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No
Short Description
Regular arts and crafts groups and clubs for children and for adults with learning difficulties, adults with physical disabilities and adults with visual impairments
Telephone Number
07582 025163
Town
Hadleigh
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2DQ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Form submitted by Allan Webb 16/12/21 .

Last Updated
17/12/2021
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Activity centre in Basildon for young adults with special and complex needs.
Telephone Number
01268 901516
County
Essex
Address
SS13 1DY
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Info taken from leaflet PK 19/07/2016corrected description - RC 3/8/17

Last Contacted
19/07/2016
Last Updated
01/02/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Calvert Trust Lake District is a residential outdoor activity centre for people with physical, sensory and/or learning disabilities, and their friends and families.
Telephone Number
01768 772255
County
Cumbria
Address
CA12 4QD
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

change to description, email and website - consent via email from Dr Ruth - 4/3/10 - EGRefresh project- title change to become uniform with other entries 23.9.13 KC Claire Steels confirmed details correct 1/10/13. instagram updated AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
03/10/2004
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Condition(s)
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Yes
Short Description
Jacksons Cafe is a community cafe in the heart of Romford, offering training to people with a learning disability who have an interest in catering and serving customers
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
County
Essex
Address
RM1 1JL
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent from Tracey Brennan 15/6/10 - ARRefresh project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13Phone call made 19.3.14 (CM) - all information confirmed correct LMEntry updated following What Next event. Received new submission form from The Camden Society, Tracey Brennan. 26/5/16  APEmail address changed in line with website PH 15/7/16
Updated email address - BT 19/07/2018. website, email, phone updated AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
26/05/2016
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Family Carer Support Service (FCSS) closed in February 2024.
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

KLB researched from website and discussed at IM meeting - no consent needed - published 13.7.15 by KLB. address updated AC 6/11/23. FCSS now closed February 2024. AP

Last Contacted
13/07/2015
Last Updated
22/02/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Frontline Partnership enables and supports people with a learning disability and high support needs to live full and productive lives.
Telephone Number
01277 218902 or 07511 824170
County
Essex
Address
CM14 4WB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Update to description, 2nd contact, added 1st contact name and email- consent via phone and email from Jackie. Updated online 15/2/10 - EG Moved to transition - 10/5/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 12.9.13 bounceback, email 2 sent to jackie@frontlinepartnership.org on 8.11.13 - no response 21.11.13. Sent again to jackie 21.5.14 LM. Response from Jackie 23.5.14 - asked to remove 'People First Havering', an advocacy service.Rest remains correct LMEntry updated following What's Next? 26/05/2016 PK. email, phone updated AC 6/11/23. Amended details 16/4/26 AP

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
17/04/2026
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
The Gates (Gardening Project) is an inclusion project supporting the growth of community inclusion for adults with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
07887 742622 or 01277 226144
Address
CM14 4QW
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent: Julie Morrissey 22.6.06 Changed - email, contact name, website, consent gained via telephone from Mary - updated online 4/2/10 - EG Moved to transition - 10/5/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent to enquiries@- bounceback email sent via online enquiry form on 3.12.13Response received 6.12.13 from Jackie. Slight change to text (29.1.14) LMadded additional phone number and email address using info online - RC 26/07/2016. email, website, phone updated, address added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
12/06/2013
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
SEND youth club in Tilbury for young people aged 15+.
Telephone Number
01375 413735
Town
Grays
Address
RM17 5EB
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

address updated, phone added AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Working for young people across the UK to develop their skills and confidence to find a job or start a business.
Telephone Number
0800 842 842
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Changed name from Princes Trust to The King's Trust. 24/10/24.

Last Updated
24/10/2024
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
The Learning Centre (TLC) is an independent day service specifically available to adults with learning disabilities, offering a wide range of life skills sessions as well as subjects of interest.
Telephone Number
01708 345735 / 07949 892284
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9SE
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via telephone from Mick - added 15/6/11 - EGSpoke to Mick to check details. Moved premises but still waiting for email to be connected.  Should have email address by end of July 2013.  Mick's mobile number 07949 892284. APMark emailed new email address for entry on 15.8.13 -added by KC on 16.8.13Refresh project- email 1 sent 12.9.13- no reponse, email 2 sent 3.12.13, spoke to Mick Spence on the phone on 13.12.13 all details confirmed correct- KC updated 13.12.13All details confirmed correct at What Next? event 30.5.14 LMadded website using info online and updated phone number  - RC 26/7/2016
BT updated their directory description as per an email request from Mick - BT 17/07/2018
removed website AC 6/11/23
05/01/2024: Email from Mick Spence Managing Director - updated address - moved to Brentwood - Old address; Units C & D Melville Court, Spilsby Road, Harold Hill, RM3 8SB
New address: Brentwood Vineyard Church, Ashwells Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9SE

