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
Welcome
Short Description
Dedicated to making fitness accessible and affordable for Every Body through innovative 99p FITNESS online inclusive fitness programmes.

Telephone Number
020 8960 7988
Town
Ladbroke Grove
Address
W10 5AD
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Max Zander-Holder 10.7.24 AP

Last Updated
10/07/2024
Short Description
Wheelchair rugby league in Brentwood.
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9SE
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
13/08/2024
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
British Blind Sport works to provide sport and recreational opportunities for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Telephone Number
01926 424247
County
Warwickshire
Address
CV32 7JN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to address - 31/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 17.9.13- auto reply from Caroline Baxter stating will reply by 23.09.13 or forward to [email protected] KC forwarded on 21.11.13Changed contact name to Caroline Baxter and postcode to CV34 6WE following email from Thomas Davies 29.11.13 LM. Address updated AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
29/11/2013
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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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

Last Contacted
27/11/2017
Last Updated
25/07/2024
CAMEO
Name
Short Description
Autism-friendly games nights in Brentwood.
Telephone Number
01277 214057
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Address
CM14 4TJ
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
23/01/2025
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Yes
Short Description
CanalAbility provides day trips on purpose built, fully accessible canal boats on the waterways in Essex and Hertfordshire. Their services are available to any age group.
Telephone Number
01279 424444
County
Essex
Address
CM20 2QS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Geoff Hill by email 21.11.08. Entry in Holidays and Sport & Leisure Consent given via telephone - no change! 4/3/10 -EGUpdated from website - 10/12/12 APRefresh project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received from Kevin Joyce 9.12.13. Web address changed 27.1.14 LMSecond response received 19.12.13 from Doreen Goodall. Text changed 29.1.14 LMUpdated email address from [email protected] to current using info from website - RC 20/07/2016corrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17. Instagram and youtube added AC 27/9/23. Updated description from email from Krizim Feltham on 29.11.23. AP

Last Contacted
19/12/2013
Last Updated
30/11/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
A parent led support group for families with Down Syndrome in the Colchester, Tendring, Babergh, Maldon and Braintree districts.
Telephone Number
07890 071526
Town
Colchester
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Website form submitted 13/12/22 Charlotte Larcom

Last Updated
14/01/2022
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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
Celebrationz SEN Sensitive Party Packages
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Yes
Short Description
Celebrationz is an award-winning events company who provide SEN party packages for children with additional needs.
Telephone Number
0845 006 7333
County
Essex
Address
EN9 1EJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Rachel delivered flyers to The SNAP Centre - Asked for us to advertise their SEN party packages. Added to the IN, noticeboard and Directory - BT 25.07.18. Updated phone number, instagram, facebook added AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
25/07/2018
Last Updated
27/09/2023
Short Description
Social group in Essex for children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices.
Telephone Number
07775 988879
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
27/03/2025
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Yes
Short Description
Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre offers Disability Multi-Sports on Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm for children over 6 years with a disability. If 1:1 supervision is required a carer must accompany the child.
Telephone Number
01245 605666
Town
Chelmsford
Address
CM1 2EH
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

ADDED ADDRESS AND FAX - TAKEN FROM WEB - EG CONSENT VIA EMAIL. 11/2/10 tel updated - EG 24/3/10 Changed details - consent via telephone - changed session, day time etc - updated 10/1/12 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Phone call December 2013 (BB) - Slight amendment to details (4.15 to 4pm). Otherwise all details confirmed correct by Terri. 3.3.14 LM. Updated website, email AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
12/01/2013
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Chicken Shed Theatre is a performing theatre company with the aim of producing original and exciting theatre. Through its workshop programmes and outreach projects it aims for every child to have access to an inclusive arts environment.
Telephone Number
020 8292 9222
Address
N14 4PE
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13, email response received on 24.9.13 confirming all details correct

Last Contacted
03/10/2025
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Yes
Short Description
Chris Cross is a holiday club for young people with disabilities and their siblings aged between 6 and 14, and held at St. Christopher's School.
Telephone Number
01702 524193
Town
Mountdale Gardens
County
Essex
Address
SS9 4AW
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Consent from Zoe by phone 15/6/10 - ARAdded "all bookings must be pre- booked" and altered from ages 6-14 years instead of 7-14 years. By KC on 11.3.13Refresh Project - Phone call made 1.4.14 (AT) - all details still correct LM. Email updated, facebook added AC 27/9/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
27/09/2023
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Yes
Short Description
City of Chelmsford Mencap runs the Chelmsford Mencap Youth Club, Gateway Juniors, weekly for 16 to 25 year olds. It offers sports and dance workshops, arts and crafts, puzzles and quizzes.
Telephone Number
01245 268303
County
Essex
Address
CM2 0DZ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent: Sam Barnett, Secretary 21.7.06 Spoke to Sam on 6.5.08 to update description with other clubs and changed web to .org.ukRefresh Project 2013 - Phone call made December 2013 (BB). Address and email changed, and entry amended. Consent given by Craig Taylor (3.3.14) LMPhone call made by CM 14.3.14. Name changed to 'City of ....', and contact name changed to Grace Lidstone. LMPhone call made to confirm 5 to 16 group no longer in service. Confirmed contact still up to date. PK 05/08/2016

Last Contacted
08/05/2016
Condition(s)
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
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
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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
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
Disability Sport
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Yes
Short Description
Colchester United Football in the Community have launched two disability programmes to support children with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07791313232
County
Essex
Address
CO2 9BG
Age Relevance
7+, 11+
Contact History

website, email updated AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
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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
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
Comets Disability Football – Chelmsford City FC
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