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It provides extra comforts for the patients and benefits for the nursing staff in the mental health services of the Warrington Community, St Helens and Knowsley and Wigan and Leigh districts.
AbilityNet helps over 165,000 people a year who thought they couldn't use a computer because of a disability, overcome their problems. Computers open up the world of communication, learning and work; or simply shopping, emailing and having fun with friends and family across the world.
Accounting for Africa identifies projects in Africa supported annually through The Times Leadership Challenge (www.challengeafrica.co.uk). Projects range from teaching in communities, to supporting small businesses and building schools. All are designed to help African people help themselves. 100% of all donations are spent on the ground in Africa. The charity deducts no administration costs.
Multi-media for a change! Acting Up helps people with communication difficulties take greater control of their lives. Isolated older people, people with learning difficulties, mental health service users and others use the power of multi-media to get involved and make community care services more aware and more responsive to their needs.<p> If you would like more information, please visit our website: http://www.acting-up.org.uk
The Trust was set up in memory of Adam Rogers, who died of cancer, aged 13, in 2006. It aims to help children with cancer to have improved conditions of life, and also adults with learning difficulties (a cause close to Adam's heart as his brother has Down's Syndrome). It provides grants, funding and support to charities and organisations to achieve these aims.
Advocacy Matters (Wales) exists to promote the rights, interests and inclusion of people with a learning disability through a range of advocacy, participation and volunteering schemes. The organisation's vision is that individuals with a disability are recognised as equal citizens who participate in society and control their own lives.
Agape Family Care Trust is a Christian based charity founded to provide help. care and support for young people (and their families) with profound physical and learning disabilities.
The Albany Charity is a fund run by London Taxi Drivers for children with Special Needs, giving them fun filled days out which are not provided by the homes and schools. Our main trip is to Margate where the children are entertained during the day, culminating at the Wintergardens with a dinner, presents and disco in the evening.
ASSERT provides support to the individuals and families who are affected by Angelman Syndrome. This is done by sending out information packs, producing a regular newsletter and providing a helpline to support families and professionals.
Ansaar supports People with Learning Disabilities and Carers by the provision of information, advice and support. It provides a unique separate gender day activities service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and supports them in getting employment and doing voluntary work. Bi-lingual staff offers free advice and advocacy support to Carers.
Arbour House, Warrenpoint is a voluntary, unpaid respite house that provides weekend and summer holiday care for young adults with a learning disability. It was founded in 1991 to meet the growing need for respite among families of young people with a learning disability in the South Down and South Armagh areas. There are no paid staff in Arbour House.
Asian People's Disability Alliance's provides services to disabled people, their families and their carers, based on their specific personal, cultural and community needs. It works in the UK and Internationally. Set up in 1988, it is led and managed by Asian people with disabilities.
Aspergers 4 Herts is a charity trust set up to support children and families affected by Asperger Syndrome. Our aim is to provide information, assistance and socialisation to enable better opportunities to form much needed peer groups, thus supporting and encourage social skills.
At Home in the Community is a Christian charity which supports and enables adults with learning disabilities to live their lives to the full. It does this by providing domiciliary care, independent support living and residential care and also by promoting understanding in the community of the needs and aspirations of people with learning disabilities.
Autism Concern is a charity which provides support and options to people affected by all forms of autism in gaining independence and control of their lives.
Autism Cymru is a purely Welsh charity. All Trustees live in Wales and it is staffed by Welsh based practitioners. In recognition of its work Autism Cymru was S4C's Charity of the Year during 2006. Its key strategic work includes raising Public awareness of autism throughout Wales; lobbying Welsh and UK governments to introduce specific policies and strategies for autism; providing comprehensive bi-lingual information on autism to families through awares.org, delivering training throughout Wales; setting-up a Welsh centre for autism research; projecting Welsh autism issues in the EC and playing a key role in setting-up the EC's forthcoming European Autism Alliance.
Autism NI (PAPA) is Northern Ireland’s main autism charity. Formed in 1989 by a group of concerned parents and professionals, the charity supports a network of 17 branches and local support groups across Northern Ireland. We provide free advice and information, a helpline and support for parents and carers, an Autism library and a wide range of training courses throughout Northern Ireland.
Autism Treatment trust is dedicated to helping individuals with autism reach optimum health and learning.
autism.west midlands aims to improve the quality of life for people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families by raising awareness of the condition and making provision for the individual needs of people with autistic spectrum disorders.
Bag Books works to enrich the lives of those with the most profound learning disabilities. Bag Books sees a world where everyone can enjoy the learning, communication and fun of a story. Its multi-sensory story packs are the leading educational resource for children, teens and adults with severe to profound learning disabilities.
Barnet Mencap provides support, advice and information to people with learning disabilities and their families. Some of the services include social days out, repite care, sports activities, family and care support, volunteering, housing and general advice.
Bede is a community based charity offering opportunities for people in Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Southwark. It aims to help people develop their skills, talents and confidence and contribute to the community. It offers youth work, services for adults with learning disabilities, help for victims of hate crime especially domestic violence and homophobic crime and community development work
The Berkshire Autistic Society aims to help improve and support the lives of people with Autism, their parents, their familes and carers.
Give a Child a Chance raises money for disadvantaged children living in Berkshire to help them live more rewarding and fulfilling lives. It supports both individual children and groups, with grants for specific projects or pieces of equipment.
