Short Description
Here to support autistic people into sustainable and fulfilling employment
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

address updated AC 2/10/23. Removed address and phone number. 16/4/26 AP

Last Updated
16/04/2026
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Endeavour Youth Club is based at The Hermitage site in Brentwood and offers a range of services at no cost for young people aged 13 to 19 (and up to 25 with additional learning needs).
Telephone Number
07919 624935
County
Essex
Address
CM15 8AG
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

gained consent via email from Wendy on 16.8.13 - added by KC on 28.8.13Refresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Wendy on 11.9.13 confirming all details correct- KC updated 14.11.13Claire Love emailed in to advise details have changed. Amended phone number, email address, time of club, and contact name - BB 27.09.17. email and phone number updated AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
14/11/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Enna connects neurodivergent individuals to job opportunities with inclusive employers and supports them throughout the recruitment process.
Website Address
Address
EC3V 3NG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Charlotte Sutton email 26/10/20 AP.. Contacted by Katy Hill - name change from Stack Recruitment 30/5/22 AP. address added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
26/10/2020
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Short Description
A day opportunities provider offering work based training placements.
Telephone Number
07535 609248
Town
Saffron Walden
County
Essex
Address
CB11 3NS
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
14/08/2026
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
An inclusive performing arts centre in Rayleigh for children and adults.
Telephone Number
01268 906470
County
Essex
Address
SS6 7XJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Updated description by AP 18.4.12 email from Penni.Refresh Project 2013 - phone call made 19.3.14 (CM) - all details confirmed correct, website added LMConfirmed correct at What Next? event 28.5.14 LMupdated web address as changed- 29.4.16 -KLBupdated address, phone number and email address using info from website - RC 22/07/2016. Changed phone number 6.10.20. email, website, facebook updated, instagram, twitter added AC 16/10/23. Changed name and description 17/01/25. AP

Last Contacted
28/04/2016
Last Updated
17/01/2025
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Essex Carers Network is an independent organisation for people with learning disabilities and the family members who care for them.
Telephone Number
01255 554029 / 07876 025480
Town
Harwich
County
Essex
Address
CO12 4PH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: 18.12.06 Charlotte Morse by email. Changed contact details - given by Wendy Burt. 28.3.08Refresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13 to info@Response received 6.1.14 from Wendy Burt. Changes to text, email and website made 30.1.14 LM. Major updates 29/8/24 AP

Last Contacted
01/06/2014
Last Updated
29/08/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Essex Carers Support is a local charity supporting carers of people with any disability and any age throughout Essex.
Telephone Number
01255 474410
County
Essex
Address
CO15 1NZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given to Liza by Malcolm Batty by phone 10.11.08. Updated 1/5/12 - removed contact and changed email and web address. Helen Osborne via email. APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received from Julie on with new web address- KC updated 25.10.13. added facebook, twitter AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
12/02/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Essex Outdoors offers activities for people with and without disabilities at their centres at Danbury, Mersea, Bradwell and Harlow. The centres can offer bespoke programmes to meet the needs of your group and offer activity days and residentials.
Telephone Number
01245 223342
County
Essex
Address
CM3 4AB
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed completely - changed name from 'Mersea Outdoors' inckluding contact details - removed telephone numbers as encourage web use- email consent from Phil Ager - also combines with new entry - Mersea Island FestivalRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent to bradwell@ Email 1 sent 10.1.14 LMResponse received from Phil Ager 13.01.14. Address changed and telephone number added 3.2.14 LM.  Updated following What Next? 26/05/2016 PKAdded additional phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. phone updated AC 2/10/23
5/5/26 changed tel number for danbury location from 0345 200 4220 to 01245 223342 AT

Last Contacted
14/03/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Travel Training is designed to help people get more from life by giving them the confidence to travel independently.
Telephone Number
0345 603 2200
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1GS
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given by Emma 15/6/10 - ARRefresh project- email 1 sent 12.10.13, email response received 17.10.13 no name given, confirming details correct - KC updatedDetails confirmed correct at What Next? Event (Jayne Hadlow - 07920 466 824) 30.5.14 LMEntry updated with new phone number and contact name following What Next? 26/05/2016 PKadded phone number using info from website - RC 27/07/2016
Updated details from Directory update form given at What Next - BT 19/07/2018

