<p> It provides extra comforts for the patients and benefits for the nursing staff in the Mental Health services of the Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan & Leigh districts.<p>

<p> It provides extra comforts for the patients and benefits for the nursing staff in the Mental Health services of the Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Warrington and Wigan & Leigh districts.<p>

AbilityNet helps over 165,000 people a year who thought they couldn't use a computer because of a disability, overcome their problems. Computers open up the world of communication, learning and work; or simply shopping, emailing and having fun with friends and family across the world.

Accounting for Africa identifies projects in Africa supported annually through The Times Leadership Challenge (www.challengeafrica.co.uk). Projects range from teaching in communities, to supporting small businesses and building schools. All are designed to help African people help themselves. 100% of all donations are spent on the ground in Africa. The charity deducts no administration costs.

The Trust was set up in memory of Adam Rogers, who died of cancer, aged 13, in 2006. It aims to help children with cancer to have improved conditions of life, and also adults with learning difficulties (a cause close to Adam's heart as his brother has Down's Syndrome). It provides grants, funding and support to charities and organisations to achieve these aims.

Advocacy Matters (Wales) exists to promote the rights, interests and inclusion of people with a learning disability through a range of advocacy, participation and volunteering schemes. The organisation's vision is that individuals with a disability are recognised as equal citizens who participate in society and control their own lives.

Agape Family Care Trust is a Christian based charity founded to provide help. care and support for young people (and their families) with profound physical and learning disabilities.

The Albany Charity is a fund run by London Taxi Drivers for children with Special Needs, giving them fun filled days out which are not provided by the homes and schools. Our main trip is to Margate where the children are entertained during the day, culminating at the Wintergardens with a dinner, presents and disco in the evening.

The Albrighton Moat & Gardens is dedicated to providing sports, arts, training and recreational facilities for people of all ages who have disabilities or disadvantaged. It enables and empowers them, regardless of disabilities, to participate in and enjoy activities that they are excluded from.

ASSERT provides support to the individuals and families who are affected by Angelman Syndrome. This is done by sending out information packs, producing a regular newsletter and providing a helpline to support families and professionals.

Ann Craft Trust is a national charity committed to safeguarding children and adults with learning disabilities from abuse.

Arbour House, Warrenpoint is a voluntary, unpaid respite house that provides weekend and summer holiday care for young adults with a learning disability. It was founded in 1991 to meet the growing need for respite among families of young people with a learning disability in the South Down and South Armagh areas. There are no paid staff in Arbour House.

Archway is an Aberdeen based charity offering respite, shared and permanent care for over 200 children and adults with moderate to profound learning disabilities.

Asha Kiran UK aims to enable special children to attain their full potential for independence and fulfilment in adult life. We promote the welfare of young people with health problems and physical or learning disabilities. The primary beneficiary is Asha Kiran Special Needs School, Bangalore, India

It is a small and relatively new group but already busy with young disabled children wishing to ride.

Asian People's Disability Alliance's provides services to disabled people, their families and their carers, based on their specific personal, cultural and community needs. It works in the UK and Internationally. Set up in 1988, it is led and managed by Asian people with disabilities.

Aspergers 4 Herts is a charity trust set up to support children and families affected by Asperger Syndrome. Our aim is to provide information, assistance and socialisation to enable better opportunities to form much needed peer groups, thus supporting and encourage social skills.

At Home in the Community is a Christian charity which supports and enables adults with learning disabilities to live their lives to the full. It does this by providing domiciliary care, independent support living and residential care and also by promoting understanding in the community of the needs and aspirations of people with learning disabilities.

Autism Concern is a charity which provides support and options to people affected by all forms of autism in gaining independence and control of their lives.

Autism Cymru is a purely Welsh charity. All Trustees live in Wales and it is staffed by Welsh based practitioners. In recognition of its work Autism Cymru was S4C's Charity of the Year during 2006. Its key strategic work includes raising Public awareness of autism throughout Wales; lobbying Welsh and UK governments to introduce specific policies and strategies for autism; providing comprehensive bi-lingual information on autism to families through awares.org, delivering training throughout Wales; setting-up a Welsh centre for autism research; projecting Welsh autism issues in the EC and playing a key role in setting-up the EC's forthcoming European Autism Alliance.

Autism NI (PAPA) is Northern Ireland’s main autism charity. Formed in 1989 by a group of concerned parents and professionals, the charity supports a network of 17 branches and local support groups across Northern Ireland. We provide free advice and information, a helpline and support for parents and carers, an Autism library and a wide range of training courses throughout Northern Ireland.

Autism Treatment trust is dedicated to helping individuals with autism reach optimum health and learning.

autism.west midlands aims to improve the quality of life for people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families by raising awareness of the condition and making provision for the individual needs of people with autistic spectrum disorders.

