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NYY is a leading charity supporting the development of children and young people. We’re passionate about giving everyone the opportunity to realise their greatest potential - our Youth Team support community-based youth work while Carlton Lodge is our 90-bed residential outdoor education centre.
500 miles aims to support the delivery of prosthetic and orthotic services and surgery which promotes mobility and function for amputees and other disabled people in Malawi and Zambia. Prostheses are devices which substitute for body parts which are missing and orthoses are devices, like splints, which support body parts which are present but which are weak or do not function properly. 500 miles helps people to access and afford prosthetic, orthotic and surgical services today - but, through training and education, it is also trying to develop the future capacity of these services in Malawi and Zambia. Visit www.500miles.co.uk for more information.
Ace is a national disabled children's charity that aims to inform, support and train parents and professionals in the use of technology for young people who have communication difficulties, both in speaking and/or writing.
AMH aims to enhance the quality of life and employability of people with mental health needs or a learning disability by promoting social inclusion through the provision of training and support services. .
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.
FQMS works to advance medical education throughout Palestine and the medical school at Al Quds University, Jerusalem, supporting visiting lecturers, examiners, teaching materials, student and faculty participation in conferences, clinical supervision, specialist training, the development of e-learning & video conferencing, shelter for students on clinical rotation under curfew.
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.
ARCOS exists to improve life for children and adults who have communication and/or swallowing problems, their families and others involved. Many clients have complex, life-long disabilities. Its goal is to enable them to benefit from the latest advances in knowledge, understanding, skills and technology.
ASCEND is based in South Oxhey, nationally recognised as an area with social deprivation issues. Award winning staff combine compassion with guidance, courses and basic skills; giving disadvantaged adults of all ages the self-esteem and confidence to increase their life chances. As a result, many find paid or voluntary work.
Autism Cymru is Wales’ National Charity for Autism and since 2001 has worked in collaboration with others in the public and voluntary sector to influence major policy changes. Autism Cymru has made great strides in raising the profile of Autism in Wales through high level campaigning.
BDWSA teaches people with all typess of disability to water ski.
The Bendrigg Trust runs high quality courses and holidays for disabled and disadvantaged people. It aims to promote integration, encourage independence and build self-confidence through the use of residential experience and the safe provision of adventurous activities delivered by dedicated, qualified staff.
Bletchingley Skills Centre offers a varied programme of educational courses for physically impaired adults of all ages. Courses include Computer Skills at all levels, Special courses for the visually impaired. Numeracy & Literacy, cookery and arts and crafts including card making for fundraising.
We support a range of ministries in Moldova, including evangelism, agricultural projects, skills training and 'children at risk' projects. Some of these projects include children's clubs, Bible and activity camps, emergency family welfare, support for local orphanages and outreach to prisons. We believe in Empowerment through Partnership, helping local churches bring glory to God and have a lasting impact on their communities.
It provides training, education and employment opportunities for adults that face multiple disadvantages within the community
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.
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.
It provides lively, exciting and accessible world class theatre and aims to inspire creativity. The Education and Outreach program offers drama as a tool for learning to those who do not typically access the arts in a range of venues providing a fun, inclusive experience to people all over Fife.
Operates riding for the disabled and for people with special needs at College of West Anglia Milton Cambridge
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.
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.
CandoCo Dance Company is the world’s leading dance company of disabled and non-disabled dancers. CandoCo reaches over 16,000 people each year, giving opportunities to disabled young people to access the arts. Our participants develop greater self-confidence and have a better quality of life through activity that is not traditionally offered.
Capability works with disabled people of all ages and their families and carers throughout Scotland. We provide a range of modern, flexible services to disabled people across Scotland in areas including employment, education, accommodation, respite and independent living. We are also a campaigning organisation, committed to using the influence we have to ensure disabled people achieve the same human and civil rights as the rest of society. Our campaigning ensures that the issues that matter to disabled people stay on the Government's agenda. Our vision is to be a major ally in supporting disabled people to achieve full equality and to have choice and control of their lives.
Care for Clare raises funds for the Clare School, Norwich which is for pupils with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. All pupils follow a curriculum personalised to meet their needs and are encouraged to develop an enquiring and active interest in their studies.
