Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

NOCS provides social support, facilities and development opportunities for people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction, particularly due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), mental ill-health and rural/social isolation. People in our community form lasting friendships, gain self-confidence and, over time, develop their skills and start to manage their anxiety.

To promote social inclusion for people aged 8 - 24 using powerful unmounted horse based interventions with specially trained horses.Professional referrals from : schools, CAMHS, Social Workers, Specialist Agencies, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol for those suffering from a variety of challenges e.g Mental Health - especially anxiety, school exclusion, ADHD, neglect & abuse, victims of crime etc

Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities

Comfort Zone is a holiday playscheme for young adults aged 11-25 who have severe learning disabilities. It is run at Mapledown School for students in school or have attended the school. Our focus is to give the students a place to go during holiday beaks, to have fun, and socialise with their peer group in a safe environment.

The NSAAA provides support,help and advice to individuals with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, their parents and carers.Our association is friendly,supportive and caring. We are fortunate enough to have staff and volunteers who jointly provide a wide range of expertise. We currently have members across the whole of Staffordshire.

IMPROVE LIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY, TOGETHER WITH THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES. LISTEN TO PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY. SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY IN ALL PARTS OF THEIR LIVES. GIVE INFORMATION AND ADVICE.

The relief of people with a learning disability within Mid Glamorgan. To assist those people to realise their full potential and to lead fulfilling lives. To assist those people to obtain their full rights and privileges as a citizen. To provide long term friendship and support. To provide information to people with a learning disability.

Pear Tree School is the Charity and it caters for students with severe and multiple and profound learning difficulties. The Charity raises money for the school to provide additional resources and equipment for the students. Pear Tree caters for students from the Preston, Wyre and Fylde area.

TO W0RK WITH PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY. TO PROMOTE BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENES FOR OUR MEMBERS. TO CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER SERVICE PROVISION.TO RUN ACTIVITY CLUBS AND TRIPS. Run projects which enable our members to have work experience and life skills education.

The Objects of the charitable company are to provide or facilitate the provision of accommodation, care and welfare or other related support services to persons with disabilities including permanent learning disabilities.

Building a more inclusive future through community-integrated activities, volunteering and enterprise opportunities, education, and skills training for children and young people with learning disabilities, while supporting their families, carers, and siblings.

Alexandra House of Joy will be a purpose built community which will provide much needed facilities for Adults with Profound Learning Disability. We will offer a Respite Care Service for short breaks, a Day Time Support Centre, and an essential end of life Hospice Service. Alexandra House will offer opportunities of employment, for Adults with Learning Disability, in the kitchen gardens and cafe.

We seek to provide extra curricular activities for children & young people of Green Park School who have profound and severe learning difficulties. Our newly built school enables us to offer additional resources/activities to all of our pupils. This includes short breaks, residential holidays and recreational activities.

Provision and management of LLDD appropriate living accommodation for adults with learning disabilities. Homes 4 Living provides a specialist management and safeguarding role within their landlord responsibilities to encourage independent living and involvement in the local community for the tenants. Future plans include acquisition of additional properties in other areas as funds permit.

Bath Mencap is affiliated to National Mencap. In order to help those with learning disabilities live a fulfilled life, and to support relatives and carers, we provide a number of social activities for adults and children. These include an after school club, Sunday Lunch Club and evening social activities. To learn more and to see new events please visit our website https://www.bathmencap

Working with adults with learning disabilities Get Changed aism to: ? build confidence & self-esteem ? improve mental & physical health ? develop cognitive, practical & transferable skills ? challenge public attitudes & raise the profile of the disability community by providing high quality drama and arts projects.

To advance the education and to relieve the needs of children and young people on the autism spectrum and their families and carers resident in the London Borough of Lewisham. Campaigning on issues relating to the needs of our members such as education and social services and maintaining representation on several local forums and working parties.

OUR CLUB PROVIDES SOCIAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS AND OVER WHO EITHER HAVE A LEARNING DISABILITY,ARE DISABLED,OR BOTH. ACTIVITIES ARE UNDERTAKEN OUT & ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY AND ENABLE OUR MEMBERS TO TAKE PART IN A RANGE OF AGE APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCES HELPING THEM WITH THEIR LIFE SKILLS, RAISING THEIR SELF ESTEEM, BUILDING THEIR CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOPING THEIR FRIENDSHIPS.

WE RUN PLAY SCHEMES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.

The Word International Church has been working together With Citizens UK in the camberwell and Peckham community as parent champions in a project to help pregnant women who has no access to public funds gain help, help children with learning disabilities and providing clothing bank for babies of such parents.

Jigsaw works with young people on the Autistic Spectrum who would like to develop social and lifeskills. This is done in a variety of environments that are aimed to provide opportunities for lifelong learning. We run youth club sessions, trips out and residential experiences. We provide a comfortable environment where young people can be themselves without fear of isolation, judgement and abuse.

To serve the interests of persons with learning disabilities and their families. To increase understanding and public awareness of the problems & needs of the learning disabled and their families. To enhance the social intergration of persons with learning disabilities into the community. To promote respite for carers.

The charity supports new & existing ways of encouraging young people with severe learning difficulties to access to the maximum of their potential, all that other people can. These include sport, drama, and outward bound activities as well as accessing educational & health programmes that are not provided by local authorities.

Charity has several projects: supporting the community [families, single men or women] who are in need of food supplies through food banks. Support to those in prison [men or women] or families with the criminal justice processes, including court hearings/prison visits. Support carers of Autistic children or adults [any age] by providing a safe and quiet environment sharing info/signposting .

To promote the preservation of mental health; to advance the education of people with dyslexia or any other related specific learning disability; to provide participation in the arts, culture and heritage.