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Kisharon Langdon's Richard Franklin at mezuzah ceremony with Kisharon Noé School pupils

July 16, 2026, 11:58 am

Kisharon Langdon boss is finalist in prestigious national Third Sector awards

Richard Franklin one of just seven people shortlisted for the Chief Executive Award

Norwood's vice chair of trustees, Justine Harris, Lady Nicola Mendelsohn, Lord Jon Mendelsohn and Norwood chief executive Naomi Dickson Pic: Godfrey Dyan

July 7, 2026, 1:10 pm

Norwood supporters honour outgoing co-presidents Lord and Lady Mendelsohn

Couple describe their 11-year tenure with learning disability and autism charity as 'one of the greatest honours of our lives'

By Michelle Rosenberg

Shona Bergson hopes sharing her family's experiences will help other parents navigating the autism support system.

July 6, 2026, 12:07 pm

‘We shouldn’t have to fight so hard’: Jewish mother’s plea for better autism support

After 16 years navigating the autism support system, a mother-of-five hopes telling her story will help other families who feel they are fighting the same battle alone

By Annabel Sinclair

National Autism Research Centre (Photo Credit: Dani Machlis/BGU)

July 6, 2026, 12:06 pm

The realities of being neurodiverse

After 16 years raising an autistic son, Shona Bergson shares why families need understanding, earlier support and less bureaucracy

By Shona Bergson

June 9, 2026, 9:41 pm

Kisharon Langdon raises £1million in 36 hours

Learning disability charity says fundraiser was a 'powerful celebration of the lives, voices and achievements of the people we support'

By Michelle Rosenberg

Kisharon Langdon members Zoe (C) & Benjamin (R) at New Chapters with family and Richard Franklin, Chief Executive.

March 4, 2026, 9:55 am

Kisharon Langdon celebrates World Book Day

New Chapters social enterprise invites guests to donate pre-loved books and meet members of learning disability and autism community

By Michelle Rosenberg

Keynote speakers Sarah, Shammai & Marc, people supported by Kisharon Langdon. Pic: Justin Grainge

January 29, 2026, 4:28 pm

Kisharon Langdon fundraising dinner raises £1.7 million

Grosvenor House erupts into cheers as band Electric Umbrella performs song written in collaboration with pupils from Wohl Campus and Kisharon Noé School

By Michelle Rosenberg

Dame Stephanie Shirley (Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Lynn Hart)

August 12, 2025, 1:31 pm

Kindertransport survivor who became an IT pioneer dies at 91

Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley was also a renowned philanthropist, donating significant sums to charities helping people with autism, including Kisharon-Langdon

By Daniel Sugarman

May 16, 2024, 12:20 pm

OPINION: Emotional scaffolding is at the heart of neurodiversity support

By joining an autistic person in their world this Mental Health Awareness Week, you can help reduce the increased risk of mental health challenges

By Naomi Dickson

Comedian and author Ashley Blaker in his new guise

April 17, 2024, 11:01 pm

Author Ashley Blaker is anything but normal

A diagnosis of ADHD and autism has helped the former Charedi comedian and family man understand himself a

By Brigit Grant

Artist-Jack-a-pupil-at-Kisharon-Wohl-campus-Kisharon-Noe-School-A-Loftus-Learning-Centre.

March 8, 2024, 10:58 am

Kisharon Langdon launches vital fundraiser to fill adult social care provision shortfall

Charity hopes to raise £2 million in just 36 hours this weekend towards £4 million funding gap

By Michelle Rosenberg

Claudia, who is supported by Kisharon Langdon

August 2, 2023, 11:50 am

OPINION: Kisharon Langdon represents a brave new vision in learning disability and autism

With the potential for 13.5% more of donor monies for frontline services, Kisharon Langdon CEO Richard Franklin writes about the largest communal merger in almost 30 years

By Richard Franklin

Chani-and-Deena-cooking-in-their-supported-living-home

August 2, 2023, 12:00 am

Kisharon and Langdon merge to form learning disability and autism community

Kisharon Langdon CEO Richard Franklin celebrates the beginning of "an exciting journey to make a positive impact on our community"

By Michelle Rosenberg

Kisharon and Langdon are excited to b exploring together the future for learning disabilities and autism

November 17, 2022, 9:56 am

Kisharon and Langdon size up merger to boost support for autism, learning disabilities

In a joint statement, the chief executives said: “Our priority is for those we support to feel engaged with and supported by the services offered."

By Jotam Confino

Science lab (Photo by ThisisEngineering RAEng on Unsplash)

January 11, 2021, 1:21 pm

Israeli researchers make autism gene mutation breakthrough

Hebrew University professor makes discovery which could help scientists find more effective therapies to deal with the disorder

By Jewish News Reporter

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