CareTrade is a young innovative charity with Big Ambition – to change the life chances of young people with autism. With just 15% of adults with autism in employment the prospects for the 7,000 school leavers with autism each year are not optimistic. With your help we can change this.
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.
It helps children with disabilities experience therapy, achievement and enjoyment through horseriding.
For any charitable purpose relating to the National Health Service. Supporting a range of health related activities benefiting patients, staff and giving public benefit. Related research. Challenging stigma in respect of mental health.
The Chris Yeates SCI Trust helps people that have suffered a Spinal Cord Injury regain some independance by providing grants for equipment and rehabilitation as well as much needed advice and support to their families and carers.
Common Purpose has been running leadership courses which mix people from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors for over 20 years. It aims to give people the skills, connections and inspiration they need to become better leaders both at work and in society.
In partnership with St Helens RFC, the independent charitable trust Saints Community Development Foundation (SCDF) addresses such topics as social inclusion, health promotion, sports coaching, anti-racism, anti-bullying, player development, local heritage and raising educational attainment.
Disabled riders from local organisations in the Deal and Dover area take part in activities including riding in paddocks and schooling areas, stable management and games. All admin and support help is done by volunteers. Quote from volunteer: “Their [the riders’] joy made even the horses smile!”
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It provides a safe working environment to assist those with mental health issues and learning difficulties using Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
Deafax works to empower deaf people of all ages to lead fulfilling lives through the use of innovative communications technologies and by developing deaf-friendly resources and delivering training and workshops. By making information more accessible, visual and interactive Deafax supports deaf people, enabling them to reach their full potential.
deafPLUS is a charity dedicated to enabling deaf and visually impaired people to get the most out of life. We believe passionately that whatever our ability to hear or see we all have the same desire to communicate, share and be happy.
DELTA believes that the vast majority of deaf children can learn to listen and talk and that all parents of deaf children should be given this option. It's aim is to promote the education of hearing imparied children through the use of their residual hearing capacity and through the development of a naturally spoken language.
DIAL provides a free, confidential information and advice service on all issues affecting disabled people’s everyday lives, to enable and empower individuals to improve their quality of life.
Dive Ability is a member led scuba diving charity committed to enabling people who have disabilities or disadvantages to discover the adventurous world of scuba diving.
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.
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.
We are a busy teaching & 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.
Eagles Mount Adventures camps and programmes provide opportunities for underprivileged, orphaned and abandoned children in China to experience love & joy.
Education For All Trust specialise in providing educational resources to schools and educational projects in developing countries, to compliment and support the work carried out by Government education ministries and emergency relief and development charities.
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 Me works in schools and the community to raise disability awareness. It does this by providing assemblies, workshops, disability sports events and other activities (such as workforce development training) that are delivered by a team of trained volunteers, the majority of whom are disabled.
The Family and Friends of Sandgate School is a small group of parents and friends who help to raise money for all the children with special needs that attend the school. All the money that is raised goes towards providing equipment that makes the children’s time at the school more enjoyable.
Finchale Training College is a national specialist College which provides vocational training and rehabilitation for unemployed disabled adults to enable them to gain and retain permanent employment.
FoCT provides education, social and medical care and support to orphans, vulnerable and disabled children in Tanzania. We are a small charity, entirely voluntary. 100% of all contributions are directed at the projects in Tanzania – we have NO OVERHEADS.
It supports a school for children with special needs
Special Needs Primary School for children with Moderate and Severe 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.
We raise funds to relieve barriers that may restrict students from participating in the outstanding learning and enrichment experiences available at South Devon College. Your support will enable local people to pursue their dreams and help many disadvantaged people to turn their lives around.
We are a Parents Association working to raise funds for our local, rural primary school (children from 5-11 years old). Funds are used to finance educational extracurricular activities and facilities such as swimming, enrichment days, a new library, etc.
Friends of the Loyne supports the work of The Loyne Specialist School in Lancaster. It is a special school for pupils aged 2-19 with a range of learning difficulties.
The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School support Thomas Wolsey Special School in Ipswich, Suffolk. The school caters for pupils between the ages of 3-16years, offering a specialist education provision for children with complex physical disabilities, medical needs and sensory impairment.