Bag Books works to enrich the lives of those with the most profound learning disabilities. Bag Books sees a world where everyone can enjoy the learning, communication and fun of a story. Its multi-sensory story packs are the leading educational resource for children, teens and adults with severe to profound learning disabilities.

Barnet Mencap provides support, advice and information to people with learning disabilities and their families. Some of the services include social days out, repite care, sports activities, family and care support, volunteering, housing and general advice.

GAP offers young people with learning disabilities an opportunity to achieve through the Gateway Award Scheme which is like the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. It takes place within a youth club setting and they are encouraged to set themselves new challenges, learn new skills and broaden their horizons.

BDWSA teaches people with all typess of disability to water ski.

Bede is a community based charity offering opportunities for people in Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Southwark. It aims to help people develop their skills, talents and confidence and contribute to the community. It offers youth work, services for adults with learning disabilities, help for victims of hate crime especially domestic violence and homophobic crime and community development work

Give a Child a Chance raises money for disadvantaged children living in Berkshire to help them live more rewarding and fulfilling lives. It supports both individual children and groups, with grants for specific projects or pieces of equipment.

The school serves the village of Blewbury in Oxfordshire, and the surrounding area. It is over 300 years old and is an integral part of the village. The school seeks to enable children to learn in away appropriate to the challenges of the 21st century.

The Bling Fling is an exciting organisation that raises money to help Aberdeen charities. Bling Fling Trainers and Tiaras Charity Walk and Party 2010 hope to raise more funds this year with your help. Monies raised will help fund Breast Cancer Research at ARI, Children's Cancer Charities at RACH, and help to fund a wheelchair access vehicle for Archway, a charity which supports families with learning disabilities.

Provision of sport and leisure for adults and children in The Bradford District

Brandon Trust works with and for people with learning disabilities. It aims to support and enable people with complex needs to live the lives they choose. Brandon maximise an individual’s independence through Supported Living, Education, Residential Services, Training, Work Learning and Leisure.

Break provides a range of services for children, adults and families in need. These services include: Homes for Children and Young Adults, Supported Holidays and Respite Care, Assessments for Families in Crisis, Mental Health Services for Women, Day Support Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mentoring Schemes for Young People.

It provides training, education and employment opportunities for adults that face multiple disadvantages within the community

The Charity provides support for families in the Bristol area who have children with Downs Syndrome. This includes assisting new parents and helping them to understand that the arrival of a child with Downs Syndrome is not the end of the world. A range of events and outings are organised throughout the year including a subsidised annual holiday and a very popular annual Christmas party.

Bristol Dyslexia Trust supports needy students of all ages and abilities (4 - 60+ years) with specific learning difficulties. i.e. dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Aspergers, mild autistic spectrum disorder, and language/communication difficulties. It provides funding to help students access specialist teaching, assessments and advice.

It provides community based music therapy to children and adults of all ages with a wide range of special needs using music as a basis for forming a relationship and developing communication, providing an opportunity for self-expression where words are difficult or impossible.

Bromley Autistic Trust is committed to improving the quality of life of people of all ages with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and supporting those who care for them. It provides assistance both for families with an autistic child and adults with autism or Asperger Syndrome.

Welcome to the Buddy Bear Trust Just Giving Page. The Buddy Bear School was set up in response to the pleas of parents who wanted conductive education for their children, who suffered from cerebral palsy and other motor disorders. Any support, big or small is always welcome.

BUILD is led by, and works for the benefit of, adults and young people with learning difficulties and other disabilities. It achieves this through social, leisure and learning activities, including a community based befriending scheme, youth projects, a weekly social club, young adults social networking group and a research and training consultancy service.

Parent led building for the future is aiming for a purpose built building for all the disabled children in the Wokingham borough where the children and their families can go , where they can feel accepted understood and valued.

Parent led building for the future is aiming for a purpose built building for all the disabled children in the Wokingham borough where the children and their families can go , where they can feel accepted understood and valued.

The project is an educational,recreational and therapeutic scheme for people of all ages dealing with disablement of any kind. It started life as a gardening project in 2002, but today extends across four acres and offers a greatly extended,diverse and stimulating programme of other activities

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&#8216;Where people fight poverty, tackle injustice, and realise their potential together.&#8217; Cambridge House is a multipurpose voluntary organisation working in Southwark,for the last 120 years, to alleviate the local effects of poverty and to support social change. Please see our website for further details.

The Charity provides holiday playschemes for children with severe learning disabilities. The children are given the opportunity to experience leisure activities the same as children who do not have disabilities. In addition their families receive some respite from caring. The children enjoy themselves in a caring and safe environment.

