Josh
Founder
“Josh Is the Founder of Noa's Place”
About
About Noa's Place
We support families and neurodivergent and disabled children and adults with understanding, connection and community. You're welcome exactly as you are.
No family should have to reach crisis before they get support.
Our story
Behind every charity is a story
Here's ours.
How it all began
Noa's Place is a community-led project inspired by our little boy, Noa.
Noa has complex sensory and developmental needs, and like so many families, we found ourselves navigating long NHS waiting lists, confusing systems, and feeling completely alone while trying to cope.
We don't want any other family to go through what we did.
What began as a small family's struggle has grown into a vision for change. We've learned that early support prevents crisis, and that every family deserves a place to belong, not years from now, but today.
“We don't want any other family to go through what we did. Early support prevents crisis, and every family deserves a place to belong.”
Why we exist
Families shouldn't have to wait for crisis
Across the UK, families are facing:
- •Long waiting lists for assessments and support
- •Isolation and carer burnout
- •Limited help until things reach breaking point
Early support changes everything.
It prevents trauma, reduces crisis intervention, and helps families thrive, not just survive.
What drives us
Our vision & mission
Our vision
We create welcoming spaces where neurodivergent and disabled individuals and families find understanding, connection, and community. You're welcome exactly as you are. This is a place where everyone can simply be themselves and shine.
Our mission
Our mission is to create calm, inclusive, and sensory-aware spaces thoughtfully designed for neurodivergent and disabled individuals and families. We listen, we understand, and we respond with kindness, building a supportive community where no one is ever left to face challenges alone.
Our values
What guides everything we do
Kindness
We meet every family with patience, compassion and warmth.
Belonging
No one should feel alone here. Everyone has a place.
Listening
Families and individuals help shape what we do and how we do it.
Calm
We create gentle, sensory-considerate spaces where people can breathe.
Growth
We support small steps, personal strengths and long-term flourishing.
Our people
Meet the team
The people building Noa's Place day to day, supporting families and our community.
Bethany
People & Culture Lead
“Beth leads our People & Culture at Noa's Place”
Our board
Meet our trustees
Real people with a shared passion for supporting families with additional needs.
Megan
Co-Chair
“A neurodiverse parent of two neurodiverse children with expertise in academic research, marketing, and funding. Megan understands first-hand the challenges families face navigating SEN support.”
Laura
Co-Chair
“With years of experience in neurodiversity and inclusion, Laura is passionate about ensuring every child and family feels included, supported, and empowered.”
Sophia
Trustee
“Educational and Child Psychologist and founder of Find A Way CIC. As a mum of two, Sophia combines professional expertise with personal understanding, always keeping families at the centre.”
Mathew
Trustee
“Chief Executive Officer of The Priestley Academy Trust, serving over 2,500 children. A father of two, Mathew brings education leadership and strategic governance experience.”
Nicole
Trustee
“Chartered Accountant and Head of Finance with expertise in commercial strategy and operations. As a mum to a two year old, Nicole is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where every child can thrive.”
Lee
Trustee
“Lee has worked on projects across the UK and beyond but has returned home to live and work, as Group Property Director, for an local investor / developer in based in Halifax town centre. ”
As featured on
Our Hub campaign
Building towards the Noa's Place Hub
Day to day, Noa's Place is here for families and for neurodivergent and disabled children and adults through tools, sessions, stories and community.
Alongside that work, we're campaigning for a dedicated sensory-aware community hub in Halifax: a place shaped with families, where everyone can belong.
Concept vision: a colourful, welcoming Hub for every family
Together we make space for every family to
shine
Join our mission
Together, we can create a community where every family feels supported, seen and valued. Your support makes a difference.