A&V Rhythmic Gymnastics Club has been founded by the Friendship Society. A&V Club helps every child to succeed in rhythmic gymnastics and have an access to this great sporting activity, which will help young people in many ways in everyday life.
It supports the education of children in Ghana with a focus on rural areas through grants to schools and for vocational and teacher training, supporting local efforts and links with UK schools.
Glencraft is an Aberdeen charity established to provide secure employment and training for blind, partially sighted and disabled people from the local area. We have a proud history and are looking to raise £500,000 to relocate our factory and provide a secure future for the organisation.
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 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!
The Grassmarket Community Project is about is about supporting people through transitions in their lives and about re-connecting disengaged people. This is the ethos that underpins all the elements from cooking to social integration, work opportunities to social contact, advice to arts.
Green Candle Dance Company believes that everyone has a right to watch and participate in dance. From its East London base, it makes shows and delivers workshop projects to children and young people and to those aged 60+, locally, London-wide and nationally.
harc is the Hertfordshire branch of the National Autistic Society (NAS) and is run by parent/carer volunteers to support all people affected by autistic spectrum disorders living in Hertfordshire. harc works to provide information and support to individuals and their families and campaign for better local services.
The Harris Bursary Fund, part of the University of Central Lancashire Foundation, supports UCLan students who are in dire need of help to fund their studies. Support is given in various forms including such things as computer equipment, book tokens and food vouchers.
THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE POWERED WHEELCHAIRS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN THE NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND
Holidays with Help provides respite care breaks for people with disabilities and their carers who would not be able to take a break without support. The charity receives no grants, is self-funded and the trustees and helpers including the medical team, are all volunteers.
Established in May 2007 Hope 4 Kidz gives children a sense of hope and support, the wellbeing of youngsters who require various degrees of extra care, whether they are suffering from a physical or mental disability, living with a serious/prolonged illness, or need respite from poverty/abuse.
icandance - ballet for special people icandance is a London based charity that caters for people with social, emotional, physical and cognitive disability and mixes ballet and free movement to encourage creativity, social interaction and confidence in each dancer.
Set up in 1978, the Impact team enables people of all generations in need of support to reach their potential through innovative, professional and high quality service provision. <p>Children & Young People Services provide safe places where they can get advice & guidance, learn new skills such as cooking & IT and have a break from often extremely difficult lives. The services are fun and innovative where adults truly listen to understand, enabling children & young people to create a positive future for themselves. <p>Older People Services provide places where they can feel safe, meet others, learn new skills and get a healthy freshly cooked meal. We have a modern approach to working with older people within our own centres, supported minibus trips and in people’s own homes. <p>Adults of Working Age Services help people to achieve independence through training, advocacy and one-to-one support. We provide advice and guidance to support people into work. We ensure those with disabilities have the right support at the right time from the right people so they have the opportunities that many people take for granted. <p> Making a positive difference for every generation in Sussex.
The Independent Film Trust advances the cause of independent film-making by encouraging interest in production and helping emerging film-makers to develop. Activities include the provision of training for the disadvantaged and scholarships for those with talent. www.independentfilmtrust.org
Integrating Children is a registered charity in Durham providing support to children with disabilities to access activities of their choice in the local community. It ensures children with disabilities have equal opportunities whilst ensuring they are safe and have enjoyable experiences.
The Jericho Foundation is a registered Charity which exists to help the most disadvantaged overcome social problems and get back to employment.
We are a local mental health charity
The Kepplewray Project is an education and activity centre for disabled and non-disabled people. Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners.
The Resource helps pupils and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) to access the curriculum. It also provides young people with ASDs help and support to gain paid employment.
Providing education, support and opportunities for Jewish children and adults with learning difficulties.
The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation is dedicated to the support of Vasculitis. The charity was set up in memory of Lauren Currie who died of Vasculitis at the age of 15 in October 2010. The charity provides Vasculitis research funding and services to develop awareness, education and support.
We are a new charity offering hope, help and support to the limb impaired of all ages, backgrounds, and those affected around them. We are in the process of raising funds and awareness to produce a contact centre to offer support, advice and a way to companies and trusts that will be able to help.
