Beneficiary group Charities That specialise in People with learning disabilities

We work with disengaged ex-offenders and community members of all ages with dyslexia, head-injury and other learning difficulties. We have moved back to Essex and helping people on line, zoom or phone. Our professional development courses and Innovative projects have led us to work with Channel 4 'The Write Offs' programme, sharing our bespoke learning activities with schools and universities.

The activities of the charity are specifically focussed on the children of Walnuts School who are mainly on the Autistic spectrum and have learning and communication difficulties. Funds are raised from both parents and the wider community to fund additional equipment, trips and activities.

Provide performance arts workshops and productions for those on the autistic spectrum in a theatre company that has members not on the spectrum. Of the 40 members the balance of members on the spectrum and not is about 50/50 which we believe important. We perform in a variety of venues eg. university, schools and theatres. One of our aims is to enhance the public?s understanding of autism.

We organise social and fundraising events on an irregular basis. We hold a quarterly business meeting at the John Daniel Centre, Penzance (all welcome). We distribute funds to disabled people with a learning disability and support groups.

The Icknield Trust was established in Andover to provide accommodation in which young people aged 16-20 with severe learning difficulties can develop the skills, confidence and self-esteem necessary for independent living. The Trust purchased the bungalow at 219 Vigo Road in October 1998.

A charity operating in Windsor and Maidenhead to support children and young people with a diagnosis of autism, with a particular remit to help those at Forest Bridge School, a new special school.

Provision of social and leisure time activities for adults with a learning disability, by means of weekly Club nights in hired premises.

To advance the education of children with learning difficulties, mentally and physically disabled children, and children who are otherwise disadvantaged and other charities from time to time that the trustees wish to support.

Fighting For Autism (Europe) aims to raise autism awareness and encourage autism acceptance through the Boxing, Martial Arts, Health and fitness communities.

To fund the teaching locally, of autistic children and young adults on the Applied Behaviour Analysis mehod. Obtain current medications and therapies for the support and welfare of autistic children and young adults.

To run an Annual Lecture in Northamptonshire for parents, carers, autistic people and professionals to advance learning in the condition.

To promote social inclusion for people with a learning disability by providing facilities for dance classes, dance groups, recreation and public performances, with the objective of improving their social and communication skills, increasing their confidence and self-esteem and improving their physical and mental health.

To relieve the needs of people suffering from autism and their families and carers

The relief of persons in Lancashire and Greater Manchester with learning difficulties or who have special needs, by provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, with the object of improving their conditions of life.

We produce a modest income from local fetes, open days and a gift aid scheme. The proceeds are used to provide "extra" items such as gifts and outside trips for the residents of a home for people with learning disabilities, which are not provided by local authority grants.

Support of people with learning difficulties and their carers in the London Borough of Havering

To provide enrichment and leisure opportunities for the young people with Autism who attend Post 11 Autistic Centre at Jarrow School and their families

Autism Treatment Support was set up by a parent of an autistic boy to support families of children and adults living with autism. We provide advice on- Autism Diagnosis Support- Autism Treatment Support advice- Emotional well beingWe also provide early intervention, support and advocacy for Adults and Children on the Autistic Spectrum and their families.

To promote & protect the health & well-being of persons with learning difficulties or other mental or physical disabilities in Trowbridge, Wiltshire and other parts of the UK as the Trustees may from time to time think fit according to Christian principles particularly by the provision of accommodation & other facilities to enable them to live within communities & to fulfil their potential.

The objects of the CIO are:(a) to advance the education and development of children and young people with a learning disability in South Yorkshire through the provision of information, activities and services outside of the school curriculum; and (b) such other purposes which may be charitable according to the law of England and Wale

Education. A school for children with learning difficulties.

Open Meetings annually feature health and social care issues, public engagement, activities for the disabled, mental health and carer's concerns.HDU engaged with Hereford Council Making it Real Board and Autism Partnership Board to feedback information on disability as champions in this area.In September the chair joined a team as an expert by experience for Peer Challenge at Hereford Council.

Romsey Gateway club caters for adults with learning disabilities and has done for over thirty years. We seek to provide opportunities for friendship, recreation and entertainment. The development of existing skills outings and intigrating within the community. This allows for a few hours respite and rest to those who care for our members when they are at home.

We provide a weekly horse ride for up to 11 children with moderate learning difficulties on dry days. All the riders are pupils of Cedar Hall Special School. All of the adults (except the trustee, Mr. Lazell, who is paid by the school) are volunteers.

To raise funds to support children on the autistic spectrum and under the age of 4 access specialist therapy ABA (Applied Behavioural Analysis).