We offer planned home/community support services for carers looking after a relative or friend with care needs Our service provides a chance for carers to be relieved of their caring role for short periods of time, giving them a much needed break.

The Camden Society is a London-wide organisation providing a range of modern services that emphasise the human rights of people with disabilities. Founded 40 years ago, it continues to run and develop services to support people to live, work, relax and socialise in the ways that they choose.

Camphill has been part of the Aberdeen City and Shire community since 1939. More than 700 people live and work in six local Camphill communities. Together they offer education, training, work and living opportunities for vulnerable children, young people, adults and older people.

The Camphill Family raises funds for the eleven communities of The Camphill Village Trust. Established over 50 years ago, the charity assists adults with special needs to create a rich and fulfilling home, social and working life in large and small intentional life-sharing communities in both rural and urban settings.

Camphill Milton Keynes (CMKC*) provides support and a meaningful working life for adults with a wide range of learning difficulties. The community is formed of over one hundred people living on several sites on the neighbouring housing estates of Pennyland and Willen Park.

Camtrust provides Further Education opportunities for older teenagers and adults with all types of disabilities. The students gain experience of a work-place and grow in confidence through their involvement in Camtrusts Design and Print company which operates as a Social Enterprise, where all profits are directed back into Camtrust.

Canterbury Oast Trust provides long term 24-hour care in family-style homes for adults with learning and physical disabilities in Kent and East Sussex. The Trust also runs a programme of personal development, skills training and work experience which brings residents into contact with the general public, helping to break down barriers and foster a greater understanding of disability.

The charity provides information and support to family carers of those who are elderly, disabled or sick and seeks to advance education about family caring.

The charity addresses the employment &amp; social needs of young persons &amp; adults with Autism

Caring For Life is a Christian charity which strives to “share the love of Jesus” with those in desperate need. CFL fulfils its aims through core areas of ministry. Providing supported homes for particularly vulnerable men and women. Providing housing support through the Floating Support team. Providing therapeutic daytime projects

CASE supports and trains around 120 people with Learning Disabilities in the Hull and East Yorkshire region. It has a training facility supporting Trainees with lifeskills, qualifications and employment where appropriate. CASE celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2010.

Caxton is a youth group membership disabled young people. Named in the top 5% ofstead in Westminster. The Caxton provides social, informal educational opportunities at Midge Island, Surrey, a facility available for the exclusive use of members + Narrow Boat project.

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is a UK wide charity which provides information and support to families and professionals caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities, who are described as having challenging behaviour.<p>The CBF was founded twelve years ago by a parent carer Vivien Cooper: "When our son Daniel was diagnosed with Cri du Chat Syndrome, the only information given was a single sheet of paper. This wasn't much help when Daniel was pulling the curtains down, ripping his mattress open and eating the stuffing, or banging his head. With specialist help, children like Daniel can learn ways to communicate that mean they don't need to resort to challenging behaviour. Frustrated that this specialist understanding had not reached us sooner when we needed it, I set up the foundation in order to provide information and support to other families caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities"<p>The CBF provides a range of resources on issues surrounding challenging behaviour and actively campaigns at national policy level. Resources are free to parent carers.<p>"Our aim is for children and adults with severe learning disabilities, who are described as having challenging behaviour, having the same life opportunities as everyone else, including home life, education, employment and leisure"<p>For more information visit our website:<p> www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk<p>Email: info@thecbf.org.uk<p>Tel: 01634 838739

It helps people of all ages with a Learning Disability by providing various clubs, schemes, subsidised leisure activities and other services to members, parents and carers. Membership is open to anybody with an empathy in our cause and they receive news magazines, special offers and gifts throughout the year.

Supports therapeutic education and the welfare of children and young adults on the autism spectrum in Oxfordshire. It provides vital information and support to families, services for children and young people, and information for professionals. “This service is a lifeline” – parent.

It raises money to buy multi-sensory equipment to give fun and relaxation to children and young people who aren&#8217;t able to express themselves as fully as Claire-Louise could. Claire believed that music and movement helped her to overcome problems and so could help others to feel better about themselves too.

CLASS supports children with language and communication disorders in East Dunbartonshire. The children are aged between 3 and 16 years and attend units within local primary or secondary schools. CLASS raises funds to provide much needed resources as well as trips, activities and sports groups for the children.

CSRC benefits over 200 people, with additional needs, each week, through riding, carriage driving + equestrian vaulting. It uniquely has facilities for residential riding holidays attendees gain huge social, physical and mental benefits. CSRC relies on volunteers for manpower and fund-raising.

The Coach House Trust provides occupational, educational, training and employment opportunities for those most disadvantaged in the labour market.

