Giggs launches fundraiser to open school for neurodivergent children
St James House will feature both a school and an assessment centre for young people aged 11 to 18
Giggs is opening a school for neurodivergent children and young people in Kent, and has launched a fundraiser to support its build.
A former office block, named St James House, is set to be converted into a school and assessment centre for students with SEND and those in alternative provision, aged 11 to 18, in Gravesend, Kent.
Giggs, who has openly spoken about his autism and his children’s neurodivergence previously, revealed on Instagram that he’s teamed up with OMG Foundation to help establish the new school.
"[We’re] bringing more support to help with our children’s futures," he explained. "Being autistic myself, I know we all got superpowers. I want to get the greatest minds who understand how to unlock the greatest potential."
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OMG Foundation explained that the school will support a surplus of young neurodivergent people in the area who are "currently excluded from mainstream education".
"While we have secured a suitable local building, it requires a complete refurbishment to transform it into a safe, therapeutic and inclusive learning environment," they said.
The building will feature a school expected to open in January 2027, and an assessment centre expected to open as soon as September 2026, with dozens of classrooms, studios, a gym, playground, and much more to be built.
Giggs said that he hopes to employ "the greatest teachers who understand autistic and ADHD minds and can bring out the genius", and promises to establish a "fun" environment.
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OMG Foundation and Giggs are now looking to raise £930,000 to support the build and help cover refurbishment and operational costs, "so we can safely welcome children and young people into the building."
Public figures, including Damien Hirst, Robbie Williams and Stephen Fry, have all supported the school’s build by donating materials such as signed books and paintings, which will be auctioned off to raise money.
"Everyone’s pulling together for this incredible cause," Giggs said. "We’ve got lots of work to do, but we’re already putting our money where our mouth is."
Watch a walk-through of the new school and assessment centre below, and donate here.
Gemma Ross is Mixmag’s Associate Digital Editor