£300k grant to turn farm into autism training hub
- Andrea Stephenson
- Mar 18
- 1 min read

The North East Autism Society (NEAS), based at the Drum Industrial Estate, has secured a £300,000 government grant to help transform a farm into a training hub for autistic people.
The charity has plans to create a visitor attraction with a cider press, café and sustainable farm at the 78-acre New Warlands Farm in County Durham.