What is Autism Friendly ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ (AFC)?
Autistic people have told us they have difficulty using many community facilities, like shops and businesses, health centres and leisure centres.
We want to make ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ an inclusive community that welcomes, supports, and values autistic people, families, carers, and friends.
There are 5 Autism Friendly Community Groups, in line with the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) 5 "Places" across ÄûÃʵ¼°¹. The groups are:
- Autism Friendly East ÄûÃʵ¼°¹
- Autism Friendly ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Downs
- Autism Friendly Northwest ÄûÃʵ¼°¹
- Autism Friendly Guildford and Waverley
- Autism Friendly Frimley
On 1st April 2025, became the lead partner in the ÄûÃʵ¼°¹ Autism Friendly Communities project.
Aims of Autism Friendly ÄûÃʵ¼°¹
- Autistic people to be able to use local facilities as easily as anyone else
- Autistic people to have equal access to their local communities and to be valued as part of their community
- Autistic people's voices are heard throughout this work so that they are fully involved
- To change the way that organisations work, so that autistic people can use local facilities more easily and no one is left behind.
- To improve understanding of autism and neurodiversity
- To share information and resources about local support and partner organisations.
Join your Autism Friendly Community
If you would like to join your local autism friendly community group, please visit the
If you want to get in touch or need help completing this form, please contact: AFC@autismbyexperience.co.uk