Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC

26/11/2025

A meaningful paid opportunity for autistic adults

The Bridge CareGroup are offering a brilliant opportunity for autistic adults to become Co-Facilitators for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.

This role is ideal for autistic people who want to:

• use their lived experience in a valued, respected way
• build confidence and communication skills
• be part of a supportive and inclusive team
• help improve understanding of autism across health and social care
• contribute to training that genuinely changes attitudes and practice

If this sounds like something you would enjoy or benefit from, please send The Bridge Care Group a direct message and let them know you saw the opportunity through Unmasked.

I have completed the Oliver McGowan training myself and it is fantastic. It is respectful, neuroaffirming and genuinely impactful. Co-facilitators play a key role in making it meaningful and real.

If you’re interested, get in touch with them directly for more information.

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26/11/2025

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25/11/2025

We’re looking for a Volunteer Bid Writer to join our small, neurodivergent-led team at Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC.

This role plays a big part in helping us secure the funding that keeps our counselling, support groups and community work going. Every successful bid genuinely increases the support we can offer to neurodivergent adults and families.

Role: Volunteer Bid Writer
Where: Remote and flexible
About us: We’re a Leeds-based, lived-experience-led CIC supporting neurodivergent adults and families.

What the role involves:
• writing and editing funding applications
• researching funding opportunities
• helping us communicate our story clearly and honestly

Who this could suit:
• someone wanting to build confidence in a meaningful role
• someone with relevant experience who wants to give back to their community
• someone who’s retired and has time to contribute at their own pace
• someone returning to work who wants to rebuild routine and skills
• someone who enjoys writing, researching or organising information
• someone who is self-motivated and has the time and interest to support us regularly

You don’t need to be an expert — just committed, thoughtful and willing to learn.

How to apply:
Please email us with:
• your CV
• a short cover letter
• any relevant experience
• why you feel you’d be a good fit
• and why you’d like to volunteer with Unmasked

If you’re interested or want to know more, email info@unmaskednn.org.

Your support would genuinely make a difference

24/11/2025

Counselling at Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC

We are so grateful for this lovely feedback from one of our online clients.
Hearing that people feel welcomed, supported and safe means everything to us.

Counselling is a space where you can talk about the things you have never been able to say out loud before. A space where you are listened to, understood and met with compassion. A space where change feels possible.

If you are thinking about counselling, or you are unsure where to start, you can read more about how our service works here:
https://unmaskednn.co.uk/counselling

If you have any questions, you can reach us at info@unmaskednn.org.

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“Rooted in lived experience, we provide counselling, support, and community for neurodivergent people.”

22/11/2025

New blog now live on the Unmasked website.

I’ve written about the link between ADHD, hormones and perimenopause — something I wish someone had explained to me years ago. For so long I blamed the low motivation, the flatness, the emotional crashes and not wanting to socialise on ADHD alone. I was given antidepressants but no one ever mentioned hormones or how perimenopause can amplify ADHD symptoms.

This blog is the start of my journey, not the end. I’m still figuring things out, still learning, still listening to my body instead of blaming it. A big thank you to menopause_doctor drlouisenewsonpodcast — her podcasts have honestly helped everything click into place and given me the confidence to look at things differently.

If you’re in a similar place or trying to make sense of your own symptoms, I hope this helps you feel a bit less alone.

Read it here:
https://unmaskednn.co.uk/blogs-%26-reflections/f/adhd-hormones-and-perimenopause
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21/11/2025

We’ve added new ADHD Advocacy Information Sheets to our website.

These free resources are written in a clear, supportive and ADHD-affirming style, covering areas like appointments, workplace conversations, public situations, Access to Work, interviews, communication and boundaries.

They are free to download and print.

Find them here:
https://unmaskednn.co.uk/free-downloads-%26-links

Or head to our website and click Free Downloads & Links.

19/11/2025

Help Us Raise Funds in Just Two Minutes – For Free

We’ve joined the easyfundraising Free £2 App-eal, which means you can raise £2 for Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC just by downloading the app and registering. It costs nothing and takes less than two minutes.

Head to: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/unmasked-neurodiversity-network-cic
Once you’re set up, every time you shop online via the app or browser extension, we receive a donation at no extra cost to you.

How to help:
1. Download the easyfundraising app
2. Register and select Unmasked Neurodiversity Network CIC as your cause
3. We get £2 instantly
4. Keep raising funds for free every time you shop online

Limited £2 bonuses available, so if you can please do it today.

Thank you for making it so easy to support us 💛

19/11/2025

Check out Sarah’s post.

19/11/2025

Have you been impacted by grief and loss? Here’s A community event we feel may be valuable

The Projecting Grief: Life and Loss Event is taking place on Wednesday 26th November, 10am–2pm at the Thackray Museum of Medicine, and we wanted to share it as something that may offer comfort, connection and support for anyone navigating grief or loss.

This special event marks the closing of the Projecting Grief exhibition and is delivered in collaboration with Projecting Grief, LS14 Trust, Being You Leeds and Seacroft Primary Care Network.

🧡 What the event offers:
✨ Personal stories from participants of the Projecting Grief project
✨ Creative healing activities including journaling, doodling, pottery and crochet
✨ A warm, supportive space to explore grief in its many forms
✨ Experienced facilitators guiding the sessions
✨ Hot drinks and light refreshments throughout

We’re not involved in running this event, but we recognise how meaningful spaces like this can be for those processing loss, and wanted to share it for anyone who might benefit.