Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

The charity's aims are to provide social, leisure and developmental benefits to young people and adults with learning disabilities and support and respite for their families.

ASD Helping Hands will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are an associated family member, carer, friend or professional through but not limited to advice services, face to face support, training and activities

Provides facilities to benefit children and young adults from 4 years old with mental and physical disabilities by having regular contact with horses, with the assistance of our coaches and volunteers. All sessions take place at Badgers Farm, Effingham, Surrey, giving weekly rides, and includes those suffering from Autism, Downs' Syndrome, Spina Bifida and Dyspraxia.

Building Circles works to transform the lives of people with learning disabilities (LD) are isolated and lonely byDeveloping friendships between volunteers and people with LDHolding regular social eventsProviding hobby workshops and gardening opportunitiesRunning training sessions for people with LD on sexual, financial and online abuseDelivering anti bullying training to school children

1) advancement of education for the public benefit in subjects relating to horticulture, conservation, food and nutrition by providing opportunities to learn about horticulture2) promote and protect the health of people with learning disabilities and mental health issues by providing meaningful daytime activity, education and work to enable them to obtain life skills and improved quality of life

Training for parenting practitioners.Behaviour management programmes for parents Educational programmes to help parents better manage and understand their child's conditionNational telephone helplineCollaborating with and undertaking Research ProjectsConferences,Consultancy and training to schools.Supporting and working with ADHD advocacy groups across the UK

Pendragon Community Trust seeks to establish a quality day service for those with profound learning disabilities which is focused on a sensory centre that provides a stimulating range of therapeutic and development activities and support for both adults and children.

The provision of a drop in centre providing social and recreational facilities, advice and support for adults with learning disabilities.

Support and Advice for Parent Carers of people with learning disabilities within a central hub.

The Hope Street Centre provides a range of services to the local community including employment support, computer training, advice sessions, volunteering and volunteer training opportunities, work experience and training placements for adults with learning disabilities and other community led activities based on the needs of the community.

We tackle inequalities in disadvantaged communities,helping them to become more inclusive.We promote engagement and inclusion through fitness,1:1 work,volunteering, mentoring, education, training and events,increasing confidence, wellbeing, life-skills and employability and encouraging community-cohesion.We adapt to complex individual needs,including mental-health issues and learning difficulties.

This charity is engaged in the advancement of education of poor children in rural areas of India. We also provide adolescent girls with hygiene kits and free health assessments where they cannot afford it. In the UK we engage with charities who cater for people with learning disabilities and we support other charitable organisations with donations of food, clothing and children's toys.

To provide social and leisure opportunities for people with a learning disability. To offer support for parents and carers. To undertake fundraising activities for the provision of amenities for people with a learning disability.

To promote and provide high quality arts experiences primarily for adults with learning disabilities; leading to new artwork in the communities of Powys

IMPACT Theatre provides performing and creative arts activities for adults with learning disabilities in Ealing and the surrounding Boroughs. Members can train and participate in a wide variety of activities, with regular opportunities to perform and to exhibit work.

Delivers: 1. Social responsibility, active citizenry, community cohesion. 2. combats inequality, xenophobia, homophobia, antisemitism, islamophobia, ageism, misogyny. 3. special needs inclusion play, learning with disabilities, autism. AFRID, Crohn's. Carer parents' respite. 4. Tackles unemployment, behaviour problems, provides childcare, training carers. 5. A Think Tank for freedoms, democracy.

We provide education, training and support for those working with and caring for children with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and global learning disabilities to ensure they receive sustainable and inclusive support. Our mission is to improve the life expectancy and quality of life of individuals born with disabilities, and the quality of life of their families.

SUPPLY OF TRAINING SESSIONS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

Autscape runs an annual conference by and for autistic people (since 2005). Autscape provides an autistic-oriented environment created by autistic people and welcomes presentations which accept that autistics do not need to be fundamentally changed in order to be acceptable. We offer a positive and accepting environment and the opportunity to meet other autistic people. Website www.autscape.org.

The charity's objectives is for the relief of persons in Southern England who are suffering from learning disabilities of any kind by any lawful means being charitable and the support of other charities with similar objects.

We work to relieve the needs of young people with anxiety, adhd and/or autism, their families and the local community, particularly but not exclusively, by: -the provision of education which aims to raise awareness, change perceptions and break down barriers for those affected by these conditions -the provision of specialist advice and support through counselling, drop in sessions and groups.

Hope GB is a voluntary support group which provides practical help and encouragement for people affected by autism, in Torfaen. We provide access to information and guidance on a range of issues. Hope GB has a passion for promoting an awareness of the reality of life with autism. We place emphasis on assisting the families and carers of people with autism, in the ways that are right for them.

RAP ensures adults and children over 18 years with learning Disabilities, Mental Health and are vulnerable understand their choices and rights and have a voice about their lives. An independent organisation committed to the high standards of advocacy service on behalf of people with a learning disability or difficulty.We advocate to represent the interests of the service user at all times.

Provides day-care and other support services for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

supporting people with learning difficulties and their families in the South Devon