Last Contacted
21/10/2013
Last Updated
26/06/2020
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Helping young people in Essex to get the most out of school, work and life.
Telephone Number
03330 322800
Town
Chelmsford
Address
CM1 1LZ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Added from website 27/11/20

Last Updated
27/11/2020
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Farrah Driver Training in Wickford and Basildon offers special help to young people with Asperger syndrome in learning to drive.
Telephone Number
0800 023 6831 or 07903 997 733
County
Essex
Address
SS12 0JX
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Tariq Musaji on 13.9.13 - KC added on 16.9.13Refresh project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB. No response so email 2 sent 10.1.14Response received on 10.1.14 from Tariq confirming all information  correct LMSpelling of Asperger Syndrome corrected 24.2.14 LMFreephone number added following What Next? event LMEmail address changed and address added following research by JH 16.6.14 LM Updated email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. email, phone updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
09/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Forward Housing is part of the Thera Group. Forward housing is a charity that aims to provide bespoke housing solutions for people with a learning disability.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
County
Grantham
Address
NG31 7XT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

added to directory using info from website - RC 28/7/17published - BB 01/9/17

Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities is part of the London South Bank University and works to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Town
Borough Road
Address
SE1 0AA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

update to email, website and description - consent via email from Jacky, updated online 2/2/10 - emilyRefresh Project - Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM). Address changed and email 2 and website 2 added LM

Last Contacted
04/11/2014
Last Updated
25/08/2022
Short Description
Freedom is Southend's hottest disability/different ability club night with top DJs and themed events
Address
SS1 2JE
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Added from website 5.3.24 AP

Last Updated
05/03/2024
Friends and Places Together
Condition(s)
Short Description
A Southend based charity supporting young adults with learning disabilities to meet with their mates and to have fun!
Telephone Number
07796 678 939 or 07904 271 027
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS2 5SP
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

email updated, twitter added AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
10/06/2022
Last Updated
09/10/2023
Short Description
Get Set for Work is an inclusive support service delivered on behalf of Essex County Council.
Telephone Number
01268 270648 or 0330 341 3939
Town
Basildon
County
Essex
Address
SS14 3DP
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

BS & KB met with Amy McManus 7.8.24.

Last Contacted
07/08/2024
Last Updated
13/08/2024
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
A registered charity that provides supported recreational and educational activities for adults with learning disabilities living in Essex.
Telephone Number
07933 631016 or 07976 578868
County
Essex
Address
CO16 8PA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given via email from Jackie Holland 17.4.12 - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Jackie on 10.9.13 with updated description, email and address- KC updated 15.11.13Slight amendments to text following What Next? event (consent from Jackie Holland) 27.5.14 LMUpdated following What Next? 26/05/2016., address updated, instagram and twitter added AC 9/10/23. Changed phone numbers from website 17/4/26 AP

Last Contacted
27/05/2014
Last Updated
17/04/2026
Short Description
This website aims to provide SEND students who have an EHCP with good quality information about future study options and employment opportunities.
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
22/02/2024
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Grove Cottage Bishop's Stortford Mencap provides respite, guidance and support to children and adults of all ages with a learning disability and their families.
Telephone Number
01279 656085
Town
Bishop's Stortford
Address
CM23 3JX
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Esme gave consent via email on 17.3.15 - KC published 19.3.15

Last Contacted
19/03/2015
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
HAD (Havering Association for People with Disabilities) provides information and support to individuals and groups on all aspects of disability and caring.
Telephone Number
01708 476554
County
Essex
Address
RM11 3NN
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

KLB gained consent from Maureen Salter on 3.9.15 - KLB published on 14.9.15 Edited by PK on 07/01/2016 following conversation with HAD about completing benefits forms. facebook updated, instagram added AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
14/09/2015
Last Updated
09/10/2023