Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

The aim of our Centre in Bristol is to provide creative and stimulating activities, care and support to adults (Members) with various additional needs including physical, sensory or learning disability. We offer opportunities to learn new skills to gain greater knowledge and independence. Some seek to learn more about the Christian faith. Our hope is that all have more fulfilling lives.

Physical/Creative Activities to support adults with severe learning disabilities.

Provision of social activities for adults with learning difficulties. Weekly meetings for members with entertainment, discos, games etc and occasional outings. The club also offer limited sports activities

The company's principle activity is the provision of residential premises for adults with learning disabilities and physically handicapped people

WE ARE A CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, WHICH EXISTS TO FUND RESEARCH INTO ALL ASPECTS OF AUTISM AND ENSURE THE RESULTS ARE PUBLISHED.

ABUK support families affected with Autism and SEN. We offer weekly sessions and activities that allow children to play in a safe, non judgmental environment alongside other like minded children. In equal measures the group offers support and signposting to parents and family members ABUK has created a community and in addition to information, advice and guidance it is a lifeline to many.

We run sessions every Saturday morning at Hornsey Road Children's Centre from 10:30 to 2pm, with resources and facilities to aid creativity and sensory needs of autistic children. The children have free play/craft activity, soft play and lunch. Once a month we have a special activity: outing, workshop or entertainer. Parents are given the opportunity to join a support group.

To advance the education of the pupils at Manor Mead School which is a school for children with severe learning difficulties by providing facilities and equipment which is not funded by the local education authority.

13 projects have been set up aimed at specified groups. These can be summarised as follows: - Groups for those with mental health issues, elderly , physical and/or learning disabilities, at risk (of exploitation or discrimination) . We offer inclusive weekly dance, exercise, theatre or singing classes, with wellbeing sessions encouraging open discussions being a key addition to the Mental Health

Access Theatre is a company for adults with learning disabilities and a range of physical and sensory impairments. We meet weekly at Launceston Town Hall for drama and dance activities and regularly produce high-quality public performances . The members are supported by volunteers. We employ an experienced professional dance/theatre practitioner. New members are always welcome.

HearSay provides professional counselling to children, adolescents, adults and families affected by a range of impairing conditions such as mental illness, behavioural or emotional problems, arising from physical and/or sensory disabilities, or other disabilities, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is based in Maidstone, Kent.

T.R.E.E. Project is a unique initiative to establish a reuse/recycling partnership within the Essex area. The project's committed to the reuse/recycling of WEEE & furniture. The project creates local opportunities for volunteering, participation in training, work experience and enhanced employment opportunities with particular emphasis on provision for people with learning disabilities.

We are a charity supporting two special needs schools for children with severe and moderate learning difficulties.We organise a series of fund raising events - summer and Christmas fayres, quiz nights, fashion shows etc.

We support the needs of Pond Meadow School and the surrounding community. The pupils from Surrey experience profound physical and learning disabilities including autism and we strive to enhance their lives and future to be the best it can be. We can help with therapy and specialist equipment, sensory and physical learning (indoor and outdoor), physiotherapy and citizenship.

The charity provides support for adults with ADHD or who suspect they have ADHD. This support comes in the form of psychoeducational, advice and guidance.

Mapledown School is a Barnet secondary special school for pupils aged 11-19 with Severe and Complex Learning Disabilities. The Friends Of Mapledown School raises funds and organises events to supplement and enrich school life. Over the years we have purchased countless items of specialised equipment and organised social events to bring people together.

As a trustee for Mencap, the role involves overseeing the charity's strategic direction and ensuring it fulfils its mission to support individuals with learning disabilities. Trustees are collectively responsible for:Ensuring Mencap operates in accordance with its governing documents and complies with relevant laws.Making decisions that are in the charity's best interests.

To provide additional resources to further enhance the support to the pupils severly affected by autism.

The Honiton 729 Club is a club for adults with learning disabilities. The club meets most Monday evenings between 7 and 9 pm. With occasional trips out during the year. The club provides varied social activities.

The Mowbray Gateway Club provides a safe place for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs to get together to enjoy social ,leisure and sporting activities. The club currently provides access to a variety of activities and opportunities including a social club, a sports club ,a dance club, a singing and signing choir, a community sing and praise event and craft activities .

Support adults with learning disabilities across Croydon with arts, learning, training, health, voice and other projects

The objectives of the charity are to promote and provide leisure and social opportunities for people with learning difficulties. This is achieved by providing weekly sessions of structured activities. The activities include sports, arts and crafts, and social events. The events include the annual Summer ball, Christmas party and themed nights. The club has a team of 18 volunteers.

We deliver a weekly social club session on Wednesday evenings in the Bradford District for young people aged 11 to 25 with high functioning autism . We provide extra activities such as bowling, meals out, bingo nights, and cookery lessons. We provide short breaks from caring, for the parents and carers of young people with autism .

Choices Advocacy provides independent advocacy and advocacy related services ie Person Centred Planning to children and young people, adults with a learning disability, older people, vulnerable, socially excluded people in Southampton and across Southern Hampshire. Independent Advocacy empowers and enables vulnerable people to speak up and have their views and wishes heard.

We give grants to provide holidays and breaks to individuals, families and special schools with a member or members with learning difficulties who could not otherwise afford them.