LimbPower offer relief to the physically disabled by aiding rehabilitation and improving the quality of life through the medium of recreational and competitive sports and arts, for the locomotor disabled.
The charity raises money for the benefit of the pupils of Lindon Bennett School. This is a primary age special school for pupils with profound and severe learning difficulties and autism. Money raised is used for the benefit of the pupils eg for trips and playground equipment.
The charity operates both a primary school and a secondary school in Beddington, South London, for pupils aged 5 - 19 with speech, language and communication difficulties. Visit our secondary school's page http://www.justgiving.com/teambike3 raising money for travel initiatives and St Raphael's.
Livability creates choices for disabled people and brings life to local communities. We offer a wide range of services to around 8,000 disabled people and their families, including residential care, supported living, education and accessible holidays. We also provide churches with the resources, advice and confidence to transform their neighbourhoods. Livability is a new charity, created by the merger of John Grooms and the Shaftesbury Society, two charities which have been hard at work among the UK's most marginalised people for over 160 years.
Live Life Then Give Life works tirelessly to save the lives of all those who need an organ transplant in the UK. Funds are used to raise awareness of organ donation and to fund projects that increase in the numbers of successful transplants that are carried out each year.
Noah's House is a home-from-home respite care home for children and young adults in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. We provide professional care in a fun, friendly, safe environment for those with autism, cerebral palsy and other special needs. Noah's House is a LiveTwice registered charity project.
We are the only approved centre and school for children with cerebral palsy in the London region. Our services include parent and child sessions for babies from birth to age 3, a nursery group and school for 5-11 year olds. Through conductive education, we teach children to be as independent as possible by developing their physical, intellectual and social abilities. <p> The London Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy is the operating name of The Peter Rigby Trust (previously known as The Hornsey Trust).
The charity assists in the improvement, enhancement and major refurbishment of Manchester Cathedral, its fabric and grounds and the provision of new facilities and equipment of general benefit to Manchester Cathedral and the community served by Manchester Cathedral.
Manchester menap the learning disability charity is not funded by National Mencap. We provide advocacy, and physical activities for people to socialise - keeping it local ! Please back us
Mary Ward Settlement is buying Dolphin Court to house the Legal Centre and extra classrooms for the Mary Ward Centre. Please help us raise £200k to refurbish it so we can improve our service to our 6000 Legal Centre clients and our 5000 students and continue to support students via the Bursary Fund.
The Meadow School for Steiner Education strives to nurture the development of the whole child through education in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable school, working collaboratively out of an anthroposophical impulse.
Its aims & objectives are simply to HELP in the ongoing fight against Meningitis & Septicaemia. They help the victims & families of this devastating disease,
Minstead Training Project is a registered charity organisation which provides training and support for adults with learning disabilities with the opportunity for them to gain and maintain skills to live an independent lifestyle.
Every year we create opportunities for over 12,000 young people with limited resources or support to engage with the best of London’s theatre. Through our Education, Outreach and Access programmes we aim to open doors to young people who would otherwise consider the world of theatre closed to them.
Is a Liverpool grown charity dedicated to promoting social inclusion. It helps people with a learning disability to make choices and move on with their lives. It seeks to create opportunities for disabled people to have their voices heard and opinions recognised through a person centred approach.
MS Research Training and Education will raise funds for research to make a real difference for persons who have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), who share their lives and who treat MS: new drugs, technologies, healthcare ambitions and also will support training and education to further knowledge about MS.
Muslim Deaf UK core mission is to eradicate the communication barrier that prevents the Deaf community to access universal texts such as the Quran, Hadith and General Islamic Knowledge to its full potential. They aim to do this by translating these significant texts in to British Sign Language.
The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of over half a million people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
The National Star College is a specialist College where students with complex disabilities are equipped and empowered to shape their future and achieve success. We are a caring community sharing knowledge, respect and experience; a place overflowing with a passion for life and learning.
The New School Butterstone is a specialist independent charity that supports young people with a range of additional support needs and offers a full academic programme.
