Friend In Me

I just want to thank you for everything yesterday and allowing us to hire your play space for our little girl’s special day. It was amazing and my kids and everone else had a blast. Also, thank you for helping me out before the party when I was stressing out, as I was on my own, I appreciate that. And thank you for the bathers and hats. Fox absolutely loves his hat and has not stopped wearing it. He has also asked if he and Skylar can have their shared birthday party at Friend In Me in June, that’s how much he loved it!

My daughter loved being in the trailer (Mobile Sensory Room) today. Unsure whether to go in at first, with the help of her sister and best friends, she went in. I watched as she relaxed and grounded herself again before she was right to keep going. Thanks so much for what you do.

I first met the amazing Lou & the incredible charity Friend In Me in 2021, when they partnered with Catch of the Day to throw the most EPIC party for my autistic son, William. He was turning eight, and no party had been planned. Not because he didn’t want one, but because when you’re different, when invites are rare and making friends is hard, it can all feel too overwhelming. But that day… it was perfect. It was magical. It was all about him – and he had the BEST day! All thanks to FIM. Friendships were formed, memories made. Since then, FIM continued to bring joy to us and thousands of families. I love everything FIM stands for, they care. They show up. They see the kids & families who are often left out, and they do something about it. Big hearts. Changing lives. Every single day.

We became involved with Friend In Me in 2019, when we met Louise Larkin, and it has been such a positive experience ever since. Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to attend many events with this amazing organisation, and every single one has been thoughtfully run, welcoming and genuinely inclusive. Friend In Me creates spaces that are accessible, safe and accepting, where everyone is welcomed exactly as they are. The sense of belonging at their events is something truly special, and it makes such a difference to families and individuals alike. We love being part of the Friend In Me family and are so grateful for the community, connection and opportunities they continue to create.