The Bling Fling is a new and exciting charity walk for Aberdeen. Monies raised will help refurbish the chemotherapy ward at ARI, fund local breast cancer research and benefit Archway, a charity which supports local kids and adults with learning disabilities.
Provision of sport and leisure for adults and children in The Bradford District
Brandon Trust works with and for people with learning disabilities. It aims to support and enable people with complex needs to live the lives they choose. Brandon maximise an individual’s independence through Supported Living, Education, Residential Services, Training, Work Learning and Leisure.
Break provides a range of services for children, adults and families in need. These services include: Homes for Children and Young Adults, Supported Holidays and Respite Care, Assessments for Families in Crisis, Mental Health Services for Women, Day Support Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mentoring Schemes for Young People.
We support Breakspeare school with our time, skills and money to improve the equipment and facilities for the children and young people. <p> Opportunity with Dignity
It provides training, education and employment opportunities for adults that face multiple disadvantages within the community
The Charity provides support for families in the Bristol area who have children with Downs Syndrome. This includes assisting new parents and helping them to understand that the arrival of a child with Downs Syndrome is not the end of the world. A range of events and outings are organised throughout the year including a subsidised annual holiday and a very popular annual Christmas party.
Bristol Dyslexia Trust supports needy students of all ages and abilities (4 - 60+ years) with specific learning difficulties. i.e. dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Aspergers, mild autistic spectrum disorder, and language/communication difficulties. It provides funding to help students access specialist teaching, assessments and advice.
It provides community based music therapy to children and adults of all ages with a wide range of special needs using music as a basis for forming a relationship and developing communication, providing an opportunity for self-expression where words are difficult or impossible.
Bromley Autistic Trust is committed to improving the quality of life of people of all ages with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and supporting those who care for them. It provides assistance both for families with an autistic child and adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome.
BUILD is led by, and works for the benefit of, adults and young people with learning difficulties and other disabilities. It achieves this through social, leisure and learning activities, including a community based befriending scheme, youth projects, a weekly social club, young adults social networking group and a research and training consultancy service.
Parent led building for the future is aiming for a purpose built building for all the disabled children in the Wokingham borough where the children and their families can go , where they can feel accepted understood and valued.
‘Where people fight poverty, tackle injustice, and realise their potential together.’ Cambridge House is a multipurpose voluntary organisation working in Southwark,for the last 120 years, to alleviate the local effects of poverty and to support social change. Please see our website for further details.
The Charity provides holiday playschemes for children with severe learning disabilities. The children are given the opportunity to experience leisure activities the same as children who do not have disabilities. In addition their families receive some respite from caring. The children enjoy themselves in a caring and safe environment.
We offer planned home/community support services for carers looking after a relative or friend with care needs Our service provides a chance for carers to be relieved of their caring role for short periods of time, giving them a much needed break.
The Camden Society is a London-wide organisation providing a range of modern services that emphasise the human rights of people with disabilities. Founded 40 years ago, it continues to run and develop services to support people to live, work, relax and socialise in the ways that they choose.
Camphill has been part of the Aberdeen City and Shire community since 1939. More than 700 people live and work in six local Camphill communities. Together they offer education, training, work and living opportunities for vulnerable children, young people, adults and older people.
The Camphill Family raises funds for the eleven communities of The Camphill Village Trust. Established over 50 years ago, the charity assists adults with special needs to create a rich and fulfilling home, social and working life in large and small intentional life-sharing communities in both rural and urban settings.
Camtrust provides Further Education opportunities for older teenagers and adults with all types of disabilities. The students gain experience of a work-place and grow in confidence through their involvement in Camtrusts Design and Print company which operates as a Social Enterprise, where all profits are directed back into Camtrust.
Canterbury Oast Trust provides long term 24-hour care in family-style homes for adults with learning and physical disabilities in Kent and East Sussex. The Trust also runs a programme of personal development, skills training and work experience which brings residents into contact with the general public, helping to break down barriers and foster a greater understanding of disability.
Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to “share the love of Jesus” with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Floating Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is a UK wide charity which provides information and support to families and professionals caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities, who are described as having challenging behaviour.<p>The CBF was founded twelve years ago by a parent carer Vivien Cooper: "When our son Daniel was diagnosed with Cri du Chat Syndrome, the only information given was a single sheet of paper. This wasn't much help when Daniel was pulling the curtains down, ripping his mattress open and eating the stuffing, or banging his head. With specialist help, children like Daniel can learn ways to communicate that mean they don't need to resort to challenging behaviour. Frustrated that this specialist understanding had not reached us sooner when we needed it, I set up the foundation in order to provide information and support to other families caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities"<p>The CBF provides a range of resources on issues surrounding challenging behaviour and actively campaigns at national policy level. Resources are free to parent carers.<p>"Our aim is for children and adults with severe learning disabilities, who are described as having challenging behaviour, having the same life opportunities as everyone else, including home life, education, employment and leisure"<p>For more information visit our website:<p> www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk<p>Email: info@thecbf.org.uk<p>Tel: 01634 838739
The charity is a voluntary organisation which exists to enhance the lives of the disabled and isolated elderly and housebound in the Staffordshire Moorlands by providing friendship & support, transport, day care, information & advice and other supportive services, mainly through volunteers.
It helps people of all ages with a Learning Disability by providing various clubs, schemes, subsidised leisure activities and other services to members, parents and carers. Membership is open to anybody with an empathy in our cause and they receive news magazines, special offers and gifts throughout the year.
