OPEN SPECTRUM COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Open Spectrum Company Limited By Guarantee operates a free, volunteer-run membership club for children and young people up to the age of 30 who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or a similar condition. Membership is open to anyone who meets the age and diagnosis criteria; after completing an online registration form, the club's secretary approves access within a day or two, enabling members to book a range of limited-capacity activities on a first-come, first-served basis.

The club's flagship offering is a weekly dance programme, which has been recognised with two awards at the inaugural Golden Dance Awards Ireland - Dance Parent for coordinator Aideen Cullen and Dance Teacher for Inclusion & Disability for Shauna Coffey. In addition, Open Spectrum now delivers art-therapy sessions led by Kate Hoey, supported by an €8,000 grant from the Toy Show Fund (Community Foundation of Ireland), expanding creative opportunities for its members. All activities are provided at no cost, with no part-payments or refunds, reflecting the organisation's commitment to inclusive, accessible enrichment for young people on the autism spectrum.