Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

We provide educational and recreational services including:-- a working livestock farm, gardens, playground, open daily 360 days a year with free entry- animal husbandry training- horticultural training for adults with learning difficulties- environmental youth work- community events- volunteer opportunities- community building hire- cafe

Support for families with one or more members who have a learning disability or autism. We provide social development projects during the main school holidays and at weekends as well as a summer camp. Throughout the year we run a friendship scheme, healthy activity sessions, a life and employment skills project for young adults, and a support/information service for parents/siblings.

HACS are committed to raising awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Autistic Spectrum. We are dedicated to supporting those affected by this complex condition in order to minimise their disability and maximise their ability. We carry out these purposes through our core service offer, namely Family Support; Training; Recreation; Autism Awareness; Employability and Adult Support.

Art Shape works with individuals, communities and organisations to combat exclusion from the arts, with particular focus on working with adults facing disabling barriers such as physical disability, learning difficulties, mental health service users and survivors and those experiencing the difficulties associated with ageing.

To advance the education of persons aged 16 and upwards who are resident in the City of Sheffield and Districts and who have physical and/or learning difficulties, by the provision of sheltered workshops. We also provide for such persons in the interests of Social Welfare Facilities for Recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving their quality of life.

Working with Local disadvantaged families, using Sport as a tool of engagement .Primarily the HOPE Programme( Family based Sessions) and Whole based Mentoring.Also supporting young adults with Learning difficulties around their social lives. Activities take place BANES and Wiltshire.

Matthew's Hub is a support service for autistic people and with ADHD aged over 13 without a learning disabilityWe provide advice and support in relation to employment, education, housing, benefits, health, and diagnosis to our members and those who care about them.Our autism and ADHD awareness training, is delivered by neurodivergent members of staff, with appropriate academic qualifications.

THE ORGANISATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A HOME BASED RESPITE CARE SERVICE, SATURDAY CLUB, HOLIDAY SCHEMES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANISATION HAS A CHARITY SHOP WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY.THE CHARITY HAS A HOLIDAY BUNGALOW FOR USE.

We are an independent, user-led charity where all 15 trustees have a learning disability, and with members from across Oxfordshire. As well as promoting choice, empowerment and participation, we provide volunteering, training, social and paid work opportunities that combat isolation and lead to more fulfilling lives.

Child Autism UK promotes early behavioural intervention and helps parents of children with autism by providing support information and choice. Child Autism UK runs a helpline for parents and provides applied behavioural analysis (ABA) services throughout the UK.

Parkside provides children & adults with learning disabilities, living in the NE Hants and W Surrey the opportunity to develop their individual skills and take part in activities in their local community. We offer Work Experience, Life Skill Training, and the opportunity to develop Social Skills as well as providing Respite to parents and carers.

Provides leisure and recreational activities for people with learning disabilities

Advancing the education and mental health of children and young people in England who have autism

Support to people of all ages with learning disability in & around Melton, through clubs, services and facilities for leisure-time occupation, and the development of skills for independent living. Personal support to people with learning disability in their homes and in the community, enabling respite for families and carers. A pre-school nursery inclusive of children with learning disability.

QE2 Activity centre provides adventure activity sessions, including canoeing, climbing, archery and bushcraft for people with disabilities.QE2 Activity Centre runs a day service for adults with learning disabilities, promoting the development of independent living and work skills.

The Charity provides care for persons with learning disabilities through the provision of supported accommodation. The Charity and its employees are currently able to support up to 9 persons in purpose built accommodation in Blackburn.

Cookery, nutrition and food growing classes to advance public health and inspire more environmentally sustainable food choices. Charity supports a variety of groups in need such as young carers, long term unemployed, low income families and individuals, pensioners, vulnerable young people, people with health challenges, people with learning difficulties and minority cultural/ethnic groups.

Haswell & District Mencap operate from a purpose built building in the heart of the community. Our main target group are people with a learning disability, their carers and the wider community. Our services and activities include daycare, sport and social groups, carer support, advocacy, a catering and a furniture social enterprise. We are also a Gateway Beacon Club and have Gateway Active Status.

Grants to organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers, people with mental health or learning disabilities, desistance from crime, domestic violence. Grants are given to organisations working in NE England and Central Scotland. A small number of grants are given for restoration of architecturally important churches. Refer to our website for current application policies.

Our activities are centred around adults with learning disabilities we supply support and training focusing on independence skills, social skills, independent living and employment tools.

Greenwich Mencap works with and for people with a learning disability and their families. Our Children's services are: support with challenging behaviour, activity sessions (short breaks) and support surrounding the transition to adulthood. Our Adult services are: information, advice, advocacy, 1-1 support, travel training, job coaching, day services including handicrafts, gardening & painting.

To assist people with special needs and learning difficulties to make the transition between unemployment and mainstream employment, by offering selected training courses in which they may gain the skills and qualifications for a trade.

Care of and services for people suffering from cancer, and their families.Care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and cure of blindness; andCare of people with a learning disability in a way that provides lifelong commitment, a family environment andthe maximum choice of activities and lifestyle.

The objective of the charity is to advance the education of the public (particularly students) who have emotional,behavioural and/or learning disabilities, their parents, carers, teachers and others working with them by the provision ofsuch artistic and educational activities as the executive committee see fit.

The principal aim of Spiral Sussex is to provide evening and weekend activities for young people and adults with learning difficulties. These cover sports, leisure and recreational interests, social evenings, outings and some annual holidays. Also, to provide training and skills through daytime learning programmes.