The Chiltern Centre provides essential short break respite care services to children and young people with physical and/or learning disabilities, some of whom also have complex medical needs. Whilst chidren and young people are enjoying the Centre their parents and carers have an opportunity to devote much needed time to themselves and other family members.
It raises money to buy multi-sensory equipment to give fun and relaxation to children and young people who aren’t able to express themselves as fully as Claire-Louise could. Claire believed that music and movement helped her to overcome problems and so could help others to feel better about themselves too.
CLASS supports children with language and communication disorders in East Dunbartonshire. The children are aged between 3 and 16 years and attend units within local primary or secondary schools. CLASS raises funds to provide much needed resources as well as trips, activities and sports groups for the children.
The Coach House Trust provides occupational, educational, training and employment opportunities for those most disadvantaged in the labour market.
The COINS Foundation funds projects offering relief to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. We make grants to organisations that can demonstrate the investment tangibly improves the lives of many, in a sustainable way. In particular, projects focusing on construction, education and technically innovative projects for learning and enablement.
Compass is a network of projects for people with learning disabilities. It is a small local charity. Compass offers advocacy support, advice and guidance to people with learning disabilities to improve the quality of their lives. Projects include Can Can Recycling, Can Can Bazaar (social businesses) and Beyond(Youth project)
The charity helps to provide equipment and facilities to advance social, physical and/or educational opportunities of the pupils attending a special school for children with learning disabilities. The school caters for children aged 4 to 16 who have many different syndromes and other learning needs including Autism and communication difficulties.
Every day across Scotland, Cornerstone is providing care and support in your community to enable children, young people and adults with disabilities and other support needs to enjoy a valued life. <p> With a team of experienced and motivated staff we provide a wide range of services to over 1000 people each year and are committed to improving the lives of the people we support.
The Cornwall Down's Syndrome Support Group is run by parents to help families affected by Down's syndrome living in Cornwall. We offer families a chance to meet, socialise and share information, friendship and support. We organise fun days out, trips away and challenging fund raising activities.
Cosgrove Care provides services for people and families affected by learning disabilities and complex needs. For adults, these include registered accommodation, supported independent living, volunteer befriending, employment, further education, supported employment and recreational activities. For children and young people, Cosgrove provides developmental training after-school and during holidays.
It helps approximately 60 children with severe learning difficulties and special needs to experience the joy of riding and thereby improve their self-confidence, muscle tone, balance, communication skills and independence.
It provides support and information for parents, familes and carers and raises awareness of the syndrome amongst the medical profession. Actively involved in raising funds to promote and provide research into the Syndrome. Organises annual Conference and forwards bi-annual newsletters
Daisy Chain supports and helps families/carers who are affected by autism. Daisy Chain is raising funds to build a respite centre for children with autism. It is based on a 5.5-acre farm in the North East and has already developed an animal petting farm, sensory gardens, play area, horticultural area and wetland area.
It provides a safe working environment to assist those with mental health issues and learning difficulties using Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
The Daylight Centre Fellowship is a charity which works with vulnerable adults from Wellingborough and surrounding areas to help them cope with a range of challenges, including homelessness, complex mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse, medical problems, isolation and loneliness
Dee Banks School is a school for Children with profound and severe learning difficulties. As part of our adventure playground project we are trying to complete the 3rd phase providing the children with a cycle track and secure bike shed.
Emotional and practical support to carers in Derwentside.
DGSM yourChoice is an affiliation of Royal Mencap Society. The charity works with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers in the North Kent and Medway areas. Support is provided through housing, independent living, day services, employment and training, advice and information, leisure, sport, evening clubs and much more! The charity aims to develop self fulfillment and independence for every individual with a learning disability enabling them to lead a life in the community like any other person.
Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres provide a place where children, from birth to five years, with special needs and disabilities come to develop skills through therapeutic play. More than this, it is a place where their parents and carers are welcome, where they can make friends and share experiences.
Disability Action Yorkshire provides high quality services that enable disabled people to live the lifestyle of their choosing, this includes residential care with training for independent living, work, training for work and support within peoples own homes.
Disability Care Enterprise is a Suffolk charity, supporting people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities of all ages. All money raised goes directly in grants to individuals for equipment to help improve their quality of life, as all administration costs are covered by sponsorship from local Suffolk business people.
The DPC is a day centre for elderly and disabled people. The object of the charity is to offer friendship, support and a sense of community to those who would otherwise be isolated by their personal circumstances.
Dorset Scope is a charity working with children and adults with Cerebral Palsy who have physical and learning disabilities working in Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset.
It helps to promote equal opportunities for people with Down syndrome and offer support to them and their families. It promotes public awareness of Down syndrome and encourages and helps local support groups. It provides information through conferences, workshops, newsletters and its website.
A charity providing a range of residential , respite and day care services for adults who have a learning disbility and their families
Down's South is a thriving member-run charity and support network for children with Down's Syndrome and their families. South London-based, it provides a specialist speech and language therapy service for children (birth to 10 years) unavailable elsewhere, including the private sector. It operates a catchment area from Wandsworth to Greenwich.
Two babies are born every day with Down's syndrome. Through information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and professionals, the Down's Syndrome Association helps these people live full and rewarding lives.