The COINS Foundation funds projects offering relief to vulnerable and disadvantaged people. We make grants to organisations that can demonstrate the investment tangibly improves the lives of many, in a sustainable way. In particular, projects focusing on construction, education and technically innovative projects for learning and enablement.

Common Knowledge based in Glasgow offers adults with learning difficulties across the UK opportunities to make friends,tell their stories,know their rights,learn about life,and share with others their skills,talents and interests using its innovative online learning and unique accessible website

Compass is a network of projects for people with learning disabilities. It is a small local charity. Compass offers advocacy support, advice and guidance to people with learning disabilities to improve the quality of their lives. Projects include Can Can Recycling, Can Can Bazaar (social businesses) and Beyond(Youth project)

The charity helps to provide equipment and facilities to advance social, physical and/or educational opportunities of the pupils attending a special school for children with learning disabilities. The school caters for children aged 4 to 16 who have many different syndromes and other learning needs including Autism and communication difficulties.

Every day across Scotland, Cornerstone is providing care and support in your community to enable children, young people and adults with disabilities and other support needs to enjoy a valued life. <p> With a team of experienced and motivated staff we provide a wide range of services to over 1000 people each year and are committed to improving the lives of the people we support.

The Cornwall Down's Syndrome Support Group is run by parents to help families affected by Down's syndrome living in Cornwall. We offer families a chance to meet, socialise and share information, friendship and support. We organise fun days out, trips away and challenging fund raising activities.

Corpal supports those affected by Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum which means that the major pathway across the two hempisheres of the brain is damaged or missing. Corpal is a Not for Profit group and is run by parents, and carers of children and Adults with ACC or Aicardi Syndrome.

Cosgrove Care provides services for people and families affected by learning disabilities and complex needs. For adults, these include registered accommodation, supported independent living, volunteer befriending, employment, further education, supported employment and recreational activities. For children and young people, Cosgrove provides developmental training after-school and during holidays.

It helps approximately 60 children with severe learning difficulties and special needs to experience the joy of riding and thereby improve their self-confidence, muscle tone, balance, communication skills and independence.

It provides support and information for parents, familes and carers and raises awareness of the syndrome amongst the medical profession. Actively involved in raising funds to promote and provide research into the Syndrome. Organises annual Conference and forwards bi-annual newsletters

It offers free information to Parents, Carers and Professionals. Its aim, To improve understanding of dyslexia, ensuring every young person with it has a way forward. It endeavours to help them achieve their full potential with support, empowerment, choices via our Helpline, Drop in and Website.

Daisy Chain supports and helps families/carers who are affected by autism. Daisy Chain is raising funds to build a respite centre for children with autism. It is based on a 5.5-acre farm in the North East and has already developed an animal petting farm, sensory gardens, play area, horticultural area and wetland area.

It provides a safe working environment to assist those with mental health issues and learning difficulties using Dance Movement Psychotherapy.

A small charity play scheme for deaf children and hard of hearing children aged 5 to 15, to make lasting friendships. It helps reduce isolation, build confidence &amp; improve their quality of life by giving them social opportunities in a safe, fun and learning environment. All communicate in BSL.

Emotional and practical support to carers in Derwentside.

DGSM yourChoice is an affiliation of Royal Mencap Society. The charity works with people with learning disabilities, their families and carers in the North Kent and Medway areas. Support is provided through housing, independent living, day services, employment and training, advice and information, leisure, sport, evening clubs and much more! The charity aims to develop self fulfillment and independence for every individual with a learning disability enabling them to lead a life in the community like any other person.

Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres provide a place where children, from birth to five years, with special needs and disabilities come to develop skills through therapeutic play. More than this, it is a place where their parents and carers are welcome, where they can make friends and share experiences.

The DPC is a day centre for elderly and disabled people. The object of the charity is to offer friendship, support and a sense of community to those who would otherwise be isolated by their personal circumstances.

Welcome to Diverse Abilities Plus<p>We are independent, not for profit organisation working together with families to help meet the needs of local people, of all ages with physical and learning difficulties. We are dedicated to supporting their needs today and the needs they will have tomorrow whilst enabling them to experience a lifetime of opportunities and challenges. We will endeavour to achieve this through the development of tailor made programmes of support according the needs of the individual through every transitional stage of their lives and personal development. Founded in 1955 by Phyllis Edwards and a group of parents' intent on providing better opportunities for their children with physical and learning disabilities. Today we provide a range of services for both children and adults.Our motto illustrates our determination to embrace and develop new opportunities for people with disabilities. To this end we are committed to: •Promoting and establishing supported living •Learning for life •Offering choice and opportunities •Raising the awareness of disability issues within the community<p>Children’s Services (for children 2-19 years) – Langside School, Smithers Short Stay and Shapes Domiciliary Care <p>Adult Services – Supported Living and Barnabas Day Opportunities<p>Vision for the Future – We aspire to be truly person centred in all we do, and to this end plan a continuous process of consultation about the quality of all aspects of the service we provide

It helps to promote equal opportunities for people with Down syndrome and offer support to them and their families. It promotes public awareness of Down syndrome and encourages and helps local support groups. It provides information through conferences, workshops, newsletters and its website.

