About the Project

Seeds of Hope is a Bengal Dragons Foundation initiative dedicated to supporting children, young people, and families within South Asian and Muslim communities in Wales who are living with autism and other neurodiverse needs.

Our aim is to create safe, inclusive spaces where families can access support, share experiences, and build confidence. We focus on breaking down stigma around neurodiversity, offering practical guidance, and ensuring that no family feels isolated.

What We’ve Done So Far

Since launching, Seeds of Hope has been dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive spaces for neurodiverse children and their families. We have delivered a variety of programmes, activities, and experiences designed to celebrate each child’s unique strengths, build confidence, and encourage learning and exploration in a safe environment. Alongside supporting the children, we have provided parents and carers with opportunities to connect, share experiences, and access practical guidance, promoting a strong sense of community. Through these efforts, we have begun to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve, planting the seeds for lasting growth, joy, and empowerment.

Events & Sessions Delivered

Neurodiverse sports day (Newport Stadium 30th August 2025) – Family Sports and Fun day created for children with SEN and their siblings to enjoy explore and shine in fun, inclusive and non-competitive environment. Every child went home with a medal, t-shirt, goody bag food & drinks and most importantly confidence and joy in their hearts.

Sensory Stay and Play Sessions – 8 specially curated fun filled stay and play session at community House Eton Road designed to support and celebrate neurodiverse children in our community, packed with exciting activities from sensory play, cake decorating, pizza making, baking dinosaur cookies to creating mashed potato Jurassic Park and a very special appearance from our own friendly Dino ‘Hopeasarus’

Trip to Techniquest – A special visit and relaxed session, created specifically for children who are neurodivergent. Offering a calming sensory considerate environment where children can explore at their own pace. With over 100 hands on exhibits, our young explorers had the chance to discover, play and learn in the most exciting and supportive way.

Trip to Puxton park Farm – A Day out for families with neurodivergent children who spent the day meeting animals, exploring the adventure playgrounds, enjoying the tractor rides and indoor soft play

Horse Riding Experience – Incredible equine-assisted therapy at Smugglers Equestrian centre where neurodivergent children had the opportunity to connect with nature, build confidence and enjoy a magical horse-riding experience.

Jump Trampoline Park session – Exclusively open for neurodivergent children and their families. An inclusive morning session of movement, connection and community in a safe and sensory-friendly space with focus on neurodiversity, wellbeing and fun.

An Evening for the Women Who Nurture – A heartfelt dinner at Kalcutta Restaurant, offering mothers of neurodivergent children a serene and welcoming space to unwind, connect, and share experiences, celebrating the care and strength they give every day.