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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our website has had a refresh! One new addition is our impact page. It's packed with info about the positive difference being part of the Spectrum Gaming community is having on autistic young people, and why our community is so urgently needed. Check it out: www.spectrumgaming.net/our-impact

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A massive well done to everyone involved in building the server! It looks incredible 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

These encourage young people to game in a new way, and encounter aspects of Minecraft they may never have interacted with before. Quests written by the team encourage them to go to all the 'nooks and crannies' of the game in ways they haven't before.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

One of the key changes this year is the introduction of quests.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Staff and young people spent over 400 hours working together to create an exciting and engaging new space for SG members to explore together, learn new skills and build new connections.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📣Something very exciting happened just over a week ago...our Minecraft Season 8 Server launched!!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Want to find out more? Click here: canva.link/pumh5ulsil9i... Or ready to Pledge? Head here: community.biggive.org/s/pledge?cam...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The money raised will play a key role in sustaining, developing, and growing our services. Currently, some of our core areas of work remain unfunded, and fundraising campaigns like the Big Give are essential to ensuring we can maintain our service levels and confidently plan for the future.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Are you an individual, business owner looking to support a charity this Christmas? Or maybe work for a company with a charitable giving scheme? Would you consider being a Pledge supporter to a charity making a real difference to autistic young people struggling in a world not designed for them?

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Later this year we’re taking on the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise £10,000 in one week! We’re looking for Pledgers who will not only help us secure Big Give Champion funding, but also maximise our matched funding pot for the December appeal week.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Our 12 Hour Gaming Marathon fundraiser is just 5 days away! We’re very excited to see the chaos unfold! 🥳 Here’s the key information you need to know: 🕰️ Timings: 10am - 10pm 6 June 📺 How to watch: www.twitch.tv/itsspectrumg... 💚 Link to support (if you can!): www.justgiving.com/page/sgstaff...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

- Commissioning & External Communications Lead (30hrs per week): Grow our commissioned work, build strong relationships with partners, and help us clearly communicate the impact of what we do.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

- Young People’s Services & Operations Manager (40hrs per week): Support the leads of our young people-facing services, while strengthening the systems and structures that help things run well for both staff and young people.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We have two exciting opportunities to join our team! If you enjoy values-led work and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of autistic young people, check out these new roles here: www.spectrumgaming.net/join-our-team

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Please do consider signing up to be a Games Aid member if you can (by April 12!) - a minute of your time could make a lifetime of difference to the autistic young people we support: www.gamesaid.org/get-involved...

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Become a Member - Games Aid

GamesAid is a membership organisation and we want you to join. If you work in the UK games industry, you can join us as a member for free and help us to shape the way we work. Eligible to nominate cha...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Your vote would support young autistic people like Thomas who previously struggled to find his place in group settings: “Just got back from our first in person meet at the forest school, I honestly can’t tell you the last time I saw Thomas play with anyone..at all... 🙂 it was lovely 🙂"

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

If we were selected as a Game Aid charity, the funds received would play a vital role in securing and developing our community spaces, where we support 1000 autistic young people each year, and ensure that we can continue providing the only service they feel able to access.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

We're excited to announce that we're on @gamesaid.bsky.social ballot for 2026! If you work in the UK games industry, we could really really use your support to help us secure enough votes to be a Games Aid charity in 2026/27!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We’d be really grateful if you are able to fill it out, as your thoughts will help us make sure we’re focusing on the right things - as the more we understand what’s needed, the better we can create training that genuinely improves understanding and support for autistic young people 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We’re finalising our training schedule for this year and we’d love to have your input! We’ve made a short survey to find out what training and resources parents, professionals, and young people will find the most helpful from us this year

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

thanks for sharing this with us Helen :) !