A parent/carer led charity which provides a range of residential , respite and day care services for adults who have a learning disbility and their families throughout the Down district in Northern Ireland.

<p> Downright Excellent provides educational sessions and quality play experiences for children with Downs Syndrome and their siblings, plus education and support for parents/ carers. We currently run weekly speech and language classes, and life skills and sensory processing sessions for children age 0-4 (Early Intervention), and 5-9 (Supplementary Education). The 10-14 age group is planned for 2013. We follow the teaching programme of Down Syndrome Education International, who regularly visit and evaluate our group, in order to maintain our excellence based on their cutting edge research.<p>

Down's South is a thriving member-run charity and support network for children with Down's Syndrome and their families. South London-based, it provides a specialist speech and language therapy service for children (birth to 10 years) unavailable elsewhere, including the private sector. It operates a catchment area from Wandsworth to Greenwich.

Two babies are born every day with Down's syndrome. Through information and support for people with Down's syndrome, their families and professionals, the Down's Syndrome Association helps these people live full and rewarding lives.

Is a national charity formed by parents of Down Syndrome children and adults who wanted a greater emphasis placed on medical research in order to alieviate the problems caused by learning difficulties and to relieve and reduce the associated health complications caused by illnesses like early onset Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and dementia

It provides a variety of groups for families with children aged 0-5. It is run by a Committee of families employing experienced and trained staff to enable a high quality provision for the community. It relies on fundraising to enable the full facilities to continue and improve.

6 million people in the UK are affected by dyslexia, that's 10% of the population. Dyslexia can affect all areas of your life, not just reading and writing. It can cause low self esteem, anxiety, frustration and even depression if unidentified. Through our 26 centres, 158 outposts and our work in schools we work to improve lives through education. <p> Your money could make a real difference to the lives of those affected by dyslexia. <p> £25 - could fund a one hour session of multi-sensory tuition £50 - could pay for a parent to attend an awareness course £100 - could help towards the cost of keep a local centre open for one day Your donation will enable us to continue with our valuable work.

Free children’s clinics for the diagnosis and treatment of reading difficulties. Provides accurate and unbiased information on latest research to educational/health professionals, media and general public in UK and internationally. Supports academic researchers – developing the skills and knowledge needed to continue scientific advance in the study of dyslexia.

Dyslexia Scotland is the voluntary organisation representing the needs and interests of dyslexic people in Scotland.

We are a busy teaching &amp; assessment centre providing bursaries for children and adults with specific learning difficulties e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, etc. We enable individuals to acquire the skills needed for success in education, the workplace and everyday life.

The Foundation is an information and resource centre for those wishing to learn about dyspraxia. It operates a telephone helpline and produces information and literature for parents and professionals. It organises conferences and events to promote greater understanding and supports those affected through a network of groups around the UK.

Ealing Mencap provides a wide range of services to people with learning disabilities in west London, as well as currently redeveloping a dilapidated community centre into a state-of-the-art resource centre for many more people and activities, including people with the most profound learning disabilities and wheelchair users who require changing accommodation.

Established in 1948, Eastbourne and District Mencap is a charity that is dedicated to helping people with learning disabilities to live a full and fulfilling life. This is achieved by the provision of 24-hour care homes, Day Service, and leisure workshops in supporting our people.

The Ebbisham Association / The Sunnybank Trust provides a support and activities to vulnerable adults with lifelong learning disabilities in the Borough of Epsom & Ewell, and NE Surrey. Over 100 dedicated volunteers participate in supporting these people through a range of roles, with only three part-time paid staff, bringing the following: <p> Kites – our free weekly social club, where members can meet with their friends for a social evening and take part in arts & crafts, drama and singing; Lay Advocates Programme – our trained Volunteer Lay Advocates assist in difficult matters in their everyday lives where required; Out & About – for outings; Community Home – visiting residents within their care home; Befrienders – providing one to one friends. <p> We are grateful for your kind and generous support in enabling us to continue and secure our activities for this vulnerable group of people.

Edenbridge & District Mencap Society provides help and support for people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

EUS strives to enhance public provision for people who are disadvantaged through circumstance or disability. It aims to help local people bring about social change and regeneration for their communities. It aims to develop respect for the whole person and the dignity and diversity of all people.