Is a national charity formed by parents of Down Syndrome children and adults who wanted a greater emphasis placed on medical research in order to alieviate the problems caused by learning difficulties and to relieve and reduce the associated health complications caused by illnesses like early onset Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
6 million people in the UK are affected by dyslexia, that's 10% of the population. Dyslexia can affect all areas of your life, not just reading and writing. It can cause low self esteem, anxiety, frustration and even depression if unidentified. Through our 26 centres, 158 outposts and our work in schools we work to improve lives through education. <p> Your money could make a real difference to the lives of those affected by dyslexia. <p> £25 - could fund a one hour session of multi-sensory tuition £50 - could pay for a parent to attend an awareness course £100 - could help towards the cost of keep a local centre open for one day Your donation will enable us to continue with our valuable work.
Free children’s clinics for the diagnosis and treatment of reading difficulties. Provides accurate and unbiased information on latest research to educational/health professionals, media and general public in UK and internationally. Supports academic researchers – developing the skills and knowledge needed to continue scientific advance in the study of dyslexia.
Dyslexia Scotland is the voluntary organisation representing the needs and interests of dyslexic people in Scotland.
The Foundation is an information and resource centre for those wishing to learn about dyspraxia. It operates a telephone helpline and produces information and literature for parents and professionals. It organises conferences and events to promote greater understanding and supports those affected through a network of groups around the UK.
Ealing Mencap provides a wide range of services to people with learning disabilities in west London, as well as currently redeveloping a dilapidated community centre into a state-of-the-art resource centre for many more people and activities, including people with the most profound learning disabilities and wheelchair users who require changing accommodation.
Established in 1948, Eastbourne and District Mencap is a charity that is dedicated to helping people with learning disabilities to live a full and fulfilling life. This is achieved by the provision of 24-hour care homes, Day Service, and leisure workshops in supporting our people.
The Ebbisham Association / The Sunnybank Trust provides a support and activities to vulnerable adults with lifelong learning disabilities in the Borough of Epsom & Ewell, and NE Surrey. Over 100 dedicated volunteers participate in supporting these people through a range of roles, with only three part-time paid staff, bringing the following: <p> Kites – our free weekly social club, where members can meet with their friends for a social evening and take part in arts & crafts, drama and singing; Lay Advocates Programme – our trained Volunteer Lay Advocates assist in difficult matters in their everyday lives where required; Out & About – for outings; Community Home – visiting residents within their care home; Befrienders – providing one to one friends. <p> We are grateful for your kind and generous support in enabling us to continue and secure our activities for this vulnerable group of people.
EUS strives to enhance public provision for people who are disadvantaged through circumstance or disability. It aims to help local people bring about social change and regeneration for their communities. It aims to develop respect for the whole person and the dignity and diversity of all people.
It helps people with learning disabilities lead an independent and full life
Founded in 1962, Elizabeth FitzRoy Support is a national charity that exists to provide practical support to people with learning disabilities and to help them lead full, stimulating & independent lives. The charity provides a range of services, including: Registered care & nursing homes, day centres and support for people living in their own homes.
It helps individuals with moderate learning and physical disabilities. These individuals find it difficult, if not impossible, to find paid employment in a very competitive workplace. The Emily Jordan Foundation aims to provide an environment in which they will be able to contribute to society and therefore lead more fulfilled lives.
ENABLE Glasgow is a membership organisation which works with people with learning disabilities and their carers in Glasgow in order to ensure that they get the most from life. We run a range of services including supported living, training for work, social activities, advice, and information.
Enable aims to promote inclusion for people with a learning disability within society ; give support to individuals reducing the impact of disability on their lives ; focus on individual needs and aspirations and provide choices ; empower people with a learning disability to make decisions ; work in partnerships where needed to make these aims a reality
ENABLE is Scotland's leading organisation for children and adults with learning disabilities. It campaigns for a socially inclusive society where people with learning disabilities are regarded and treated as full and equal citizens. ENABLE provides innovative community-based services which help people with learning disabilities to live, attend school, work and enjoy meaningful participation in their local community.
The purpose of Equal People is to build a theatre which will promote the inclusion of children, young people and adults with special needs into the performing arts, providing a safe environment for disadvantaged children and young people to participate along side able performers as Equal People.
Edss exsists to promote awareness on all aspects of Down's syndrome. We aim to bring together families and professionals in a social enviroment without any pressure.
The Family Care Trust is dedicated to helping care for people of all ages whilst developing peoples' choices, independence and dignity. It has been established for ten years and works with people who are suffering with problems ranging from learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities and confusional illnesses.
Father Hudson's Society is the social welfare agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. It reaches out to those in need through Adoption, Fostering agencies and Origins services, residential care for older people and those with dementia, residentialand day care for people with disabilities and innovotive community based work.
FiND is a local charity based in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire supporting young people with profound/ severe learning disabilities through the provision of professionally staffed fun - activity days during school/college holidays and support for their families.
FIND A VOICE is a Kent-based charity that helps children and adults with speech, language and communication needs. Services provided include advice and support for parents, carers and professionals; one to one ICT training; and free access to a large Resource Library containing communication aids, Makaton resources and switch-access toys.
The Fircroft Trust supports adults with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and helps them reach their full potential and become part of our community.
The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy is a specialist further education college for horse-motivated young people with special needs. A three year residential Further Education Through Horsemastership Course enables students to relate more successfully to others and to have greater and more appropriate control over their own lives.
The Fragile X Society is supporting families whose children and older relatives have fragile X syndrome - the most common cause of inherited learning disabilities. Through its' support and information services, newsletter and conferences the Society works to improve the quality of life of all people affected by fragile X
It provides funding for the specialist education of autistic children.
