Brunch Hour with RAGS
↻ Weekly, Fridays, term-time only
Romford Autistic Group Support
Supporting families with autism in Havering & Essex since 2003
Get SupportWho We Are
RAGS was founded in 2003 by a group of Havering parents who have children with an autism spectrum disorder, and we became a registered charity in 2009. We provide support, activities, and events for families with children on the autism spectrum — because every person with autism has potential to fulfil.
Our office is open two days a week, term time only, for membership forms and enquiries: Monday and Friday, 10am–2pm, at the FIG Educational Building.
RAGS is run by volunteers only — the trustees are also volunteers.
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Brunch Hour with RAGS
↻ Weekly, Fridays, term-time only
Brunch Hour with RAGS
↻ Weekly, Fridays, term-time only
What Families Say
RAGS has been a lifeline for our whole family. The support, advice and activities have made such a difference to our son and to us as parents. We no longer feel alone.
Parent of a 9-year-old member
When our daughter was diagnosed we felt completely overwhelmed. RAGS gave us a community of people who truly understand. The activities are brilliant and she loves coming.
Mother of a teenage member
I had no idea there was such brilliant local support available. RAGS connected us with other families, helped us navigate the system, and our son has made real friends here.
Father of an 11-year-old member
Latest News
Summer Coach Trip for 2026
Free day trip for our Members. July 2026 Full details are emailed to our Members.
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Partyman Dates 2025
HALLOWEEN PARTY – Wed 29th October CHRISTMAS PARTY – Members Only – Mon 22nd December Members will be emailed nearer …
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Summer Coach Trip for 2025
## Walton on the Naze Wednesday 30th July 2025 One stop route at Harold Hill Sports Centre to collect those waiting t…
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Science Museum’s “Night Owls” and “Early Birds” for Autism.
A Private Autism Session at the Science Museum. Some of our Members had a great time at the Science Museum last Satur…
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NEW for 2023 ! SUMMER DAY TRIP
Coach Trip to Walton on the Naze Wednesday 26th July 2023 Tickets £5 per seat Choice of 2 local Pickup Points: Large …
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Many fantastic gifts collected for our Christmas Timbuk2 event on 23rd December
A mini ‘Supermarket Sweep’ in Sainsbury’s today 15th November 2019 many fantastic gifts collected for our Christmas T…
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Every donation helps us provide activities, events and support for families with autism in Havering.
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Welcome to Romford Autistic Group Support
- Are you a young person with Autism/Aspergers?
- Do you care for someone with Autism/Aspergers?
- Do you have concerns about your child's development or behaviour?
- RAGS offers a support network for families who have a member with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum condition or who are seeking a diagnosis.
- We are the only independent parent-led support group based in Havering for families in Havering.
- Our board of Trustees is made up of local parents and experienced professionals in the field of autism.
- RAGS welcome families that may not meet the criteria for support elsewhere. We believe life is challenging enough without having to fight for your concerns to be heard because of a failure to tick someone's box.
- RAGS are self supporting, we rely on donations, fundraising & membership subscriptions.
- Autism is a condition that impacts on the whole family. RAGS welcomes siblings to our activities because we believe they have special needs too.