Welcome to The A Game!

Our role is simple but important: to create welcoming spaces where young people can connect, belong and enjoy being part of a community. 

The A Game is a neurodivergent-positive charity in the North East of England where young people can come along, be themselves, have fun and find their people. We’re all about building community, reducing isolation and making it easier to connect, especially for those who might find mainstream social activities difficult or just a bit exhausting.

Our in-person socials are relaxed, welcoming and deliberately low-pressure. There’s no expectation to stand in a circle and introduce yourself, join in with every activity or have a deep conversation with a stranger! You can play a game, make something, chat, meet new people, join in when you feel ready, or simply enjoy being somewhere you feel comfortable. For young people who have struggled with school or college, found it hard to make friends, or haven’t quite found their crowd, that can make a surprisingly big difference.

We believe friendship can happen naturally when people have something fun to do together. A video game, a board game, a creative activity or a shared interest can take the pressure off and give people an easy reason to sit down at the same table. Sometimes the first step towards a new connection is simply, “Do you want to play?”

The A Game is also a place where being a bit different isn’t something you have to explain or hide. We celebrate all brain types and create opportunities for young people to connect in their own way, at their own pace.   

While we celebrate neurodivergence and promote wellbeing, we are not a mental health service or specialist disability support group. 

See online and in-person for more info.