Every mile creates opportunity
The Great Big Ride helps Autism In Racing create autism-friendly racedays, community experiences, mentoring and career pathways for autistic and neurodivergent people.
DragonBet Match Funding Challenge
£207 raised
of a £5,000 match-funded target
Every donation helps create autism-friendly racedays, mentoring, community experiences and long-term accessibility across racing.
Donate nowWhat happens when you fundraise?
Behind every donation is a real person, a real family and a real opportunity.
Watch the Shaw Family story
The Shaw family video shows why autism-friendly racedays matter. Preparation, reassurance, quieter spaces and a welcoming team can make the difference between staying home and being able to enjoy a day at the races.
Small adjustments can create meaningful memories for families.
Watch On YouTubeWhat can happen in the right environment
“It honestly was the best few hours. I’ve never seen Oliver like that before. It’s amazing what can be done in the right environment.”
At Newmarket Pony Academy, Oliver was able to meet the ponies, build confidence and enjoy the experience at his own pace within a calm, welcoming and supportive setting.
Your fundraising helps create more moments like this for autistic children, young people and their families.
Read Oliver’s StoryMentoring That Opens Doors
The mentoring programme helps autistic and neurodivergent people explore strengths, build confidence and access real opportunities across racing.
From interest to real work experience
Ethan completed two days of work experience at Ascot Racecourse, gaining first-hand insight into the racing industry and supporting the team with ticketing, badges, labels and barcodes.
Preparation beforehand helped reduce uncertainty, including what to expect, where to go, timings, clothing and the working environment.
Explore Mentoring
Bloodstock and auctioneering pathway
“The Autism in Racing Mentoring Programme has given me the confidence and real-world experience I needed to move forward.”
Louis has been supported to explore bloodstock and auctioneering pathways, including shadowing opportunities and industry introductions.
Grounds and practical career route
Mentoring has supported a practical route into racecourse and grounds-related experience, including placements, training and steps towards employment.
Create more opportunities
Funds raised through the Great Big Ride help us support more autistic and neurodivergent people into confidence, experience and potential work pathways across racing.
Fund MentoringBuilding confidence, curiosity and community
The National Stud welcomed learners from Red2Green across three community visits in partnership with Autism In Racing.
Learners spent time in a working stud environment, met the team, explored the surroundings and learned more about the horses and specialist care involved in the industry.
“A calm, patient and welcoming environment.”
Read The Red2Green StoryWhere your donation goes
Every donation helps create practical support, real experiences and long-term change across racing.
What we are building
Your support helps Autism In Racing continue the behind-the-scenes work needed to create lasting change.
More Autism-Friendly Fixtures
Increasing opportunities for families to attend racing with confidence.
More Community Days
Creating supported experiences for schools, groups and community organisations.
Permanent Sensory Spaces
Working with racecourses to create support that lasts beyond selected fixtures.
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Help create belonging, confidence and opportunities.
Help make The Great Big Ride 2026 our biggest impact yet.