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Keywords: Advanced Search Directory View All Listings Add Listing Colchester and Tendring Women’s Refuge Name Colchester and Tendring Women’s Refuge Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Colchester and Tendring Women's Refuge is part of Women's Aid and offers emergency accommodation for women and their children and includes a specially adapted room for disabled women. Telephone Number 01206 500585 or 0330 333 7444 Website Address https://www.thenextchapter.org.uk/ County Essex Address CO1 2XJ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History klb emailed in 2015- no reponse, published using web info 8/4/16. added email, address, website AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 06/08/2016 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Colchester Catalyst Charity Name Colchester Catalyst Charity Category Money Matters Exclude All Yes Short Description Colchester Catalyst Charity offers grants to help caring groups that provide services to people with medical conditions or disabilities, and individuals living anywhere within the CO post code. Telephone Number 01206 323420 Website Address http://www.colchestercatalyst.co.uk/ Town Manningtree Road County Colchester Address CO7 6BL Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Refresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 5.12.13Response received on 9.12.13 from Stephanie Grant. Contact name changed 27.1.14. LM Updated phone number, address and email using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. Changed description and details. 10/11/20 AP Last Contacted 12/09/2013 Last Updated 10/11/2020 Flag Listing Colchester Children’s Charity Name Colchester Children’s Charity Category Money Matters Exclude All No Short Description Colchester Children's Charity provides financial help for children with special needs and disabilities in the Colchester and Tendring areas. Telephone Number 01206 860384 Town Colchester Address CO2 8ST Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Information taken from Facebook & Charity commission 31/7/20 AP. Added 'no email available' Last Updated 07/02/2025 Flag Listing Colchester Community Transport Name Colchester Community Transport Category In the Community Exclude All Yes Short Description Colchester Community Transport operates through Community 360. It runs a book-a-ride, minibus hire scheme for community groups and a social car scheme. Telephone Number 01206 216600 Website Address https://www.community360.org.uk/services/community-transport/ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History changed number and added contact - consent via phone from Georgie, updated online 11/2/10 - EGRefresh Project - information updated by JH. Contact name removed. Address, website and email added, telephone number changed 16.6.14 LM Added additional email address and updated address - RC 21/07/2016 Last Contacted 16/06/2014 Last Updated 22/01/2021 Flag Listing Colchester Gateway Clubs Name Colchester Gateway Clubs Category Into Adulthood, Leisure Time & Fitness Condition(s) Learning Disability Short Description Colchester Gateway Clubs is an independent charity providing social clubs and activities for adults with a learning disability. The main aim of their clubs is for people to enjoy themselves in a relaxed atmosphere. Clubs are held on Tuesdays and Fridays in Colchester and in Clacton on Thursdays. Telephone Number 07710 177050 Website Address http://www.colchestergatewayclubs.org Town Colchester Address CO3 9DW Age Relevance 16+ Contact History Updated email and address 12.6.20 AP. email, phone, address updated AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Colchester Leisure World Name Colchester Leisure World Category Leisure Time & Fitness Exclude All Yes Short Description Colchester Leisure World aims to cater for individuals of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Spotlight on Sport is an Action group promoting access to sports for children and adults with disabilities. Telephone Number 01206 282000 Website Address https://colchesterleisureworld.co.uk/ County Essex Address CO1 1YH Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Refresh project- email 1 sent- bounceback, email 2 sent using email from website on 16.10.13, KC updated email, email response received stating day change for Whizz Kids- KC updated 17.10.13. twitter, instagram added, email updated AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 03/10/2024 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Colchester Parent Support Name Colchester Parent Support Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All No Short Description Colchester Parent Support is a voluntary community group run by MAZE trained parent mentors, for parents/carers of children with additional needs. Website Address https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities/colchester-parent-support Town Colchester Address CO2 7RD Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History website, address added AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Colchester United – Football in the Community Disability Sport Name Colchester United – Football in the Community Disability Sport Category Leisure Time & Fitness Condition(s) ADD / ADHD, Anxiety / Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain & Spine Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Challenging Behaviour, Down Syndrome, Growth Disorders, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Physical Difficulties, Spina Bifida &/or Hydrocephalus Exclude All Yes Short Description Colchester United Football in the Community have launched two disability programmes to support children with additional needs. Telephone Number 07791313232 Website Address https://www.cu-fc.com/cucf/our-programmes/health-wellbeing/disability/ County Essex Address CO2 9BG Age Relevance 7+, 11+ Contact History website, email updated AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Cole Martin Tregaskis Optometrists Name Cole Martin Tregaskis Optometrists Category Health & Well-being, Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Cole Martin Tregaskis Optometrists - Professor Evans sees patients for a full eye examination and specific additional tests to look for the visual problems that may be associated with difficulties at school. Telephone Number 01277 211164 Website Address http://www.cmt-optometrists.co.uk/ County Essex Address CM15 8AG Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Gained consent via email from Lesley Barnett on 25.3.13 by KCrefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13 no response, email 2 sent 28.11.13Phone call made 25.4.14 (AT) - all details still correct LM Last Contacted 30/04/2014 Last Updated 05/01/2021 Flag Listing Colleges Name Colleges Category Education & Learning Exclude All Yes Short Description For a list of local colleges in Essex, see the Essex County Council and Thurrock Council Local Offer websites. Website Address https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Search?tok=8UIgPREh