Last Contacted
05/01/2024
Last Updated
05/01/2024
Name
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Yes
Short Description
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online and social.
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - 5/9/16. Updated the whole entry 6.10.20 AP. address updated AC 6/11/23. Removed address 15.5.26 AP. Removed helpline 30/6/26 AP

Last Updated
30/06/2026
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Music Man Project operates around the South East of Essex and offers a weekly Saturday morning music school for children with special needs and daily music classes for adults over 16 with learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
07786 864853
County
Essex
Address
SS9 2PQ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from David Stanley on 22.2.13 (davidpstanley@yahoo.com) by KCRefresh Project- email 1 sent 12.9.13, email response received on 12.9.13 from David Stanley confirming details correct - KC updated 11.11.13Details confirmed correct at What Next? event by D. Stanley (07786 864853) LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 26/07/2016. email, phone, address updated, instagram added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
11/11/2013
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Thera Group specialises in providing support to people with a learning disability. This may be in the home, in the community, at work or for short breaks.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
Website Address
County
Lincolnshire
Address
NG31 7XT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Information taken from the website PK 18/07/2016

Last Contacted
18/07/2016
Last Updated
07/05/2020
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Sensory Garden Club exists to provide adults with learning difficulties, complex needs and/or sensory impairments with the chance to enjoy gardening.
County
Essex
Address
CM14 5BN
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given by Joy Dunn via email 18.4.12 - APRefresh project - email 1 sent 12.9.13,email response received on 12.9.13 From Joyce Dunn with updated description to include location and meeting times- KC updated 11.11.13All details confirmed correct at What Next? event 30.5.14 LM. email removed AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
11/11/2013
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Springboard is a national charity helping young people achieve their potential and nurtures unemployed people of any age into work.
Telephone Number
020 7921 0420
Address
EC2M 4TH
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

website updated, instagram added AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Willows is a day care provision for young adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities from the age of 16.
Telephone Number
07415 070 436
County
Essex
Address
RM3 7AA
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Email from Amy giving consent. 17/4/12. AP. Postal address: 13 Harrow Crescent, Romford, Essex RM3 7AA.Refresh project - email 1 sent 12.9.13(BB), email 2 sent 3.12.13All details confirmed correct at What Next? event 28.5.14 LMÂ. phone number updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
12/03/2013
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Woolverstone Project offers sailing opportunities for disabled people at Alton Water and Woolverstone in Suffolk.
Telephone Number
07470 021 454
Town
Ipswich
County
Suffolk
Address
IP9 1AT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Changed mobile number - consent over the phone from Shelley - 8/4/10 - EGadded phone number using info from website - RC 27/07/2016. email, address, phone updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
04/10/2008
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions CIC supports disabled people by providing services to prepare for adulthood, employment and independent living.
Telephone Number
01375 370 460
County
Essex
Address
RM17 5DX
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Information from website. Published by PK 16.12.15. instagram removed AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
16/12/2015
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Thurrock Trans-Vol (Voluntary Community Transport Project) is a minibus service for people in the Thurrock area who are unable to use conventional transport because of a disability.
Telephone Number
01375 391444
County
Essex
Address
RM17 5DX
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

email added - consent via telephone from Mandy - updated online 12/2/10 - EG website added - 19/2/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 26.9.13 to Info@ email- bounceback, email 2 sent to contact@ on 4/10/13 - found on website -KCChecked on website - email amended 16.6.14 LMupdated email and phone number using website - RC 27/07/2016. email updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
16/06/2014
Last Updated
13/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
TIME provides opportunities for self-expression through music for children and adults of all ages and with any additional need.
Telephone Number
07766 483588
County
Essex
Address
SS9 2UJ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry published 29.7.14 (consent from Robert Fillary) LM Added website and phone number using information found online - RC 18/07/2016updated address and description following an email from Marc Barnacle at TIME - RC 4/8/17updated spelling error in description - RC 11/8/17. phone updated AC 13/11/23

Last Contacted
29/07/2014
Last Updated
13/11/2023