Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

A SOCIAL TRAINING ENTERPRISE WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Provides respite support services in the borough of Bridgend to adults and children with a Learning Disability, and the elderly or disabled.Provides a localised day time Opportunities Service to adults with a Learning Disability.Offers a weekly Shopping Service to the elderly in the Porthcawl area, staffed by Volunteers.

Speak Out in Hounslow is a user led, charitable organisation based in Hounslow providing services to people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We run activities including fitness, learning, a campaign project, social outings, volunteering opportunities, drama/music project, consultation and learning disability awareness services for organisations and companies.

Carmarthenshire People First is a training and advocacy organisation for adults with Learning Disabilities

We specialise in providing services for people who have profound learning disabilities and/or complex needs, can seem to be "difficult to reach" and all of whom find communication a challenge. The aim of our work is to create opportunities for people to fully express themselves. The therapeutic impact of this can be seen in people's increased confidence and willingness to engage with others.

Stay Up Late promotes the rights of people with learning disabilities to having full and active social lives.We do this through awareness raising, advocacy, running our Gig Buddies volunteer service and providing opportunities for people to lead full and active lives.

Independent Advocacy Services and activities for Adults with Learning Disabilities and/autism

Support to people affected by Autism in Greater Manchester.

Unanima is an arts organisation that provides a variety of creative, learning, cultural and campaign opportunities for learning disabled and autistic people, and the wider community, in and around Mansfield & Ashfield

Spectrum Gaming is an online community for autistic young people which has three main intended outcomes:1) Building Friendships2) Increasing Self-Acceptance 3) Advocacy - We don't just want to be a community that enables autistic young people to develop meaningful friendships, we want to create a movement that will have a positive influence on autistic young people across the UK.

Langdon empowers Jewish adults with learning disabilities with the skills and opportunities to live independently in their community within a Jewish ethos.

Public worship is held on Sundays. Festivals are marked by special additional services which have a community appeal.Trinity provides a wide range of weekday activities for the church and wider communities. Special services and activities are held for those with learning difficulties. Each year, a barbecue is held on 3 days, during which free food is offered to the wider community.

JOIN provides a broad range of educational and recreational activities for adults with learning disabilities in the Keighley and surrounding areas. JOIN activities include cookery, social activity days, walking, keep-fit, arts & crafts, self-help and self-advocacy. All JOIN activities enable members to improve their health and well being, develop life skills and achieve greater independence.

To provide Residential, Supported Living and Day Services for adults with learning disabilities who live in Hucknall and surrounding areas.

The principle activity of the company is the provision of information, advice and training to individuals with learning disabilities, their relatives and carers and professionals who work with them.

Sunbeams Play is an Ofsted registered charity, providing a safe, inclusive and caring environment for those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specialist sessions are fun, differentiated, individualised and delivered to maximise achievement. Sessions are also provided for young carers offering respite from their caring role. Training and 1-1 support is provided for parents, carers and families.

Day Support Service based in Lancaster, Supporting Adults, and Young People with Learning disabilities, Mental Health issues, Autism and Physical disabilities Activities include education, social skills, work based skills, sports, recreation and health.

To relieve those in need, following an Autism diagnosis, or are in the process of being diagnosed, in Northamptonshire and the surrounding area, by:a) Providing information and support to individuals and their families to enable them to fully access services available to them.b) Promoting the advancement in quality of services available to families by raising awareness of needs.

Toucan Employment supports people with learning Difficulties/Disabilities and autism into, and at, paid employment.

Music24 currently provides music therapy and other music-related activities that benefit health and wellbeing to various groups of people, including but not limited to: people with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, neuro-disabilities and dementia. Our expertise lie within offering community music therapy groups, community choirs, singing cafes and one-to-one music therapy.

Heathbank Support Services provides two services, a day centre for adults with learning disabilities and a domiciliary care agency which provides staff in service users own homes within the Oldham area. Heathbank Support Services prides itself on high levels of care being carried out within each service.

To relieve the needs of the elderly, people with mental health issues, learning difficulties, behavioural issues and young offenders by enabling them to access a therapeutic benefit from engaging with animals.The advancement of education for the public benefit in particular children by teaching them about animal welfare and conservation.

Raising of awareness of the general public regarding Attention Deficit Disorders and the provision of information, support and other services to assist children, young people and their families in the Lancashire area

Our aim is to provide a therapeutic workshop for people with learning difficulties and disabilities who wish to experience the world of work using such avenues as a tool, to promote understanding of the world around them.The charity is organised by Trustees who meet regularly to manage its affairs. The staff deal with day to day administration.

To provide benefits for people with learning disabilities.