Age Relevance 16+ Contact History website updated AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Columbus Discovery Club Name Columbus Discovery Club Category Leisure Time & Fitness, Respite & Breaks Away Exclude All Yes Short Description Columbus Discovery Club provides social and play opportunities for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, complex health needs and life-limiting conditions. Telephone Number 01245 491492 Website Address http://www.columbusschoolandcollege.org/ County Essex Address CM1 4ZB Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History Gained consent via email from Lisa Larkin on 16.10.13, KC added on 16.10.13 Updated phone and email using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email updated AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 16/10/2013 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Comets Disability Football – Chelmsford City FC Name Comets Disability Football – Chelmsford City FC Category Leisure Time & Fitness Short Description A safe space for disabled children to kick-start their football journey. Age Relevance 4+, 7+ Contact History Sarah Harris emailed asking us to share 13/2/25. Last Contacted 13/02/2025 Last Updated 14/02/2025 Flag Listing Commtap Name Commtap Category Health & Well-being Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All No Short Description Commtap provides resources for developing children's and adults' communication skills created by speech and language therapists and other specialists. Telephone Number 01905 571008 Website Address https://en.commtap.org/ Address E2 9JJ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 7/9/16updated description as not the same font as other entries - 9/8/17. phone number updated AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Communication Matters Name Communication Matters Category National Advice & Support Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All No Short Description A UK-wide organisation that supports people of all ages who find it hard to communicate because they have little or no clear speech. Telephone Number 0113 343 1533 Website Address https://www.communicationmatters.org.uk/ Address LS2 9JT Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History no change - confirmed and consent via phone from Jerry - 22/3/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14. Phone call made 1.4.14 - address changed and 'AAC' added to description LMupdated address using info from website -RC 31/8/16 Last Contacted 04/03/2014 Last Updated 24/09/2021 Flag Listing Communication Passports Name Communication Passports Category Health & Well-being Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All No Short Description Communication Passports are a practical and person-centred way of supporting children, young people and adults who cannot easily speak for themselves. Telephone Number 0131 651 6235 Website Address http://www.communicationpassports.org.uk/Home/ Town Moray House County Holyrood Road Address EH8 8AQ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 13/9/16. youtube added, email updated AC 2/10/23 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Community 360, Community Development Team – Colchester & Braintree Name Community 360, Community Development Team – Colchester & Braintree Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description The Community Development Team supports, promotes and develops local voluntary and community action in Colchester and Braintree areas. Telephone Number 01206 505250 Website Address https://www.community360.org.uk/what-we-do/community-development/ County Essex Address CO1 1UG Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History CONSENT GIVEN VIA PHONE - UPDATED 1/3/10 - Info gathered by SarahRefresh Project - researched online by JH. Added address, email and web 3.7.14 LM. Updated complete entry from Colchester CVS 10.12.21 AP. website updated AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 07/03/2014 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) – Thurrock Name Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) – Thurrock Category Local Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) - Thurrock is a voluntary organisation set up to support, promote and develop local voluntary and community action. Telephone Number 01375389890 Website Address https://www.thurrockcvs.org/ County Essex Address RM17 6XP Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History change to telephone number - consent via email form Sharon - 4/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - researched online by JH. Added address, email and web 3.7.14 LM UPDATED NAME - RC 3/8/17. phone updated, fakebook, twitter, Instagram added AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 07/03/2014 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Confident Children Name Confident Children Category Health & Well-being, National Advice & Support Condition(s) Speech & Language / communication Exclude All Yes Short Description Working to help children worldwide to overcome selective mutism, free themselves of anxiety, find their voice and to shine. Website Address https://www.confidentchildren.co.uk/ Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+ Contact History Recommended by a Brentwood SNAP family. Added from website 6/11/2020 AP Last Updated 06/11/2020 Flag Listing Consensus Support Services Name Consensus Support Services Category Into Adulthood Condition(s) Learning Disability Exclude All No Short Description Consensus Support Services support people with learning disabilities and associated complex health needs. Telephone Number 0808 223 5320 Website Address https://www.consensussupport.com/ Address CO4 9PE Age Relevance 11+, 16+ Contact History 16/6/10 - consent given by Karen - AR Changed phone number via website 19/6/12 - APRefresh Project- phonecall 1 made by BB on 6.9.13, tel updated, address removed -KC updated 9.12.13Updated phone number and address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, facebook, linkedin, youtube added, address, twitter updated AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 12/09/2013 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing Contact Name Contact Category National Advice & Support Exclude All Yes Short Description A national charity that provides support and information to families who care for children with any disability or specific health condition. Telephone Number 0808 808 3555 Website Address https://contact.org.uk/ Address N1 7EU Age Relevance 0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+ Contact History changed contact numbers - consent via email - updated 14/12/09 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Debbie on 11.9.13 confirming all details correct- KC updated 14.11.13Changed name from Contact a Family to Contact - BB updated 12.09.17Changed website and email addresses - AP 3/10/17. address updated, instagram added AC 2/10/23 Last Contacted 14/11/2013 Last Updated 02/10/2023 Flag Listing ← Previous Next →