Frensham Pond Sailability provides disabled people of all ages the opportunity to experience the thrill of sailing. Sailing ranges from therapeutic cruising in the relaxing surroundings of Frensham Pond to fully competitive racing in Paralympic class mini-keelboats. Boats, safety gear and helpers are all supplied. More information on www.sailfrensham.org.uk
The Friends of Bettridge raise funds for the benefit of pupils at Bettridge School,a community special educational needs school with 100 places for pupils from 2-19 with severe learning difficulties. All children attending Bettridge have learning difficulties. Some also have additional physical or sensory disabilities and a number of pupils demonstrate autistic spectrum disorder.
Bridges Resource Centre provides specialist short breaks for very complex, challenging disabled children, which also then provides relief from the continuous caring role for their families. Through fundraising we provide specialist equipment, play equipment and opportunites to develop life skills for these children in and around the local community.
Supporting children with severe and profound learning difficulties.
Granta School caters for pupils from 2 to 19 who have a range of special educational needs. The charity is there to fund raise for much needed equipment, to provide support to parents, pupils and staff and for social events.
The charity supports Hadrian School which caters for up to 125 primary aged children in Newcastle Upon Tyne who have severe, profound and complex learning, sensory and communication difficulties.
We buy equipment and supply monies for holidays etc. for Children with Special Needs who attend Hillside School.
Friends of Penny Field is a charity that helps the disabled children of Penny Field school who all have profound and complex needs. Money raised goes towards equipment essential and most beneficial for these special children of ages 2 through to 19.
The Raeden Centre offers a combination of Medical, Nursing and Educational advice. Treatment is offered to children with known or suspected disabilities, these include problems with movement, vision communication or hearing - many children have to cope with more than one difficulty. At Raeden, pre-school children are treated as a whole person, with the help of a comprehensive assessment by a team which includes paediatricians, physio/occupational/speech/music and language therapists, teachers, psychologists, social workers and health visitors. The Friends of Raeden raise funds to meet the needs that the statutory authorities cannot provide.
ROSHNI is a special school/therapy centre for disabled children in Gwalior,India. Many have Cerebral Palsy/learning difficulties.ROSHNI run a nursery,special school,vocational training centre,and support children at mainstream schools.Friends of ROSHNI UK raises funds and sends volunteers to ROSHNI
FOSS help to raise funds for this special needs school. There are 47 pupils who have a wide range of disabilities which include Autism and young people with very complex needs. FOSS have raised funds for a bus, playground and are now raising for a specially adapted gym.
Friends of Sunera Foundation is a registered UK charity which aims to raise awareness of the work of Sunera Foundation in Sri Lanka which works with disabled, marginalised and traumatised people, helping them to gain dignity, confidence and self-respect by taking part in creative activities using music, drama and art.
education and advancements of children with special needs
The Friends of the Phoenix is a small registered charity. Our aim is to raise funds to benefit children with disabilities and/or additional needs. Monies raised will be used to fund specialised equipment and events throughout the year. Our current project is for our much needed sensory garden project. All donations will be gratefully received.
Our charity provides support to the Ridgeway Community School in Farnham. The school is for some very special young people, from 2 to 19 years old, with a diverse range of learning needs.
We work with young people, who are/at the risk of getting involved in crime
Frontline enables and supports people with a learning disability and high support needs to live full and productive lives through their active inclusion within the Brentwood community. Its aims are to promote emotional and spiritual growth through mutually supportive friendships, shared experiences and valued roles.
Grace Eyre is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities to make the most of opportunities in their communities and lead independent lives. We provide person centred day activity and accommodation services to 200 people, employ 80 staff and are supported by over 50 volunteers. We work across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
The charity’s aims are to: - ensure provision of the best possible education, care, support and opportunities for people of all ages with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) in Grampian - support families - improve understanding of ASDs - develop best practice amongst carers, professionals and society at large.
We provide a safe fun place to be for children and young adults with learning disabilities. Members meet up with their friends to play football, snooker,table tennis do arts and crafts or just sit and chat, Giving carers a break, Money is needed to pay for transport, rent and equipment.
The Greggs Foundation aims to alleviate financial hardship amongst those most affected in the North East and around the UK. It does this through the delivery of a range of grant programmes. The Main Grants programme makes grants of up to £45,000 to charitable organisations in the North East of England. The small grants programme makes grants of up to £1,000 to charitable organisations throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The Hardship Fund makes grants in the North East of England of up to £150 to families experiencing extreme financial hardship. The breakfast Club Scheme provides funding to allow disadvantaged children to get a healthy breakfast before the start of the school day. <P> Further details can be obtained from: <P> www.greggsfoundation.org.uk
Grove Cottage provides social, and some educational, activities for people with learning disability to support lifelong friendships and provide respite for the families. Each week about 50 local families benefit from the respite and almost 100 people use our facilities. It is a local charity that has been providing its services for more than 40 years. <p> Children can join the Special Needs Nursery in the first year of life. The nursery provides one-to-one care for the children, is monitored by OFSTED and follows the Early Years approach. When the children reach five years they will start school but they can continue to attend clubs at Grove Cottage on Saturdays to maintain their friendship groups and allow their family some respite. <p> We provide Speech Therapy to supplement the service provided by the NHS. By helping our members communicate better we can help them improve their life. Most of the children use the Makaton sign language to help them communicate. Once or twice a year we hold a training day to teach the Dads (and others) how to use the sign language. <p> When our members leave school they are able to join our evening clubs; our oldest members are in their seventies and have been attending for 40 years. Our next project is to open a Friday evening youth club for teenagers.
