Exclude All
No
Short Description
Weekday opportunities for 18 to 25 year olds, from 9.30am to 3.30pm
Telephone Number
01268 553117
Website Address
Town
Basildon
County
Essex
Address
SS16 4UH
Age Relevance
16+
Last Contacted
19/07/2023
Last Updated
13/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Brainkind (formerly The Disabilities Trust & BIRT) is the UK’s leading charity helping people thrive after a brain injury.
Telephone Number
01444 239123
Website Address
County
West Sussex
Address
RH15 9NP
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Changed phone no from 01444 237281. This is External Affairs no. Not a problem for hardcopy but should be main switchboard number. 12.4.07. Changed email address - 12/5/10 - EG Changed website - 18/5/10 ARRefresh project- email 1 sent 19.9.13, email response received on 19.9.13 from Jane Pakenham with no attachment for changes Phone call made - 28.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LM
Amy Hawkins contacted they have completely rebranded from The Disabilities Trust to Brainkind - updated all contact details bar address and gave new overview .

Last Contacted
16/10/2023
Last Updated
16/10/2023
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Braintree Mencap offers activities and support for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Telephone Number
01376 326302
County
Essex
Address
CM7 9DB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Address and wbsite added, name and phone number changed 11.3.09 Sue Furley Name changed and address, tel removed - 31/3/10 - EG Changed contact name, added tel, changed address - Consent from Tina via phone - 8/4/10 - EG Email address added uusing info from website - RC 20/07/2016

Last Contacted
04/10/2008
Last Updated
06/04/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Breakaway provides supported holidays for adults with learning disabilities. Every holiday is full-board and includes personal support throughout the holiday.
Telephone Number
01245 260330
Town
Chelmsford
Address
CM2 9RY
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Updated from email Lyn Adams, Consultant 8.10.19. AP

Last Contacted
08/10/2019
Last Updated
01/11/2019
Short Description
Wheelchair rugby league in Brentwood.
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9SE
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

AT changed email address from [email protected] to [email protected] according to the contact page on their website 30/4/26

Last Updated
13/08/2024
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Bright Lives Social Enterprise C.I.C in Colchester offers specialist support for people aged 18+ with additional needs including PMLD and Autism. They support people on their journey to reach their potential throughout North Essex in one of their three-day centre provisions.
Telephone Number
01206 615165
County
Essex
Address
CO1 2ST
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Gained consent via Marguerite Jones on 10.5.13 by KCRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Marguerite on 11.9.13 with more information added to description- KC updated 14.11.13Address and entry amended 27.5.14 (consent from Marguerite Jones) LMAdded Sensory Room into description 20.10.14 APUpdated email from [email protected] to [email protected] using info from website - RC 20/07/2016
Updated their description as per Michael's request - 17/07/2018 BT
Updated address per Michael's request - 13/10/2022

Last Contacted
13/10/2022
Last Updated
13/10/2022
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Yes
Short Description
The British Association for Supported Employment helps to support, promote and develop the principles and provision of supported employment.
Telephone Number
01252 912829
Website Address
County
Bury
Address
GU11 1TH
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

added to directory using info from website - RC 28/7/17checked entry, added tags and published - BB 07.09.17. phone number, address updated AC 27/9/23

Last Updated
27/09/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Bruce Boats provides self-steer holidays on purpose built, wide beam canal boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal for disabled people, together with their carers.
Telephone Number
01380 721279
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 12.12.13 (KC). Phone message left 28.3.14 (CM). Checked info on website 6.6.14 (LM) - phone number changed, fax removed and contact name added LM. Changed phone 7.5.20. Instagram added AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
06/06/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Bury Active offers a wide range of holidays and short breaks in the UK, Europe and the USA for small groups and individuals with learning disabilities aged 17+.
Telephone Number
01268 542365 / 07852 341122 or 07792 493692
County
Essex
Address
SS15 6AJ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent: by email 17.6.06 Fred changed web address from .com to .co.uk 4.7.07 Penny emailed updates, including change of address, tel., and added another website. Description updated. 17/11/09Removed Breakawayhols website and email so links will work. 7.1.13, AP. Also changed email to current one.Refresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received on 10.9.13 from Kevin Bury with request to remove 'breakaway and..' from title and add number to additional contact - KC updated 15.11.13Entry updated with Additional contact following What Next? 26/05/2016 PK
Updated details from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018. Changed phone numbers 16/4/26 AP