NANSA is a well established charity which offers services, information and support for Norfolk children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. More information on our services can be found by visiting www.nansa.org.uk
NOW provides quality training and employment services which enable local people with learning disabilities to get the job they want and keep it. We are 10 this year and have arranged a host of events and fundraisers to celebrate.
Nystagmus is a serious, incurable eye condition. Few people with nystagmus can drive and most have difficulties in everyday life, work and education. You can be born with nystagmus or develop it in adulthood. NN provides information, support and advice as well as funding and encouraging research.
We help people with learning difficulties, disabled and disadvantaged people to discover their potential and lead fulfilling, independent lives. We believe that every person has a positive contribution to make to society, and the right to control their own lives.
Oakleaf supports people from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with disabilities and mental health issues on their journey to employment. Through training in IT, horticulture, upholstery and packing, they increase their self-confidence, gain a qualification and return to the workplace.
The Orpheus Centre supports young disabled adults in their transition to independent living. Our students gain confidence and self-esteem through performing arts and learn essential skills for life. Find out more at www.orpheus.org.uk
The Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals (ORH) Charitable Funds is the umbrella charity for over 700 funds supporting projects across the ORH NHS Trust that enhance services and facilities for patients and staff. These range from support for particular wards, at the John Radcliffe, Churchill and Horton Hospitals, to larger fundraising campaigns to support major developments such as the new Oxford Cancer Centre, the Oxford Children's Hospital, the Geratology Appeal and the Oxford Heart Centre expansion. As one of the foremost teaching trusts in the UK, the Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals enjoy a national and international reputation in fields such as cancer and cranio-facial surgery. Please give generously - your support enables us to provide the best possible healthcare in the best possible setting, to a standard far higher than the NHS alone would be able to afford. Please note: If you wish to donate to a specific area within ORH Charitable Funds you will be able to specify this at the end of the donation process. Thank you.
What's so special about PACE? At PACE children with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy find their own voice, walk their own steps and discover that they can fully enjoy everyday life and become active members of society. Cerebral palsy is a physical condition affecting movement as a result of damage to the brain. We believe in each child's ability to learn despite their disability. We provide a loving and inspirational environment, motivating children with physical disabilities to work hard at achieving their goals. Our focus is on 'educating for life' - developing a child's social, emotional, communication, academic and motor skills. Every child's achievement is a direct result of our unique staff team, all working together in one centre with the child at its heart. PACE is a charity inspired by the principles of Conductive Education, a system which emphasises that children develop as a whole. One in every 400 children in the UK is affected by cerebral palsy. Your support enables us to reach children and families though intensive programmes, training and outreach. We depend on donations from trusts, businesses, groups and individuals.
It aims to bring together the parents and friends and of Ashgrove School and to provide funds to help the many autistic pupils of Ashgrove to fulfil their true potential.
The Parents and Friends of Bardwell School provide resources and support for pupils with a range of complex special needs and their families.
Pathway Workshop is a registered charity for productive employment and training for disadvantaged adults between 16 and 80, with both physical disabilities and those with learning impairment. Pathway Workshop seeks to improve the job prospects of people with disabilities, and those who may be disadvantaged in today's labour market.
Pebbles Project enriches the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds with special educational needs, especially those whose lives are affected by alcohol, through providing support and training to local wine farm and township creches and establishing after-school provision for older children living in the Winelands area of the Western Cape in South Africa.
PEEP works with parents and carers to support their babies’ and children’s development and improve their life chances, by making the most of everyday learning opportunities. We work directly with families and provide training for practitioners, offering research-based information and ideas.
People in Action improves the lives of people with learning difficulties and disabilities, their carers and families. They provide Advance capability Training (ACT) to gain work placements and paid employment. Accredited arts, social, support, advice and guidance projects. Established in 1983.
Provides a range of workshops and resources for deaf and hearing-impaired children and young people, whatever their communication method or hearing loss.
PIP provides support to adults with learning disabilities. Our mission is to extend choice and opportunities. We work closely with students to develop services which promote community integration, independence, and development in a friendly learning environment.
Giving Hope and Dignity to extremely poor disabled children through education and vocational training enabling them to join mainstream society.
Pool Arts is run by and for disadvantaged artists in Manchester; providing studios, training, mutual support and opportunities to exhibit. We play an educational role to the public, disseminating information about the work, the organisation and the benefits it brings.
