Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

Saturday provision of respite care and activities for children and young people with multiple and profound medical, physical and learning disabilities.Provision of family activities.Provision of continuing professional development for staff.

Provision of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for a wide variety of conditions including multiple sclerosis, cerebal palsy, autism, strokes and sports injuries.

The object of the charity is to advance the education and training of the public in particular, but not exclusively, persons who have a learning disability in radio broadcasting and media skills techniques.

MAGIC MOMENTS PROVIDES TRAINING FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM, WE ALSO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY AUTISM, FOR EXAMPLE SWIMMING, SPORT WITH A REGISTERED TRAINER WE PROVIDE SHORT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME. WE PROVIDE YOUTH CLUB EACH WEEK CONSISTING OF FOOTBALL SESSIONS, BOWLING ETC.

Bradford People First is a self-advocacy organisation run by people with learning disabilities, for people with learning disabilities. Bradford People First aims to speak out on behalf of people with learning disabilities and to train and educate people, to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Ready Steady Go (RSG) organises Events and activity suitable for children with Autism, amongst which is a once-a-week after-school club and a variety of suitable activity during weekends and school holidays.In addition, RSG organises meetings and peer support for the parents (and Carers) of the children who attend RSG activities.

We aim to improve the quality of life for local people with learning disabilities by raising funds to provide goods and services to support and benefit them, their families and carers, over and above those provided by statutory authorities.Typically, Mid Dorset Mencap will support applications that help people with learning disabilities to live independently.The Group opened a charity shop

THE PROVISION OF HELP AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, FOR THEIR FAMILIES, DEPENDANTS AND CARERS, PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR THE RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE.

Provision of support and activities for children and young people (age 0 -25) who have a social/communication disorder (ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder), and their families. Provision of clubs and activities such as trampolining, multi-sports, football, swimming, youth clubs and school holiday trips.

Activities to advance the education and health of people with learning disabilities, development and inclusion, via the performing arts and other art forms and to increase opportunities for such persons to participate in the arts.To develop the skills of beneficiaries in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.

Wave Hub (previously Wave Cafe) was established to promote social inclusion and raise public awareness of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities. We aim to demonstrate what it means to value everyone equally. We run a creative arts cafe in Muswell Hill as a social enterprise where people of all abilities can work and socialise together.

Wave for Change works to build genuinely inclusive communities around the country, where individuals with and without learning disabilities can mix across all aspects of life, becoming less socially segregated and more understanding and tolerant of differences. We are about encouraging and enabling mixed-ability friendships and doing things with and not for each other.

BWG runs wellness gardens, a craft centre and a community cafe to provide a therapeutic environment for those with learning difficulties and mental health issues, and young people struggling at school. It provides work experience for the long-term unemployed and students with behaviour problems.

The farm provides leisure and educational facilities to local community, families, schools and learning disability groups

GRAPEVINE ESSEX IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES; COMPRISING AFFORDABLE, CONFIDENCE BUILDING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT TEACH LIFE SKILLS, SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LIVING AND IMPROVE EMPLOYABILITY. WE'RE DEDICATED TO ENSURING MEMBERS HAVE FUN, FORM FRIENDSHIPS & ENHANCE THEIR LIVES IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE & FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

Reaction Theatre Makers aim to promote mental well-being through drama and the associated arts by:Creating touring theatre work with an Arts & Health focus.Setting up and running arts projects within the community with a special focus on hard-to-reach groups such as those with learning disabilities or those with mental health difficulties.

The Anchorage Association has been set up by the parents and staff of The Endeavour School (a special school for children with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs), to raise funds in order to enhance the education and wellbeing of our students.

The primary aim of SOLD - is to provide meaningful and quality work experience for adults with learning disabilities in a busy High Street shop. The charity supports the special needs of the trainees whilst teaching a range of new valuable skills that could potentially be transferred and built upon in further work placements and ultimately help them gain paid employment.

Promote social inclusion, neurodiversity and community amongst autistic adults who are socially excluded from society in Bristol and the South West by provision of: - activities for building social confidence and independent living skills - social, leisure and employment opportunities - events and media that will reduce social isolation and promote social contact

MovementWorks uses scientifically proven dance movement programmes to help children and adults (some of whom have learning difficulties) to increase their ability to learn by progressing their physical and cognitive development in an engaging way.As a charity we aim to reach those who may not otherwise have access to a movement based learning approach.

Relief of poverty in Hadhramaut (formerly part of the Eastern Aden Protectorate) in the Republic of Yemen.Who can benefit: Centres for Blind , Handicapped and Autism, Orphans, Schools, Hospitals and Clinics, Womens' Sewing Centres and Welfare Groups, Self Help \ Development Initiatives for Individuals and Families in Exceptional Hardship.

THINK18 is a charity that supports young adults 16~35 years with learning disabilities (moderate to severe) in the UK, based in West Sussex. We develop social networks and friendships, independence & social skills. Emphasis is on providing safe social environments to enjoy activities with their friends. We aim to grow the charity & offer social activities, workshops, buddy schemes & much more.

The object of the charity is to support, by means of grant aid, individuals with learning disabilities, or families with a member who has learning disabilities within the county of Gloucestershire.

HUTS therapeutic workshop in Newcastle Emlyn provides relief and rehabilitation for people in Carmarthenshire Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, who have mental heath problems and learning disabilities.There is a recognised need to provide support which is unavailable from the NHS. Activities including pottery, IT woodwork, cookery & other crafts. HUTS offers Outreach and Befriending in S.Ceredigion.

In May 2019 a group of parents decided to form a new autistic group called Puzzles. Based in Medway and covering Kent, we go out every Friday with our members to places such as bowling, skiing, tobogganing, cinema and much more. We aim to bring families together to share experiences, meet others and spend social time with others who understand them.