ADHD charity named Charity of the Year at Yorkshire Pride in Diversity Awards

The Henry Grierson ADHD & Mental Health Foundation has been named 2026 Charity of the Year at the Pride in Diversity Awards Yorkshire.

The Foundation was set up by the Grierson family after their son Henry died by suicide on 21 April 2024, aged 17, following years of ADHD-related struggle. Registered with the Charity Commission in April 2026 (no. 1217674), it works to break the link between ADHD and suicide, supporting children and young people with ADHD and their families across West Yorkshire.

Winning Charity of the Year, less than three months after registration, recognises the pace and impact of the Foundation’s first year. Its work already includes a peer mentoring pilot with Batley Multi Academy Trust, a neuro-affirming coaching pathway for boys and young men, and the “Too Many Failed” campaign pressing for earlier ADHD screening. The Foundation’s fundraising night, Henry’s Sound in Brighouse, drew more than 130 people and raised over £6,000.

Dr Ruth Grierson, founder and Chair, said:

“We are so proud to bring this home to Brighouse. We started the Foundation in Henry’s name because too many young people with ADHD are being let down, and too many families are living through what we have lived through. This award belongs to everyone who has stood with us, our trustees, our volunteers, the schools and the families. It tells us the message is landing. Now we keep going.”

The Foundation is a family effort. Dr Grierson, who has ADHD herself, leads the charity alongside four fellow trustees and a growing group of volunteers and local partners.