Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities
Discover 460 Beneficiary group charities that specialise in people with learning disabilities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Landmarks Specialist College
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, EducationLandmarks is an Independent Specialist College for people with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. The College offers a broad curriculum that prepares people for adulthood. Learning Pathways are created which help learners achieve employment, become more independent or improve their social and functional communication skills to enable greater control over life decisions.
Heart Of England Mencap
Beneficiary group, Social careThe principal activity of the Society is the provision of residential care and domiciliary support services for adults with learning disabilities in the Heart of England.
Autism Hampshire
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Social careSpecialist support to adults with autism through provision of registered care homes, supported living, community and domiciliary care services. Community Access advice and support. University Mentoring services. Facilitating social groups to increase wellbeing. Training and campaigning to raise local and national government awareness of the challenges and needs of those with autism.
New Directions (rugby) Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Leisure, Social careProviding support for people living in their own homes, home care, short stay/respite support, day opportunities, residential accommodation, supported living accommodation and support for vulnerable people, including those with learning disabilities, in Rugby and the surrounding areas.
Individual Care Services
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Charity currently owns and operates 2 small Registered Care Homes for people with learning disabilities additionally it operates as a Registered Domiciliary Care provider providing community based support for people with special needs living within the greater West Midlands area.
The Grange Centre For People With Disabilities
Beneficiary group, Education, HousingTo maximise the independence of adults with physical and/or learning disabilities and to provide them with supported housing and/or training in work and social skills.
Purley Park Trust Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Social carePurley Park Trust provides residential care, supported living, domiciliary care and day services for adults with learning disabilities, dementia and acquired brain injury, many of whom have complex needs and other disabilities. It is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a Registered Residential Care Provider and a Domiciliary Care Agency.
The Mortimer Society
Beneficiary group, Social careProvision of long term residential care for adults with physical disabilities, including Huntington's Disease, and/or learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries or other neurological conditions.
Catholic Care (diocese Of Leeds)
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social careFor over 150 years Catholic Care has been providing flexible solutions to social challenges across Yorkshire. We deliver a wide range of services including residential and supporting living for adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues, a residential care home for children, social work and children's mental health services, and a variety of community services.
Stockdales Of Sale, Altrincham And District LTD
Beneficiary group, Social careThe principal activity of Stockdales continues to be the charitable provision of respite, short break , community and residential care for the welfare of children and people with severe learning difficulties & multiple physical disabilities.
Camphill Milton Keynes Communities Limited
Beneficiary group, LeisureCamphill Milton Keynes provides a community for adults with learning disabilities to live, learn, work and celebrate life together. Individuals are supported to reach their full potential through a range or creative, horticultural and enabling activities and workshops and or through support in maximising independence and developing daily living skills in our accommodation settings.
The Orchard Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careThe Orchard Trust aims to improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability and those who care for them by the provision of flexible high-quality services. These include Supported Living, residential homes, residential short breaks, day care activities and domiciliary care services. The Trust is also an independent training provider, registered with City & Guilds.
Purple Oak Support
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, LeisureProvision of advice, practical support and care, plus leisure and supported work activities for people of all ages with a learning disability, physical disability or mental health support need who live within Andover and Southern England. Also campaign for the rights of our beneficiaries and provide individual advocacy support.
Acorn Villages Limited
Beneficiary group, HousingTo advance the education of adults with a learning disability and associated problems, to provide and support a village community and permanent homes for the beneficiaries where they may lead independent, yet supported lives to the maximum capability of each individual.
Polesworth Group Homes Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social careProvision of accommodation and support for adults with learning disabilities. This includes registered care homes, domiciliary support and programmes of daytime activities.
Thornleigh Camphill Communities Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationThornleigh Camphill Communities comprises the Hatch Camphill Community. The Hatch provides supported living services and day opportunities for adults with learning difficulties and autism.
Family Care Trust
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareProvides care services for a range of people with disabilities. These include day care centres for older people, support services for people in their own homes, befriending support in the community and assisting adults with a learning disability to acquire skills that improve opportunites for independent living.
The Mount Camphill Community Limited
Beneficiary group, EducationThe charity is part of the Association of Camphill Communities and was established specifically dedicated to serving the needs of young people with learning difficulties over the age of 16, in their transition to adulthood by creating community through living, learning and working. The Mount is guided by the principles of Dr Karl Konig, and is based on anthroposophy inspired by Rudolf Steiner.
Marchant-Holliday School Limited
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthWe are an Independent, Residential Special School, approved by the DfE for Boys aged from 5 to 13 years, who present with Behavioural, Emotional & Social Difficulties, as well as Mental Health issues, including aspects of Autistic Spectrum Disorder & other conditions.
Jubilee House Care Trust LTD
Beneficiary groupTo provide quality care and training to those with disabilities, including learning disabilities and autism to maintain or improve their quality of life and to help them live as independently as possible.
Stockport, East Cheshire, High Peak, Urmston & District Cerebral Palsy Society
Beneficiary group, HealthThe charity supports children and adults who have physical and/or learning disabilities with priority being given to those with the most severe disabilities.
Northease Manor School LTD
Beneficiary group, EducationWe are a coeducational independent school for neurodivergent students aged 7 to 19. We provide an individualised education, with access to a wide range of GCSEs, for students whose needs may include speech, language and communication difficulties, autism spectrum condition, dyslexia and other processing, sensory and cognitive delays.
Mencap In Kirklees
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe provision of high quality support and advice to meet the needs of children, young people and adults with a learning disability. This includes support and advice to families and carers. The major areas of activity are : day services, residential services, community support, befriending and advocacy.
The British Institute Of Learning Disabilities
Arts, Beneficiary groupAdvocacyMembershipTrainingQuality NetworkQualificationsInformation services Events/Conferences/Seminars Publications and Journals ConsultancyResearch and Development InfluencingAdministration, payment and monitoring of grantsLearning opportunitiesAll in support of children/adults with a learning disability, family carers and learning disability service providers.
Solden Hill House Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Housing, Leisure, Social careSolden Hill House is a collection of residential care home for adults with learning disabilities in Northamptonshire. Accommodation is in 10 residential units, 4 on the main site near Byfield, 1 in Byfield village, 4 in Brackley and 1 in Duston. Activities include craft workshops, dance, music and art therapy, outings and local activities - riding, sailing, swimming and college courses,
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many people-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities are there in the UK?
There are 460 registered people-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the people-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities by income?
British Heart Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£410.6m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of people-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities?
People-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities reported a combined annual income of £28.4bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for people-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities?
Across all people-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of people-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities?
People-with-learning-disabilities beneficiary group charities have an average annual income of £1.0m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.