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Devon County Show Official Inclusion Partner 2026

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Josh Widdicombe Champions SEND The Help CIC for Essential Support in the Community
Celebrity comedian Josh Widdicombe has recently stepped forward to support SEND The Help CIC, a community interest company dedicated to providing vital assistance to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). His involvement shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by families and the importance of accessible, tailored support services. This blog explores how Josh’s backing is making a difference and why SEND The Help CIC plays a cruci
Grace Brown
Jan 13 min read


The Chill Tent : Creating Calm, Safety and Inclusion in Busy Spaces
Busy environments can be overwhelming. Festivals, community events, fairs and public spaces are often full of noise, crowds, bright lights and unpredictability. For many children, young people and adults with SEND, this can be a barrier to participation rather than a celebration. That’s where the SEND the Help Chill Tent comes in. What is the Chill Tent? The Chill Tent is a mobile sensory-friendly space designed to offer calm, regulation and emotional safety within busy envir
Grace Brown
Jan 22 min read


SEND the Help CIC Awarded National Lottery Community Fund Grant
SEND THE HELP CIC granted Bationsl Lottery Funding
Grace Brown
Nov 25, 20252 min read


The Open Palette
The Open Palette: A Creative Space for Young People to Breathe, Connect and Create SEND the Help is thrilled to announce The Open Palette — a brand-new art therapy project in partnership with Emma in Colour and Barnstaple Library. The Open Palette is a gentle, inclusive art workshop series designed for young people aged 14–18 (up to 21 with an EHCP) who are not currently in full-time education. Whether this is due to SEND, anxiety, burnout or trauma, these sessions offer a sa
Grace Brown
Oct 17, 20252 min read


How my journey led me to founding SEND the Help!
SEND the Help! Founder - Grace Brown Like many parents, my journey into the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)...
Grace Brown
Aug 30, 20252 min read
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