The Trust celebrates the legacy of Poppa Guttmann by organising projects including: A bronze statue of “Poppa” to stand outside the NSIC; An arts programme to enable Spinal Cord Injury patients to discover their artistic talent; A book & a pamphlet about Poppa and the early days of the NSIC.
Portland College is a national, specialised residential college for people with a wide range of disabilities. We strive to develop every learner’s unimagined potential with a personalised programme that can include work experience and volunteering.
We are an independent citizen advocacy organisation whose purpose is to give people with learning disabilities a strong voice in decision-making. Citizen advocates empower people with learning disabilities to choose their own role in society and help them to connect with their local community.
Best practice early intervention for young children with autism and other communication needs, including a highly specialized nursery education for children aged between 2 and 5 years who are on the autism spectrum or have significant communication needs.
The Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School caters for up to sixty-five pupils, with ages ranging from two to nineteen years. All the pupils have severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Some pupils also experience more complex needs, such as severe epilepsy or autism.
Rainbow House helps children with physical disabilities between the age of 3 months - 16 years to become more active & independent through Conductive Education and Early Years services, aiming to achieve each childs goal in sitting, standing and walking and improve their social skills in eating, dressing and toileting, making integration into mainstream school and the community easier. Not only do we help children with disabilties such as Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Metabolic & other genetic motor disorders, we also provide support for their families & carers.
Penn School is a secondary school for children aged between 11-18 years with communication difficulties associated with hearing impairment and/or speech and language difficulties who may have additional physical or learning problems. For more information please visit the web site (www.pennschool.bucks.sch.uk)
The aim of Red Balloons is the recovery of bullied children. We provide an 'intensive care' full-time education for children aged between 9 and 18 who are unable to go to school because they have been severely bullied.
Ridgeway is a special school for children with physical disabilities and many of the children have associated learning, communication and medical needs. Our children are aged between 3 and 19 years, we are based in Kempston Bedfordshire.
School for Parents helps babies and pre-school aged children with cerebral palsy or Down's syndrome to be more independent and confident by encouraging and developing their mobility and communication skills, and we give parents the confidence to learn how to support their child at home.
SAMS is the Staffordshire branch of MSRC. We are based on Whitebridge Lane, Stone and we offer support to anyone affected by MS. Some of our services include physiotherapy, t’ai chi classes, MS nurse clinics and provides an ideal opportunity to meet other people and get support and information.
HD is a hereditary disease which slowly destroys the ability to control and co-ordinate movement and thought. About 6,000 people in Scotland are symptomatic or at risk of developing the disease. SHA aims to significantly improve their quality of life through expert Advisory Services, specialist information and Family Support Groups.
Sense is the UK's largest organisation offering support to deafblind people and their families. Established in 1955 as a parent's support group, Sense now offers a range of services - including, advice, housing, education and practical help to children and adults who are both deaf and blind.
SSF is the largest youth drama festival in the UK. For the last ten years, we have worked with teachers to challenge the preconception that Shakespeare is difficult, dry or dull through a combination of teacher training, workshops and student performance in a local professional theatre.
Shaw Trust is a national charity providing training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged in the workplace due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances. They focus on what people can do not what they cannot and believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to work.
The Shrubberies PTA raises money to enhance provision offered by The Shrubberies Special School. It raises money for equipment, educational resources and for out of school activities.
Side by Side is a unique Hackney based educational establishment comprising of an integrated Nursery, where children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs are educated and cared for 'side by side' those without, and a dedicated Special Needs Primary & Secondary School.
Training young people for employment in the motor trade.
SMART (St. Mary Abbots Rehabilitation and Training) provides training, employment support and purposeful activities for people with mental ill health.
SNAP Cymru is an All Wales Children’s Charity working with Children, Young People and Families on issues regarding special educational needs, additional learning needs & disabilities. Includes bullying, assessments, exclusions, annual reviews, school action, statements and transition planning.
The Snowdon Award Scheme helps physically and sensory impaired people meet the extra costs of studying in further and higher education. Students with places at UK colleges and universities can apply for help with costs such as sign language interpreters, notetakers, computers and other specialised equipment and service needs.