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Appeal is now live! Double your donation and double your difference! Support Spectrum Gaming this Christmas to help autistic young people experiencing isolation and loneliness find acceptance and friendship all year round 💚 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Check out the full article on our Autism Understood website here: autismunderstood.co.uk/social-stuff... We'd love to hear any tips that have worked well for you and your families 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Tips for how to support autistic young people during the festive season 🎄 These suggestions were written with autistic young people in the SG community. It's really important to remember how even small changes can make a huge difference to how much an autistic person is able to enjoy social events

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The link to the appeal will be posted next week, once the campaign is live :) !

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

As a small charity, appeals like this make a huge difference to our work with autistic young people experiencing burnout, social isolation and ill mental health as a result. Donate this Christmas to support autistic young people find acceptance and friendship all year round!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Between the 2- 9 December Spectrum Gaming is taking part in @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge! If you're considering supporting a charity this Christmas, donations made to our appeal will be DOUBLED so your gift will have twice the impact on autistic young people's lives!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

3. Raise money for SG by sending Christmas eCards with designs created by young people in our community! Check out their amazing designs here: www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

2. This year, we’re very excited to be taking part in the The Big Give, which means for one week all donations made to our appeal will be DOUBLED! Turn a £5 donation into £10 and help us to reach our £5000 goal! More details to follow soon!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

1. Sign up to easyfundraising: When you shop online with your favourite retailers, they’ll donate to us! Your shopping won't cost you any extra - the retailers you shop with will donate, not you! Head here to sign up: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/spect...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Thinking of supporting a charity this Christmas? Here are the ways you can support Spectrum Gaming! (Links in the comments!) Your support helps us continue creating safe, welcoming spaces where autistic young people can be their authentic selves!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

It's great to see how the server continues to be a space where creativity thrives and friends are made!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Highlights from our Halloween update included: 🎃 A Halloween makeover of the login hub 🧛‍♂️ A Trick or Treat game set around the survival world’s spawn area 🧙 A Halloween-themed Murder Mystery event, with the map now available for young people to enjoy anytime

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

This Halloween, Spectrum Gaming's Minecraft Build Team worked together to design a series of spooky seasonal updates for our private server! They created immersive, engaging spaces for young people in our community to explore, connect, and have fun.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We're so glad that we've been able to offer something that young people had wanted for a long time and to see how the group is creating opportunities to work together, be creative and make new friends online 💚

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The event is really popular with both age groups in SG’s community, with the teen group constantly talking about the campaign and making plans for the next session.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

In the campaign, young people become part of an adventurers organisation called the Spectrotopian Guild (check out the Guild’s coat of arms in the first image!)

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Online event spotlight: How Dungeons & Dragons 🧙‍♂️🐉 creates opportunities for autistic young people to develop teamwork and creativity, and find new friendships! 2 months ago, one of our Digital Youth Workers launched a new online event: Dungeons and Dragons.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Ah Caroline!! That's really amazing - thank you!!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

...this project would not have been possible without all their support 💚 !

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the creation of the Barriers to Education website. Over 1,500 people contributed including young people, parents and carers, professionals across education, health and social care, researchers...

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

At its heart is the WARMTH Framework, alongside a growing library of tools, strategies and case studies that show what’s possible when we focus on understanding needs and creating conditions where young people feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We’re very excited to share that the Barriers to Education website has officially launched: lnkd.in/e5vmcDaQ The website has been created to bring parents, carers and professionals together with practical, compassionate approaches that make a real difference.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Solved it. Autism rates didn't rise because of vaccines, paracetamol or whatever else people are making up at the moment. The data is crystal clear: the more Marvel movies, the more autism.

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Our final Big Meetup Weekend 2025 took place in Manchester a few weeks ago. Many young people who come to our meetup weekends don't access many other face to face activities, and we are privileged to be able to offer a space where they feel comfortable A huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Thank you @pebbleautism.bsky.social for sharing our Autism Understood website (and for including us in such awesome company!)

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spectrumgaming.bsky.social @spectrumgaming.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🏗️ SG's Minecraft Build Team: how autistic young people are creating experiences for other autistic young people to combat social isolation! Our private Minecraft server provides a space for our members to explore virtual worlds with new friends, practice and develop life skills in a safe space 💚

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