Autism Support Allies

Events & Festivals

Help more people be part of your event

Festivals, shows and community events should be exciting — but noise, crowds, queues, lights and busy environments can make them difficult to access for some people. Autism Support Allies brings sensory safe spaces, regulation resources and experienced Allies into real event environments, giving people another way to stay, take part and enjoy the day.

Because inclusion should be more than saying “everyone is welcome.”

What we can bring

  • Sensory safe spaces for indoor and outdoor events
  • Experienced Allies on site
  • Sensory and regulation resources
  • Practical inclusion support shaped around your event

Inclusion should be built into the event

A genuinely inclusive event thinks about what happens when somebody needs a break from the noise, crowds, waiting or expectations around them. Our sensory safe spaces give people somewhere to step away, regulate in their own way and return when they are ready. It means families can arrive knowing there is another option if things become too much — rather than feeling their only choice is to leave.

More than a sensory tent

Sensory Safe Space

A welcoming space away from the busiest parts of the event, adapted around the venue, audience and environment. Where suitable, this may be a tent, an indoor room or another dedicated space.

Sensory & Regulation Resources

A carefully selected range of sensory equipment, fidgets, lighting, comfortable items and regulation resources to support different needs.

Experienced Allies

Having the right people in the space matters just as much as the equipment. Our Allies help create a welcoming, understanding environment where people can take the time they need without judgement or pressure.

Flexible options for different events

Every venue and event is different, so we adapt what we provide around the space available and the people attending.

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Indoor Sensory Space

If your venue has a suitable room or quieter area, we can create a dedicated sensory safe space indoors.

  • Sensory and regulation resources
  • Comfortable areas to sit or pause
  • Lighting options where suitable
  • Setup adapted around the room
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Outdoor Sensory Space

For festivals, shows and outdoor community events, we can create a dedicated sensory area within the event site.

  • A space away from the busiest areas
  • Sensory and regulation equipment
  • Comfortable items and quieter zones
  • Setup adapted around the event and conditions
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Additional Sensory Resources

We can tailor the resources we bring depending on the event, audience and space available.

  • Tickle tunnel for movement, tactile exploration and sensory regulation
  • Lighting and visual sensory equipment
  • Fidgets and tactile resources
  • Blackout pod for a low-light, reduced-stimulation space

Support shaped around your event

No two events need exactly the same thing

A small community day needs something different from a large festival or agricultural show. We can work with indoor rooms, outdoor spaces, marquees, tents and existing event areas to create something that is practical, accessible and appropriate for your visitors. We will talk through your venue, expected attendance and event environment before deciding what setup makes sense.

Support may include:

  • In/Outdoor sensory safe space
  • Sensory and regulation equipment
  • Experienced Allies
  • PA support where required

Bring the Allies to your event

Tell us a little about what you are planning and we can talk through how Autism Support Allies could help make it more accessible. You do not need to know exactly what sensory provision you need before contacting us. That is what we are here to help with.

Useful details to include

  • Event date and location
  • Type and size of event
  • Indoor, outdoor or mixed setting
  • Any known accessibility or sensory requirements

Make inclusion something people can actually feel when they arrive.