! (Well, virtually it is) You can now view and purchase products made by members and clients of The Faraway CIC on our...
Jun 21, 20212 min read


Autistic and Artistic 🖌
To celebrate World Autism Awareness Week, we would love to share some of the fantastic artwork that has been created by the inspirational...
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Winter Writing Competition - Winner Announced!
This winter, to add a little festive cheer and as part of our Authors with Autism Project, the tutor held a winter themed story and...
Dec 15, 20206 min read


Celebrating 1 Year of Empowering Unique Minds
The Seeds have been Sown for a Brighter Future With all your support and best wishes we have been going for one year strong! Delivering...
Nov 3, 20202 min read
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