Guild Care, established in 1933, provides an extensive range of innovative services for older people, people with dementia, carers and children with special needs. It is a local charity serving Worthing, West Sussex and surrounding areas. Guild Care’s ethos is to promote the independence, wellbeing and happiness of all those it works with.
HOPE is an environmentally friendly garden which provides training and work experience for adults with learning disabilities living in the Angus area. It also aims to improve opportunities for social, educational and recreational activites for these adults. HOPE is certified by the Soil Association and offers the community a reliable source of organically grown vegetables
A range of services, projects and activities to support disabled children and adults including; residential respite/short break services, domiciliary/community based support, resource bases for daytime/evening/weekend activities, supported accommodation, work experience/training projects, supported employment services, accredited training for members of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
The Hamlet Centre Trust is for children and young people with disabilities (physical, learning or sensory disabilities) who live in Norwich and Norfolk. We provide recreational, educational, social and vocational opportunities backed up by high quality care.
HAS is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people within the autistic spectrum, offering facilities for both children and adults. Support is availalble for families, carers and professionals. We offer a school, further education unit, adult residential, domiciliary care,day services and parent support group network, in addition a summer school and seminar programme.
The charity supports the purchase of very specialist equipment for children with complex physical/sensory/medical needs
Hansel Foundation is a Scottish charity supporting people of all ages with learning disabilities. It provides a wide range of services including, supported living, respite, day services, supported employment & training opportunities, community supports & also a service for teenagers, supporting them on their journey into adult life.
Haringey Mencap supports people with learning disabilities living within and around the London borough of Haringey. In addition to a day care service it provides opportunities in education, sport, art, music and leisure as well as advocacy. Haringey Mencap is committed to developing the social inclusion of its members.
Harrow Mencap works with and represents people with learning disabilities it provides supported living schemes, a day centre, advocacy, support for carers, Asian outreach, service, holidays schemes for young people and clubs which offer people with learning disabilities everything from football, tramploing and snooker to drama ,music and art.
IT HELPS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY BY PROVIDING DAYCARE, TRAINING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
We support individuals, and their carers, who have been affected by a brain injury in our North West London area. We run two monthly support groups and a daytime facility, known as The LINK, where survivors share experiences, regain skills, build confidence and develop through music, art and outings.
Heart n Soul is a multi-disciplinary arts organisation led by artists with learning disabilities. It makes music, theatre, dance, visual art, digital art, films and participatory cultural events. Heart n Soul is renowned as the creator of The Beautiful Octopus Club and The Squidz Club, which is for young people.
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre offers the expert assessment and tuition that anyone with Dyslexia deserves, regardless of their ability to pay, and relies on the generosity of donors to make this possible.
HUGS is a UK Charity which is building and supporting Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Schools in Uganda. We are a NO OVERHEAD organization with all donor money going to this cause. Since 1995 we have helped to educate over 1000 children to a hight standard. Be believe is sustainable projects which are driven and owned by local people.
Hft is a national charity providing local support for people with learning disabilities and their families. We are creative, resourceful and flexible. Working with individuals, their families and others we seek out innovative solutions and offer individual support which enables people to lead fulfilling lives.
Wales’ leading smallscale theatre company- high quality touring productions for communities including adults with learning disabilities.Odyssey Theatre- mixed ability community group – National Lottery Awards- Best Arts Project Finalist. Hijinx Outreach- delivers projects & annual Unity Festival
Hill Croft is a special needs school in Newtownabbey. There are 86 pupils aged 3 to 19 years who all have a severe learning disability. The PTA have embarked on an innovative fundraising strategy to provide an adventure play trail to allow the children to make the most of stimulation through play.
Hill Park Autistic Trust offers residential, outreach and counselling services to adults on the autistic spectrum and their carers
It enhances the education of the pupils at Holyport Manor School, and supports the families of those pupils, by providing resources, recreational items and other charitable requests over and above those provided by the Local Authority as part of a general education
HOPE is a UK charity that champions and supports adults who have a combination of autism and learning disabilities. HOPE helps shape and create a future where these adults can make a positive contribution to the workforce and to their community.
HOPE For Autism supports children aged 3-20years with autism and their parents/carers who reside in North Lanarkshire, by offering a range of services and childrens' activities, 6 days a week at the HOPE Centre in Airdrie.
ILEAP provides disabled young people and adults with a learning disability living in South Warwickshire opportunities to take part in inclusive leisure activities within their communities. Our Youth Workers, Support Friends and Volunteers assist our members so that they can have fun with their friends in a safe and positive environment.
Inspire, one of the largest charities in Scotland, is an innovative organisation which trail blazes ground-breaking practices to offer opportunities for an excellent quality of life to people with learning disabilities in North East Scotland. Inspire currently provides over 51 services, ranging from residential housing services to employment initiatives.
IPSEA offers free and independent advice on Local Education Authorities' legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs. These include children with physical disabilities, sensory impairment, emotional and behavioural difficulties, general and specific learning difficulties (including those arising from specific conditions such as Down's Syndrome, autism and dyslexia).
Working with the Royal Society we will: 1) Fight for change and understanding. 2) Support people in the MENCAP 'community' and beyond. 3) Be the most trusted source of information for people with a learning disability and their carers. 4) Provide high quality practical support services. 5) Give people the tools to realise their potential.
