Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

To provide services for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers in the local area. This is achieved through residential care, day service, education through the arts, social activities, and outings.

The relief of people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and for their families, dependants and carers, and to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit and to advance religion amongst persons with a learning disability.

This is a small independent school for students aged 11 to 18, designated by DfES as suitable for some students with specific learning difficulties. Many of the students could be considered emotionally vulnerable, but are of average or above average intelligence.

At the Quest School we aim to create a positive, caring environment, where students self esteem is high and they are happy, stimulated and motivated to learn in an ABA setting. Our objective is to maximise the opportunity for all of our students with autism to access and integrate into mainstream community life and to feel fulfilled and content.

The relief of vulnerable people and people with a learning disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and their families, dependants and carers. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who have need thereof by reason of vulnerability or learning disability with the object of improving their life

4EDEN provides individualised support for children, young people & adults who have additional learning needs, learning disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. Each person is supported to achieve their full potential, this is achieved through 1:1, group and peer support and working closely within our local community.

1. to promote, develop and support community participation in healthy recreation 2. to promote the amateur playing of the Game and such other sports or games which promote health by involving physical or mental skill or exertion 3. to advance education (including academic and physical education) 4. to support people with disabilities, learning difficulties or ill-health

To provide an education for children with autism through the introduction of effective communications systems enabling them to access any area of the national curriculum; to provide assistance and support for the family and friends of children with autism and enabling them to participate in the wider community. To allow independence through communication for children and adults with autism

Grantham & District Mencap believes & strives to support people with a learning disability to achieve choice, opportunity, respect and inclusion. Current services include Day Care & Community Based Opportunites for adults with PMLD Residential Home Carers Support Group Working towards Employment Opportunites.

At bemix we believe you should be seen, be heard and belong. People with learning difficulties and/or autism are often not fully involved in our society. We want to change that. We run projects which support people to learn skills, gain qualifications and become more confident and independent. We work with employers, businesses and services to make sure their work is inclusive.

We are the largest local provider of services for people with a learning disability and their family carers in Sheffield. We currently work with over 700 people with a learning disability and their family carers, providing a wide range of activities and support services to enable them to live fair, full and happy lives

CAAS supports, educates and empowers individuals with ADHD or who are autistic (pre and post-diagnosis), their families, and the wider community. We do this through a range of different services including advice and signposting, specialist courses and training, support groups and individual support. Through raising awareness, we aim to change perceptions and break down barriers.

The Charity provides care for adults with learning disabilities through1. Residential care for ten permanent residents.2. Two Supported living schemes for five tenants sharing a house & 2 tenants sharing a house.3. Domiciliary support to various individuals.

The Foundation provides professional residential and day care for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, providing support, individual care and learning essential in the well-being of each individual.

Spectrum Days has been established to provide specialist support to people with PMLD (profound and multiple learning difficulties) and their families from birth, through life with: Short Breaks, Advisory service, Counseling , The PMLD Hub - Resources, Equipment and Additional Services. To provide people with PMLD with Purpose/Meaning/Living/Dignity.

The charity was formed in 2015 for, ?The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among adults with learning disabilities who are socially excluded from society or parts of society as a result of their learning disability by providing them with projects and groups around theatre, drama and the arts to relieve the needs of those people and assist them to integrate into society.

CareTrade's mission is to improve the life chances of autistic young people and adults by: creating inspirational work experience, recreational and social opportunities; providing education, employment support and other services to meet the needs of individuals; working with businesses to transform employment for autistic people.

The Charity's object and its principal activity continues to be that of alleviating the conditions of life among people who are caring or have cared for people with learning disabilities at home, and who are in neccessitious circumstances. The Charity works directly with and for people with learning disabilities and continues to advance public education concerning caring for carers and the public.

Promotion of the welfare and development of opportunities for people with physical and learning disabilities, dificulties in maintaining good mental health and others who may be disadvantaged in entering the job market.

Charity Activities:Employment Training and SupportCommunity Enterprises - Day Care Nursery, Caia Crafts, ATC, Catering services, Wrex Recycling VolunteeringYouth Services Mental Health and Learning Disability SupportTenancy and housing related support Adult Day Care Centre.

Little Gate is a charity providing a skills and training program for learning disabled & Autistic adults and young people who want to go into paid work through supported employment. We also provide respite through our holiday club for children with learning disabilities and difficulties.

1. To improve the lifestyle of adults with learning disabilities through their work/leisure-time activities so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to full maturity, within their capabilities. 2 To provide and extend links between the community at large and people with learning disabilities. 3. To assist and encourage persons and organisations involved in t

The provision of activity days for young people with severe learning disabilities and autism. A drop in centre and advice centre for people with high functioning autism and Aspergers syndrome

The Foundation is an independent grant-making body whose work is currently focused on the following three key objectives: 1) Physical and learning disabilities and mental health 2) Skills development for the care sector 3) Supporting local communities

The provision of independent advocacy to persons with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues. The service includes generic, specialist and self advocacy projects.