A free, friendly and confidential nationwide helpline for parents and others seeking clarification, help and advice in the bewildering world of Special Educational Needs.
SPACE provides the biggest and most versatile Multi Sensory Environment for anyone with special needs. After 15 years SPACE cannot meet the demand for sessions so the charity are campaigning to raise £3million for a fantastic new centre that will be able to meet many more needs.
SPECAL offers an innovative, positive, practical and sustainable approach to the care of people with dementia. Training is offered to family, friends and professionals to promote well-being for the individual person with dementia, 24 hours a day, every day, for life.
SPIRIT is a charity dedicated to promoting best practice in spinal injury medicine and treatment and the rehabilitation of individuals who have suffered spinal injury. We promote teaching and training at specialist spinal injury centres to enhance the quality of treatment of spinal cord injured individuals.
St Catherine's is a national charity working with children and young people with speech, language and communication disabilities. As well as providing a specialist school and further education centre, we offer community learning and outreach for mainstream schools and other voluntary organisations.
St Elizabeth's Centre is a national charity for children and adults with severe epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Our specialist education, residential and medical services help people of all ages to reach their full potential in a supportive and inspiring environment.
The St. Jude Foundation was set up in 1988 with the general aim of promoting the education and welfare of handicapped (disabled) people, particularly children.
We’re a national charity based in Exeter with offices in Warrington and Cardiff helping people with disabilities and health conditions to get their lives back on track. 2012 is our 75th Anniversary so let's make this a record breaking year! Thanks for your support.
St Wilfrid's is a charity for the homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded, providing welfare and educational services for the less fortunate.
The MAD campaign is helping to raise money to rebuild the school. We need to raise £300,000 and are looking for lots of support to achieve this.
Style Acre is a registered charity which provides supported living services, day opportunities, work development programmes, volunteering and community involvement for adults with learning disabilities across Oxfordshire.
Theatre Workshop Scotland makes real theatre & film for real lives, Working to involve people directly in the telling of their stories.
Treloar School and College provide a unique blend of education, medical care, therapy and independence training for young people with complex disabilities. Students from age 7 to early 20's come from across the UK. In excess of 90% use wheelchairs, 40% have no communicable speech and a further 20% have a life-limiting condition.
Working globally to promote the mental, physical, sexual and emotional health of Pakistani men and women, to promote equal opportunities. To advance the education of Pakistani women.
Beit Issie Shapiro is Israel's leading organization in the development and provision of innovative therapies & services for children with disabilities, playing a leading role in promoting the inclusion of people with special needs in society. The organization has an impact on 30,000 people annually.
We provide an Ofsted registered Specialist After school and Holiday Club for children with disabilites and their siblings ages 3- 19. We provide a fun, safe place for children with disabilites to play and make friends outside of school.
The goal of the Valerie Taylor Trust is to financially contribute to the treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration into the community of disabled people in Bangladesh, particularly those in financial need. We also aim to assist with education of the public and relevant health care workers about the problems faced by disabled people and ways in which these difficulties can be overcome.
Our Vauxhall Community Centre has been at the heart of child care provision since 1985 providing a lifeline for over 100 vulnerable families who desperately need our support to continue working or studying. Help us to maintain these services, Vauxhall Community Centre cannot exist without your help!
We improve the Quality of Life and Life Expectancy of people with spinal cord injures and their family members through peer taught carer training in developing countries.
Villa Real School is a special school for pupils who have severe or profound and multiple learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or challenging behaviour.
Our charity benefits patients of The Walton Centre by providing extra facilities and specialised equipment. It also funds research into neurological conditions and training for staff to learn new techniques.
A charity for the benefit of children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders.
West Kirby Residential School is a successful Non-Maintained Special Needs School offering education for day and residential pupils.
It provides enterprise education to more than 350,000 students aged 4-24 in more than 5,500 school, colleges and universities across the UK each year. Programmes are delivered by volunteers drawn from local business and are based on the principle of ‘Learning by Doing’.
The Youth Sport Trust aims to build a brighter future for young people by increasing young people's participation and enjoyment of PE and school sport.
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