It helps people with learning disabilities lead an independent and full life

Founded in 1962, Elizabeth FitzRoy Support is a national charity providing support to people with learning & physical disabilities, helping them to lead full & stimulating lives through a range of services including day centres, registered care & nursing homes & support for those in their own homes.

It helps individuals with moderate learning and physical disabilities. These individuals find it difficult, if not impossible, to find paid employment in a very competitive workplace. The Emily Jordan Foundation aims to provide an environment in which they will be able to contribute to society and therefore lead more fulfilled lives.

Enable Ability is an independent charity for the care, welfare and advancement of disabled people living in Portsmouth and surrounding area. It works in partnership with disabled children and adults, their families and carers, to provide a range of quality, professional and confidential services.

ENABLE Glasgow is a membership organisation which works with people with learning disabilities and their carers in Glasgow in order to ensure that they get the most from life. We run a range of services including supported living, training for work, social activities, advice, and information.

Enable aims to promote inclusion for people with a learning disability within society ; give support to individuals reducing the impact of disability on their lives ; focus on individual needs and aspirations and provide choices ; empower people with a learning disability to make decisions ; work in partnerships where needed to make these aims a reality

ENABLE is Scotland's leading organisation for children and adults with learning disabilities. It campaigns for a socially inclusive society where people with learning disabilities are regarded and treated as full and equal citizens. ENABLE provides innovative community-based services which help people with learning disabilities to live, attend school, work and enjoy meaningful participation in their local community.

The purpose of Equal People is to build a theatre which will promote the inclusion of children, young people and adults with special needs into the performing arts, providing a safe environment for disadvantaged children and young people to participate along side able performers as Equal People.

Edss exsists to promote awareness on all aspects of Down's syndrome. We aim to bring together families and professionals in a social enviroment without any pressure.

Fairplay supports children and young people with disabilities and additional needs, and their families, across North Derbyshire.

The Family Care Trust is dedicated to helping care for people of all ages whilst developing peoples' choices, independence and dignity. It has been established for ten years and works with people who are suffering with problems ranging from learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities and confusional illnesses.

Father Hudson's Society is the social welfare agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. It reaches out to those in need through Adoption, Fostering agencies and Origins services, residential care for older people and those with dementia, residentialand day care for people with disabilities and innovotive community based work.

FiND is a local charity based in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire supporting young people with profound/ severe learning disabilities through the provision of professionally staffed fun - activity days during school/college holidays and support for their families.

The Fircroft Trust supports adults with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities and helps them reach their full potential and become part of our community.

We provide fun and exciting experiences for children with special needs through after school clubs and weekend day care.

The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy is a specialist further education college for horse-motivated young people with special needs. A three year residential Further Education Through Horsemastership Course enables students to relate more successfully to others and to have greater and more appropriate control over their own lives.

The Fragile X Society helps families whose children and older relatives have fragile X syndrome - the most common cause of inherited learning disabilities. Through its support and information services, newsletter and conferences it works to improve the quality of life of all affected by fragile X

It provides funding for the specialist education of autistic children.

Frensham Pond Sailability provides disabled people of all ages the opportunity to experience the thrill of sailing. Sailing ranges from therapeutic cruising in the relaxing surroundings of Frensham Pond to fully competitive racing in Paralympic class mini-keelboats. Boats, safety gear and helpers are all supplied. More information on www.sailfrensham.org.uk

Bridges Resource Centre provides specialist short breaks for very complex, challenging disabled children, which also then provides relief from the continuous caring role for their families. Through fundraising we provide specialist equipment, play equipment and opportunites to develop life skills for these children in and around the local community.

It supports a school for children with special needs

It offers support to special needs children and their families providing new equipment and organising fun days and events which enables them to participate in activities which would normally not be accessible to them due to the profound and complicated medical needs of their children.

Supporting children with severe and profound learning difficulties.

Granta School caters for pupils from 2 to 19 who have a range of special educational needs. The charity is there to fund raise for much needed equipment, to provide support to parents, pupils and staff and for social events.

The charity supports Hadrian School which caters for up to 125 primary aged children in Newcastle Upon Tyne who have severe, profound and complex learning, sensory and communication difficulties.

We buy equipment and supply monies for holidays etc. for Children with Special Needs who attend Hillside School.

We are a small charity fundraising for two special needs schools in Crawley, Manor Green Primary and Manor Green College, both schools share the same site in Crawley and cater for children from 3yrs to 18yrs all have a statement of special educational needs.

It raises funds for Medina House School which is a school for children with profound, complex and severe learning difficulties

Friends of Penny Field is a charity that helps the disabled children of Penny Field school who all have profound and complex needs. Money raised goes towards equipment essential and most beneficial for these special children of ages 2 through to 19.