Jigsaw CABAS® School is an independent school for children with autistic spectrum disorders, led by the Jigsaw Trust, a UK registered charity. The school currently has 32 children and is the only school of its kind in Surrey, offering structured teaching based on the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA).
JJ's provides a multi-sensory play environment to assist children, young people and adults who have additional needs to gain play experience, build confidence and relaxtion.
The JPK Project's aims and objectives are to provide a Residential Centre for people with a learning disability in Eastbourne. When established it will include 24 En Suite Bedsitting Rooms to allow for privacy and independence but will also include communal rooms for social interaction. It will also include practicial training and work experience and continued learning on site.
KEEN is an organisation of Oxford and Oxford Brookes Universities providing weekly sporting and recreational activities, for children and young people with special needs in Oxfordshire.
The Kent Autistic Trust primarily provides staffed support services and accomodation for adults with Autism Spectrum Condition. We also provide Family Support for people with ASC and their families. Please see our website for further details www.kentautistic.com
We are a community based self funding charity affiliated to National Mencap. We support in the region of 150 adults and children with learning and or physical disabilities to access regular social, leisure, sporting and respite opportunities.
Kingston Mencap is a small voluntary group who support adults and children with a learning disability and their families and carers living in the Kingston-upon-Thames area. We are a Registered Charity No. 210583 and we are affiliated to Royal Mencap. We run Seekers leisure club for adults aged 18+ and Xpression youth project for 12-18 year olds.
It provides educational services, vocational training opportunities and residential care for children and adults with learning disabilities.
We help all people affected by Klinefelter's Syndrome whether they are men and boys who have the syndrome, or their wives, partners, parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, carers, friends, teachers, and employers. We also work to increase awareness amongst the general public, GPs, and other medical professionals
It helps adults and children with physical or mental disabilities either to improve their mobility or help their learning ability through association with the horses.
L'Arche builds communities with people who have learning disabilities. Together with assistants, they live in ordinary houses, with choice in and access to work, therapy and local resources. The nine L'Arche communities in England, Scotland and Wales are founded on Christian values, also welcoming people of other faiths and none.
IT`S ACTIVITIES ARE TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO ENABLE ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PART OF SOCIETY AND TO INCREASE THEIR CHOICES IN THE CONTROL THEY HAVE OVER THEIR OWN LIVES.
Leeds Mencap works to improve the lives and opportunities of children and adults with a learning disability and their families and carers. Although affiliated with Royal Mencap we receive no funding from them, so we rely entirely on donations, grants, sponsorship and the generosity of the local community.
Leonard Cheshire Disability is the largest charity provider of disability support services in the UK. In Scotland, Leonard Cheshire Disability supports disabled people offering vital services to meet a wide range of needs. These include supported accommodation, respite services, special rehabilitation for people with an acquired brain injury, support at home and a multi-award winning project called "Workability".
Lifeworks is the collective name for all the services and facilities of The Bidwell Brook Foundation <p> Lifeworks aims to tackle exclusion, disadvantage and inequality concerning children and young adults with learning difficulties. <p> Founded in 1996 by a group of parents, teachers and carers, Lifeworks has blossomed into a well-established organisation with a reputation for care, quality and compassion. Lifeworks runs a variety of projects dedicated to providing learning-disabled children and young adults with the confidence and life skills that ensure a self-sustainable future, that promote a fluid transition into adulthood, and that encourage their inclusion in the community as valued and active members.
The charity raises money for the benefit of the pupils of Lindon Bennett School. This is a primary age special school for pupils with profound and severe learning difficulties and autism. Money raised is used for the benefit of the pupils eg for trips and playground equipment.
Link Leisure supports children and adults with a learning disability to build an enhanced quality of life through sport and social activities in the community. It enables members of all ages and abilities to make choices, gain self confidence and esteem, develop independence, while having fun and making friends.
Linkage Community Trust is the leading Lincolnshire Charity which helps people with learning difficulties to realise their full potential. Help us to build and support existing and new projects, and thus create real opportunities, enable real choices and open the doors to a full adult life.
It supports LMBBS sufferers and their families, through our helpline and information leaflets about the syndrome. It has a twice yearly newsletter, plus an Annual family conference which allows sufferers, families and professionals to learn more about LMBBS. This is then followed up with a Conference report, which is sent to all its members.
The Loddon School excels at meeting the exceptional learning and support needs of children and young people whose behaviours present a significant challenge in other environment. <p> The Loddon School<p> www.loddonschool.co.uk <p> Loddon Training and Consultancy<p> www.proact-scipr-uk.com
The charity offers support for the homeless through its purpose-built Nightshelter, Hostel and move on accommodation. It also provides a range of quality projects and services to people challenged by learning disabilities to enable them to live their lives to the full from childhood through adult life.
Lothian Autistic Society aim to provide high quality services to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families and carers, by promoting, developing and sustaining such services for their support and personal growth. Our services enhance children and young people’s life experiences and improve their independent living skills away from their home environment.
Macaroni Wood is a wonderful rural haven that provides high quality accommodation for youth clubs, schools and community organisations.
Magic Moments was formed in 2002 to help support families in Northern Lincolnshire. it offers support to siblings & children within the Autistic spectrum. provide chat and chill sessions where parents can meet other parents and relax, we provide training that helps parents devolpcoping strategies and methods to deal with situations. provide trips and events.