Last Contacted
15/11/2013
Last Updated
16/04/2026
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Activity clubs for children with disabilities in South Essex.
Telephone Number
07833 678105 - Jo
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the Directory - BB 27.11.2017. Changed Butterflied SEN Children's Service to Butterflies Clubs and changed description from website. 12/7/19 AP. Jen Cormack updated entry 16/8/22 AP. Minor changes 25/7/24 AP. Removed website 16/4/26 AP

Last Contacted
27/11/2017
Last Updated
16/04/2026
Cakeybakeydoodaa
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Cakeybakeydoodaa provides baking classes for individuals of all ages and abilities who have Learning Disability/Autism/Down Syndrome.
Telephone Number
07845 304207
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

removed website AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
15/05/2021
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Calvert Devon
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Calvert Devon provides adventure without limits for every ability and everybody.
Telephone Number
01598 763221
County
North Devon
Address
EX31 4SJ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh project- title change to become uniform with other entries 23.9.13 KCPhone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - all correct, but '/exmoor' added to website LM. website, name updated, instagram added AC 6/11/23. Change of name from Exmoor to Devon and other details refreshed 16/04/25 AP

Last Contacted
31/03/2014
Last Updated
16/04/2025
CAMEO
Name
Short Description
Autism-friendly games nights in Brentwood for independent young adults.
Telephone Number
01277 214057
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM14 4TJ
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
23/01/2025
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Cardrome Learner Centre is a 12 acre private road complex that offers the opportunity to drive. They welcome children and adults with special needs. They can arrange rehabilitative tuition and driving lessons for confidence building.
Telephone Number
01708 471340
County
Essex
Address
RM12 4EU
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent not sought as info from website PK 09/02/2016

Last Contacted
02/09/2016
Last Updated
24/11/2020
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Care and Nursing Homes for Young Adults provides a list of care homes and nursing homes for younger adults in Essex.
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

added to directory using info from website - RC 18/7/17

Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Care Homes is a guide to over 21,000 care homes, nursing homes and residential homes providing care in the UK.
Telephone Number
01488 684321
Town
Station Road
Address
RG17 0DY
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Updated from weblink - RC 1/8/16

Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Care in Style has 3 respite units offering short term and day respite for people aged from 16 years with a learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and physical impairments.
Telephone Number
01702 307370
Town
Westcliff on Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS0 9TW
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent sought but not returned. Published 13.01.16 by PK with info from website. Updated address using information from the website - RC 18/07/2016updated mistake in description - RC 11/8/17

Last Contacted
13/01/2016
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Children and Young People with Disabilities Service (CYPD) - Essex County Council supports children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have special educational needs and / or disabilities and their families.
Telephone Number
0345 603 7627 and ask for the Children's Line.
Address
CM1 1QH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed Chelmsford to Mid and removed Braintree 4.3.09 Sue Furley AREAS IN ESSEX HAVE CHANGED - CONSENT VIA PHONE - EG 10/3/10Changed entry to link to ECC website 21.7.14 APChanged name to CYPD, amended description from CYPD flyer and added email and address.  AP 10.7.15. Changed contact number from 03330 139867 22/4/22. Updated phone number AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
03/10/2010
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Choice Support is a social care charity working across much of England to provide the best possible support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
Telephone Number
01622 722400
County
Kent
Address
ME14 1UT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Created from website to replace original entry of Autism London. 7/11/17 AP. Changed name from Partnership Support Group to Choice Support 18.9.20. AP. Refresh 27/8/21 AP. instagram, linkedin added 27/9/23

Last Updated
27/09/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Choice Support provides support to people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs across England. Within Essex they currently support people in Westcliff-on Sea, Pitsea and Basildon.
Telephone Number
01622 722400
County
Kent
Address
ME16 9NT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - new entry added 6.2.14. Consent given by Karen Mitchell on 26.11.13 (Autism London, which is part of the mcch group) LMadded additional phone number using info from website -RC 26/8/16. Changed name to Choice Support from MCCH. 7.5.20 AP

Last Contacted
26/11/2013
Last Updated
07/05/2020