The Raeden Centre offers a combination of Medical, Nursing and Educational advice. Treatment is offered to children with known or suspected disabilities, these include problems with movement, vision communication or hearing - many children have to cope with more than one difficulty. At Raeden, pre-school children are treated as a whole person, with the help of a comprehensive assessment by a team which includes paediatricians, physio/occupational/speech/music and language therapists, teachers, psychologists, social workers and health visitors. The Friends of Raeden raise funds to meet the needs that the statutory authorities cannot provide.

ROSHNI is a special school/therapy centre for disabled children in Gwalior,India. Many have Cerebral Palsy/learning difficulties.ROSHNI run a nursery,special school,vocational training centre,and support children at mainstream schools.Friends of ROSHNI UK raises funds and sends volunteers to ROSHNI

FOSS help to raise funds for this special needs school. There are 47 pupils who have a wide range of disabilities which include Autism and young people with very complex needs. FOSS have raised funds for a bus, playground and are now raising for a specially adapted gym.

Friends of Sunera Foundation is a registered UK charity which aims to raise awareness of the work of Sunera Foundation in Sri Lanka which works with disabled, marginalised and traumatised people, helping them to gain dignity, confidence and self-respect by taking part in creative activities using music, drama and art.

education and advancements of children with special needs

Friends of Thor was set up to raise funds for the & extras' which the Local Authority could not supply, often the very things that make such a diffence for the Service Users.

The Friendship Circles aims to help Jewish children and adults with special needs make friends and integrate into the community, through organised social events and activities. We also aim to increase the motivation of young people in the community to volunteer.

We work with young people, who are/at the risk of getting involved in crime

It provides days out, fun activities and support for families of patients of the Children's Neuro Team at Frenchay Hospital

The charity provides riding facilities and instruction for people with a wide range of physical and mental disabilities. Some come from local schools for children with special needs, others from specialist residential care homes, whilst many come as individuals.

Greater Easterhouse Supporting hands is a voluntary run charity established in 1979 to provide social and recreation facilities for people suffering from a wide range of physical / learning disabilities.

Going For Goal are The Irish Fopotbal Associations Official Charity Partners. The IFA's charity partners are Mencap, Positive Futures and The Prince's Trust. The Prince's Trust helps young people who most need help to overcome barriers and get their lives working. Positive Futures and Mencap both support people with a learning disability and their families.

Grace Eyre is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities to make the most of opportunities in their communities and lead independent lives. We provide person centred day activity and accommodation services to 200 people, employ 80 staff and are supported by over 50 volunteers. We work across East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove.

The charity&#8217;s aims are to: - ensure provision of the best possible education, care, support and opportunities for people of all ages with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) in Grampian - support families - improve understanding of ASDs - develop best practice amongst carers, professionals and society at large.

The Grange is a charity in Bookham in Surrey which offers high quality housing and training to adults with disabilities. We aim to help people achieve their potential and live independent and fulfilling lives. Thank you for your support!

Green Island Holiday Trust provides residential holidays for disabled and disadvantaged people living in Dorset and Hampshire. Holidaymakers are cared for by teams of volunteers on a site close to Poole Harbour. Friendships are made and confidence is gained during our varied programme of events.

The Greggs Foundation aims to alleviate financial hardship amongst those most affected in the North East and around the UK. It does this through the delivery of a range of grant programmes. The Main Grants programme makes grants of up to £45,000 to charitable organisations in the North East of England. The small grants programme makes grants of up to £1,000 to charitable organisations throughout England, Wales and Scotland. The Hardship Fund makes grants in the North East of England of up to £150 to families experiencing extreme financial hardship. The breakfast Club Scheme provides funding to allow disadvantaged children to get a healthy breakfast before the start of the school day. <P> Further details can be obtained from: <P> www.greggsfoundation.org.uk

Grove Cottage provides social, and some educational, activities for people with learning disability to support lifelong friendships and provide respite for the families. Each week about 50 local families benefit from the respite and almost 100 people use our facilities. It is a local charity that has been providing its services for more than 40 years. <p> Children can join the Special Needs Nursery in the first year of life. The nursery provides one-to-one care for the children, is monitored by OFSTED and follows the Early Years approach. When the children reach five years they will start school but they can continue to attend clubs at Grove Cottage on Saturdays to maintain their friendship groups and allow their family some respite. <p> We provide Speech Therapy to supplement the service provided by the NHS. By helping our members communicate better we can help them improve their life. Most of the children use the Makaton sign language to help them communicate. Once or twice a year we hold a training day to teach the Dads (and others) how to use the sign language. <p> When our members leave school they are able to join our evening clubs; our oldest members are in their seventies and have been attending for 40 years. Our next project is to open a Friday evening youth club for teenagers.

