Online creative clubs where neurodivergent young people can draw, write, make and make friends
Explore creatively in a low-demand environment
Our creative clubs are all about self-expression and connection. Each week they’ll explore ideas, try new approaches and share what they’re working on, in sessions run by neurodivergent artists and writers who genuinely love what they’re hosting. Everything happens in a calm, low-demand space, at their own pace and supported by 100% neurodivergent mentors who get it.
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✔ No diagnosis needed
✔ Camera optional
✔ Small consistent groups
✔ Safe, secure private server
✔ ND mentors who 'get it'
✔ Low-demand PDA-friendly
✔ Support for EBSA kids
✔ EOTAS/EHCP fundable
✔ Combine with 1-2-1 mentoring
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Booking
Click a club, select a day and time and book (or join the waitlist if the club is full).
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What parents say
" The clubs have been such a great thing for my ND child. The fact that all the facilitators are ND and great role models helps too. Just a brilliant, inclusive space. So glad we gave it a try. "
" My daughter said that everyone was nice and understanding and had similar difficulties and challenges. It meant she could relate to. She especially liked that it was run by neurodivergent adults. "
" It's so hard to find a small group of people who 'get it'. The warmth and care in the session was wonderful. "
Choose your Club
Combine clubs with 1-to-1 mentoring
Many of our young people combine small-group clubs with 1-to-1 mentoring. Some game with their mentors or do creative projects, others explore friendships, neurodivergent experiences and growing up. Our mentors are games designers, server hosts, esports competitors and desginers, so there's a mentor for everyone! We match kids with mentors that share their interests, traits and lived experiences.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How Creative Clubs clubs work
Our creative clubs are built around making things together and sharing ideas, in ways that feel social rather than performative. Sessions are shaped by what the group wants, so no two weeks are quite the same, and they’re shaped over time by the young people who are involved.
Everyone joins however suits them. Cameras can be on or off, and young people can talk on mic, type in the chat, share their work, create quietly alongside others or just watch until they feel ready. Moving, stimming, fidgeting and ticcing are all welcome, and anyone can switch how they take part at any point.
1
Arrive
We meet on Zoom and start by checking in on how everyone’s feeling and their energy levels. Young people can answer on mic, in the chat or with a quick poll.
2
Warm up
A quick prompt, game or creative challenge gets ideas flowing gently. It gives everyone an easy way in, without needing to know what to make.
3
Create together
This is the heart of the session. Young people draw, write or make, following the week’s theme or working on their own projects, with the group alongside them.
4
Share & Inspire
There’s time to share work in progress, talk through ideas and get inspired by each other. Sharing is always optional, and looking counts too.
5
Wrap up
Finish by sharing highlights and collecting ideas for what the group wants to try next time. Members help decide what happens in their club going forwards.
Activities everyone can get involved with
How we make our Creative Clubs accessible
Prompts and Games
Creative prompts, writing games and random generators spark ideas, so nobody has to start from a blank page.
Works in Progress
The focus is on exploring rather than finishing. Sketches, half-ideas and experiments are all celebrated. Some young people never share what they’re working on and that’s welcome to!
Any materials
Pencils and paper, a tablet, a notebook or a laptop all work. Young people can use whatever they’re most comfortable with. They don’t need anything special!
No pressure to share
Young people can keep their work to themselves, share a little or show everything. Whatever they choose is the right choice.
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A community. A place to belong
Friendships at Uncommon
Friendships start in clubs
Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, and for many young people it starts in a club.
A shared game, a regular time, familiar faces week after week.
Over time, usernames become friends, and a shared hobby becomes "these are my people."
Trust grows in our Hub and servers
So friendships can continue beyond club, all members are invited to join our moderated online Community Hub. Here they can take part in club challenges, share images of their latest builds, and create friendships that last.
Monthly Minecraft club members also get access to our private server open 10am-8pm Mon-Sun, so they can keep building and adventuring between sessions.
Friendships In Real Life
When kids want to continue a friendships beyond Uncommon, we connect parents, so you can support friendship building at your pace.
Outside of Uncommon club members game together, visit each other, or meetup at events.
"Some kids in drawing club, who've been here since it began in January 2025, discovered they're all going to Comic Con this weekend!" – Len
MEET THE MENTORS
Meet our club mentors - and role models
Our mentors are:
✔ Relatable young neurodivergent adults
✔ Enthusiastic fans, who love sharing passions
✔ Empathic and supportive role models
✔ Trained in supporting ND young people
✔ DBS-checked and safeguarding trained
Getting Started with Creative
Joining something new can feel like a big step, for young people and parents alike. Here’s exactly what happens from booking to first session, so there are no surprises. We’ll support you at every stage, and you can email hello@uncommonminds.co.uk any time if something feels tricky.
1. Book your place through the Momence app. We’ll email your setup instructions and Zoom link. Momence is also where you’ll manage bookings and find your Zoom links, which are also emailed to you ahead of sessions.
2. Tell us about your child. New families complete a short intake form. Our mentors read every form before the first session, so your child is welcomed by people who already know a little about them.
3. Book in a quick ID check if you’re new to Uncommon. Every young person completes an intake process and a brief identity check, so we know exactly who is in our sessions. If appearing on camera is difficult, we’ll work with families to find an accessible alternative. This step must be completed before your child’s first session.
4. Get the tech set up. Your child will need Zoom on a laptop, tablet or phone. If you’re unsure about anything, we’ll help sort it out before the first session.
5. Join the session. Our mentors will welcome your young person in and help them find their feet. If there are any challenges, our team is ready to support you and your family.
6. Join the community. Once ID checks are complete, members can join our online Community Hub, so friendships can carry on between sessions.
Pricing and how to join
Become a member
Find belonging, through familiar peers, mentors and sessions. Get free access to our online community, server access (gaming club members), and community activities.
*Enquire seperately about LA funded pricing
One club each week
Two clubs each week
Three clubs each week
Four clubs each week
Five clubs each week
£50/month
£90/month
£130/month
£165/month
£200/month
Begin gently, with mentoring
Try one-to-one mentoring with our neurodivergent mentors. Individual support shaped around interests, needs and capacity. Plus mentors can help young people join and navigate new friendships our small-group clubs. A helping hand when you need one.
Parent-paid mentoring
Funded mentoring
£48/hour
£50+VAT/hour
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A few things you might be wondering
Not sure where to start?
Finding the right people can begin with one small, manageable step.
Book a call with our team and we can explore what might work best for your family.
Or tell us what you’re wondering about by email and someone from our team will get back to you.
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