Makaton uses signs, symbols and speech to develop communication, language and literacy skills. Makaton is used by people with learning disabilities and communication difficulties. The Makaton Charity provides training to parents, carers & professionals, produces a wide range of resources offers a free family advisory service.
Mapledown Barnet's secondary special school for pupils with Severe and Complex Learning Disabilities. Many of the pupils also have additional sensory and physical impairments and an increasing number are either on the Autistic Spectrum or have complex medical care needs
mcch is a charitable organisation supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs across the South-East. Our services in Bexley include Falconwood, a children's respite centre, offering educational and fun day activities - giving parents a well earned break.
it provides residential care to adults with complex learning disabilities
Meetings Industry Meeting Needs (MIMN) was founded by leading figures in the UK meetings and events industry to raise funds for worthy causes in the UK and overseas relevant to this industry sector. Where such causes do not have access to public funding, MIMN can provide financial support through various fund-raising events and activities.
Mencap wants a world where people with a learning disability gain an equal right to choice opportunity and respect. The charity believes that people should have equal opportunities in education, work and in playing a full part in the community. They believe that support for the families and carers of people with a learning disability is vital to achieving their vision
Reading Mencap is a local charity, which aims to provide help and support for people with a learning disability, and their families, in the Reading area. Although affiliated to the Royal Society, Reading Mencap is independently funded.
The Mental Health Foundation is the UK's leading charity working in mental health and learning disabilities. With pioneering research and community projects it aims to improve the support available for people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities.
Merton Mencap is a local independent charity providing a range of services and projects for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and for their parent/carers. It aims to increase choice and opportunity and promote greater independence and inclusion in the community.
Snap provide people with mild or severe learning difficulties, limited physical disabilities and associated special needs with an integrated range of services: Social Interaction, Educational Training, Work Training and return to work routine. As a result clients are able to fulfil their potential and take up further training and employment options.
MRCT provides voluntary work and social opportunities for people with a disability and vulnerable people in Harlow. It supports people with a physical / learning disability, people who are lonely, isolated, addicted, homeless, vulnerably housed and people in crisis with emergency food.
The Mungo Foundation have 30 years experience of providing quality person-centred services to individuals of all ages with wide ranging and complex support needs. The Foundation aims to make a difference to people lives by providing support to help them realise their life choices.
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of over half a million people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
It is grounded in the belief that everyone can respond to music, no matter how ill or disabled. The unique qualities of music as therapy can enhance communication, support change, and enable people to live more resourcefully and creatively. We work from three bases in Lasswade (Midlothian), Crosshill (Fife) and Glasgow.
NANSA is a well established charity which offer services, information for norfolk children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, The Adult Resource Centre at 200 Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, offers vocational training, education and skills development courses. More information on our services can be found by visiting www.nansa.org.uk
It provides respite care for children and adults with special needs and disabilities in a warm and safe environment. It also has a day nursery for children from birth to 5 years old with special needs.
We strive to excel in providing skills for life for children and adults with autism through inclusive programmes in education,care and social and vocational training.
Norwood is one of the UK's major children and family services organisations, supporting children, families and adults coping with learning disabilities and social disadvantage. Every year Norwood helps thousands of people by providing vital, specialised care to the most vulnerable members of the community.
It is an independent local Voluntary and Community Organisation, dedicated to the service of people with a learning disability or difficulty, and their families and carers, living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
We help unemployed people to obtain qualifications and get back to work.
We are a service provider offering accommodation, employment, leisure activities and community support for children and adults with disabilities towards independence and lead fulfilled lives within theri communities.
It provides weekly horse riding lessons for adults and children with physical and/or learning difficulties in a nurturing and caring environment. Setting achievable goals for the riders to help improve their health and wellbeing.
OVT provides residential homes for people with learning disabilities. Around 2% of the population have a learning disability, of these only a few will achieve independence. OVT provides a caring environment and support to meet the individual needs of those in its care, for the rest of their lives if necessary.
Ormerod is a local charity based in St Annes, Lancashire and working in the Fylde and Wyre areas. Established in 1972, the organisation supports children and adults with a learning disability by providing residential homes, supported living, day services, leisure activities and care at home.
Oska Bright is the only award winning short film festival that is managed by learning disabled people, showing films made by learning disabled people. Administrative and financial support for Oska Bright is delivered by Carousel Project.
Otakar Kraus Music Trust is an independent charity established in 1992 to provide music therapy for people of all ages who have psychological, behavioural, learning or physical difficulties. It also helps to promote musical therapy generally.
It helps people with learning disabilities to work, live independently and enjoy social inclusion. The work is varied ranging from 24 hour support for people with complex needs to gaining confidence and skills to take on paid work. The Day Service offers sports, drama, art and a range of therapies.
We help adults with learning difficulties and mental health problem both in small houses run by the charity and in the community.
Caring for Carers. A carer is someone, who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner,child, relative or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.
PACT WAS SET UP TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM BY SUPPORTING AUTISTIC CHILDREN, THEIR PARENTS AND CARERS AT CAGE GREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Pathway Workshop is a registered charity for productive employment and training for disadvantaged adults between 16 and 80, with both physical disabilities and those with learning impairment. Pathway Workshop seeks to improve the job prospects of people with disabilities, and those who may be disadvantaged in today's labour market.
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Pepenbury provides residential homes, day services, respite care and supported living for people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex care needs.