Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

Provision of education, training, support to adults with mental health problems and learning disabilities through the provision of workshop based employment together with horticultural activities and leisure activities taking place throughout the North East of England. The charity helps adults to regain mainstream employment and volunteering opportunities and provides support to aid recovery.

Care of and services for people suffering from cancer, and their families.Care of and services for blind people, and the prevention and cure of blindness; andCare of people with a learning disability in a way that provides lifelong commitment, a family environment andthe maximum choice of activities and lifestyle.

Re-Instate is a charity working to improve employment opportunities, quality of life and well-being for disadvantaged people including people experiencing mental ill-health, people with learning disabilities and young people.A key part of the vision for Re-Instate is the provision of employment services that build sustainable recovery for people experiencing mental ill-health.

Carousel inspires people with learning disabilities to achieve their artistic ambitions.At Carousel we strive at all times for artistic excellence, ensuring high quality activities, working in genuine collaboration with others and challenging perceptions of what art is and who can create it.

We are an organisation which provides facilities for adults with Learning Disabilities. We provide education and training that encourage service users to achieve their full potential and integrate into the community. Our setting provides a safe environment where individuals can socialise, maintain existing and learn new skills. Most important of all, to enjoy a good quality of life.

To promote the education and relief of young people with learning difficulties. This is achieved through the provision of a programme of life skills training which encompasses numeracy and literacy, IT, arts and crafts and social activities.

EVANGELICAL ACTION BRAZIL IS A CHRISTIAN CHARITY WHICH PRIMARILY RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS IN THE UK. FUNDS RAISED (LESS EXPENSES) ARE FORWARDED TO A CHRISTIAN MISSION IN BRAZIL - ACEV. THEY ARE ACTIVE IN MANY AREAS SUCH AS HEALTH, SCHOOLING, DISABILITIES, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, WELL DRILLING, DRUG DEPENDENCY, FARMING, AND INCOME GENERATION. WE AIM TO HELP THE NEEDY IRRESPECTIVE OF BELIEF.

Supporting people with learning disabilities and/or learning difficulties (LDD) to live happy, independent lives and providing opportunities for them to have their voice heard. Key to this are our specialist advocacy, sport activities and user-led consultation and quality monitoring service offer to empower people with LDD and ensure they can access the same opportunities as everyone else.

CASBA is a small voluntary organisation, which specialises in the provision of independent advocacy support to adults with learning disabilities/difficulties. CASBA is based in Selly Oak and covers the South Birmingham Area. An Independent Advocate is someone who can help identify an individual's wishes and needs; support them to express their wishes and act for what that person wants.

Yatton House Society provides a day service for people with Physical/Learning disabilities of school leaving age and above in Great Ayton, Stokesley and surrounding areas. We organise and initiate activities aimed at maximising individual member's personal growth, education, development and independence.

Spare Tyre uses and makes theatre that enables voiceless communities and individuals to share and celebrate their untold stories transforming lives and challenging prejudice.We currently work with older people, adults with learning disabilities, people with advanced dementia, women who have experienced violence, and disenfranchised and economically communities across London and beyond.

Heathbank Support Services provides two services, a day centre for adults with learning disabilities and a domiciliary care agency which provides staff in service users own homes within the Oldham area. Heathbank Support Services prides itself on high levels of care being carried out within each service.

Interplay tours, nationally, a multi-sensory show for children, aged 5 To 18 with profound and multiple learning disabilities and undertakes bespoke arts intervention projects. It runs an industry-based learning programme across film, radio, music and theatre to create artistic products with 14- 16s not in education. It is also lead partner of I Love West Leeds Festival a community arts festival

We provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides, bathing, social activities and friendship.

PAC provides therapeutic interventions for young people aged 6 to 25 presenting with emotional, interpersonal and mental health problems and challenges often with associated learning disability. By delivering this preventative work young people address their problems before they escalate, they re-engage into education or employment and live more positive lives within society.

The Bloomfield Learning Centre is an assessment and teaching unit for children and young adults with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. We work primarily with children from poor socio-economic backgrounds whose families are unable to pay for specialist literacy teaching.

To support people with a learning disability, in particular by the provision of help and advice for them, their families and carers and by campaigning for better services. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for people with a learning disability so as to improve their lives.

Development of visual communication resources (signing, symbols and pictures) for children and adults with verbal communication difficulties. Most users have learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders. Training and free advice provided

The Society has continued to further its objectives. The provision of information, advice and support, and the availability of facilities benefit our beneficiaries. The Society's premises are valued by people with learning disabilities and the local community. The extended and refurbished facilities are well used. Attendance during activities is good.

The support for individuals with a learning disability, their parents and carers, whether through the provision of care, advocacy, treatment or education; campaigning for greater awareness and better provision of services; service delivery in a range of areas including leisure, respite care, residential care, education and employment

Street Forge Workshops provides Day service opportunities through tuition and guidance. This ensures personal development and progression, for adults with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, including those with multiple disabilities and/or mild mental health problems. We are accredited by Norfolk & Suffolk County Council, which means our services are safe, secure, legal and sustainable.

The charity receives income from rent which is solely used to make grants to charities and organisations that provide support, therapy and education to children who are hearing impaired, autistic and communication delayed.

To combat loneliness and isolation and help older people keep active,We provide a drop-in centre offering hot meals and various activitiesinc. chair-based exercise, outings and transport for those less able. Wewelcome all volunteers including those with learning difficulties atour drop-in centre, we also recruit, coordinate volunteers for theMeals on wheels and housebound library service

It provides a variety of therapies for people with multiple sclerosis & other ailments, children with Autism and cerebral palsy, all within the centre for the people of Coventry & surrounding areas.

The object of the Charity is to advance the education of the pupils at Walton Leigh School, a school for children with severe learning difficulties, by providing facilities and equipment which are not provided by the local education authority or the school and seeks to achieve this objective through encouraging the joint participation of the school's staff, parents, pupils and the local community.