Guild Care, established in 1933, provides an extensive range of innovative services for older people, people with dementia, carers and children with special needs. It is a local charity serving Worthing, West Sussex and surrounding areas. Guild Care’s ethos is to promote the independence, wellbeing and happiness of all those it works with.

A range of services, projects and activities to support disabled children and adults including; residential respite/short break services, domiciliary/community based support, resource bases for daytime/evening/weekend activities, supported accommodation, work experience/training projects, supported employment services, accredited training for members of staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

The Hamlet Centre Trust is for children and young people with disabilities (physical, learning or sensory disabilities) who live in Norwich and Norfolk. We provide recreational, educational, social and vocational opportunities backed up by high quality care.

The charity supports the purchase of very specialist equipment for children with complex physical/sensory/medical needs

Hansel Foundation is a Scottish charity supporting people of all ages with learning disabilities. It provides a wide range of services including, supported living, respite, day services, supported employment &amp; training opportunities, community supports &amp; also a service for teenagers, supporting them on their journey into adult life.

IT HELPS CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY BY PROVIDING DAYCARE, TRAINING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

We offer specialised support to those who have been affected by brain injury [which is often an 'invisible' disability] in the NW London area. Services include 2 support groups and a day facility were brain injury survivors share experiences, regain skills, & rebuild confidence and social networks.

Heart n Soul is a creative producing company led by artists with learning disabilities. It makes music, theatre, dance, visual art, digital art, films and participatory cultural events. It is also renowned as the creator of The Beautiful Octopus Club and The Squidz Club, which is for young people.

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre offers the expert assessment and tuition that anyone with Dyslexia deserves, regardless of their ability to pay, and relies on the generosity of donors to make this possible.

Hft is a national charity providing local support for people with learning disabilities and their families. We are creative, resourceful and flexible. Working with individuals, their families and others we seek out innovative solutions and offer individual support which enables people to lead fulfilling lives.

Hill Croft is a special needs school in Newtownabbey. There are 86 pupils aged 3 to 19 years who all have a severe learning disability. The PTA have embarked on an innovative fundraising strategy to provide an adventure play trail to allow the children to make the most of stimulation through play.

Hill Park Autistic Trust offers residential, outreach and counselling services to adults on the autistic spectrum and their carers

HOPE is a UK charity that champions and supports adults who have a combination of autism and learning disabilities. HOPE helps shape and create a future where these adults can make a positive contribution to the workforce and to their community.

HOPE For Autism supports children aged 3-20years with autism and their parents/carers who reside in North Lanarkshire, by offering a range of services and childrens' activities, 6 days a week at the HOPE Centre in Airdrie.

ILEAP provides disabled young people and adults with a learning disability living in South Warwickshire opportunities to take part in inclusive leisure activities within their communities. Our Youth Workers, Support Friends and Volunteers assist our members so that they can have fun with their friends in a safe and positive environment.

Inspire, one of the largest charities in Scotland, is an innovative organisation which trail blazes ground-breaking practices to offer opportunities for an excellent quality of life to people with learning disabilities in North East Scotland. Inspire currently provides over 51 services, ranging from residential housing services to employment initiatives.

IPSEA offers free and independent advice on Local Education Authorities' legal duties to assess and provide for children with special educational needs. These include children with physical disabilities, sensory impairment, emotional and behavioural difficulties, general and specific learning difficulties (including those arising from specific conditions such as Down's Syndrome, autism and dyslexia).

The Jigsaw CABAS(r) School is an independent day school for children and young people with an autism spectrum disorder, led by The Jigsaw Trust, a UK registered charity. The school is registered for 44 pupils aged 5-19 years and it is the only school of its kind in Surrey, offering structured teaching based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). More information about the school can be found at: www.jigsawschool.co.uk

The JPK Project's aims and objectives are to provide a Residential Centre for people with a learning disability in Eastbourne. When established it will include 24 En Suite Bedsitting Rooms to allow for privacy and independence but will also include communal rooms for social interaction. It will also include practicial training and work experience and continued learning on site.

It runs a range of recreational and leisure activities in Mid Sussex for children and young people from 6 to 30. All members have learning disabilities and many have additional behavioural, physical or sensory problems, as well as a number with Autism and ADHD.

KEEN is an organisation of Oxford and Oxford Brookes Universities providing weekly sporting and recreational activities, for children and young people with special needs in Oxfordshire.

The Kent Autistic Trust primarily provides staffed support services and accomodation for adults with Autism Spectrum Condition. We also provide Family Support for people with ASC and their families. Please see our website for further details www.kentautistic.com

We are a community based self funding charity affiliated to National Mencap. We support in the region of 150 adults and children with learning and or physical disabilities to access regular social, leisure, sporting and respite opportunities.