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
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Dance 21 is a dance group based in Chelmsford and Woodford for children with Down syndrome and their siblings aged 5 and over.
Telephone Number
07814 959312
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added website 6.2.08 Email from Mary to change email address 20.2.08Refresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13, email response received from Maryon 1.11.13 with description change to add in two groups - contact name changed and tel - KC updated 4/11/13 . Updated by Mary via email 6/2/26. AP. Removed website 14/8/26 AP

Last Contacted
11/04/2013
Last Updated
14/08/2026
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Yes
Short Description
Diddi Dance Essex runs dance classes for children aged 8 and under with any additional needs.
Telephone Number
07756 407162
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

Added to the directory - BB 30.01.18. updated email, phone number AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
30/01/2018
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Disability 4 Sport provides a wide range of sporting opportunities and activities that are aimed at engaging and empowering disabled people of all ages and abilities, with the intention of improving physical health and mental well-being.
Telephone Number
01206 512595 or 07305 099382
County
Essex
Address
CO4 0HU
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry submitted by Abigail Saxon. Published 16.7.14 LM. facebook added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
16/07/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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No
Short Description
SEND gymnastics sessions in Billericay
Telephone Number
07932 247365
Town
Billericay
County
Essex
Address
CM11 2UD
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Updated website link 14/8/26 AP

Last Updated
14/08/2026
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Yes
Short Description
Dovedale Flyers Disabled Sports Club is for physically disabled young people (8 to 25 years) to introduce them to a range of sports. It is held on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm at Melbourne Park Athletics Centre.
Telephone Number
07802 301096
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent by Lee Cracknell - EG 17/6/10Refresh Project 2013 - Phone call December 2013 (BB). Details all correct 3.3.14 LMUpdated email address using info online - RC 21/07/2016. facebook added AC 2/10/23. Updated by Kevin Bain (new Chair) to change contact number since old Chairperson died. 15/2/24 AP
5/5/26 Added website AT

Last Contacted
12/01/2013
Last Updated
15/02/2024
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Yes
Short Description
ELHAP is a special needs adventure playground that offers clubs and Holiday Playschemes for children and young people with or without disabilities aged 6 to 18 years of age. ELHAP also provides a day service for adults with disabilities.
Telephone Number
020 8550 2636
County
Essex
Address
IG8 8NA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent by email 9.10.06. Robert Dighton, Acting Manager Change to description only - sonsent via email from Robert. Updated online 14/01/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13, email response received 2/10/13 from Robert Dighton to change contact name and job title to Mrs Ann Shelley (Senior Administrator) also title matched in description- KC updated 2.10.13. instagram added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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No
Short Description
Embracing Arts aims to improve the quality of life for children with complex care or educational needs and life limiting conditions by providing high quality interactive Christmas shows, Inclusive Parties and Schools Workshops across the UK.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Email from Claire Sundin on 6th April 2021. phone number updated AC 2/10/23
5/5/26 tel changed from 01795 713 536 to 07927 022 904 AT

Last Contacted
06/04/2021
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
EPCP Romford runs regular coaching sessions on Sundays, from 11am to 1pm in Hornchurch. The club is open to ambulant players with cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities aged 6 and over.
Telephone Number
07973 717074
Town
Wingletye Lane
County
Essex
Address
RM11 3AD
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Ian Walter 13.6.06 description updated - consent via email from Ian - updated online 19/1/10Refresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13- bounceback, phoned Emerson Park school, received updated email (ianwalter@certax.co.uk and 01277 202177) have sent email 2 on 3.10,13 KC, email response received from Ian on 3/10/13 with updated name and description, email and website- KC made changes 3/10/13Phone call made 1.4.14 (AT) - Address slightly amended (to 'Academy') LMUpdated at Local Support by Ian Walter 25/2/15. Contact number 01277 202177. APUpdated website using info from internet - RC 21/07/2016. website, phone updated, email removed AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Encore Dance Company's Move and Groove Class is a weekly dance class for children with SEN and ASD.
Telephone Number
07535 622053
County
Essex
Address
SS15 6HL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Removed website. 6.10.2020. instagram added AC 2/10/23

Last Updated
02/10/2023
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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
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Yes
Short Description
English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national umbrella body responsible for the co-ordination and development of sport for disabled people in England.
Telephone Number
01509 227750 or 01509 227752
Town
Manchester
Address
M1 6FQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change the description - now includes details for sport essex, changed tel, fax, email and address. - consent via phone - 8/4/10 - EG Refresh project- email 1 sent 14.10.13 response received from Rebecca Lee on 14.10.13 with updated address- KC updated 15.10.13. updated phone, facebook, twitter, linkedin to new name AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
04/10/2008
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Epping Forest Sportability Club is for young people with mild to moderate physical and learning difficulties aged between 5 and 19 years.
Telephone Number
07592 878690
County
Essex
Address
IG10 1TS
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Esther Revell and Sue Lee 14 & 16.6.06 Changed contact name, tel, and email. Description changed. Consent via phone - Mauneen. EGRefresh Project - emails sent 24.9.13 (BB) and 13.1.14 (LM). Phone number incorrect. Checked website  - Epping Forest added to name, contact name, email and tel number changed, address and website added, 20.6.14 LM

Last Contacted
20/06/2014
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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
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Yes
Short Description
Escape Animal Sanctuary offers care for animals that would otherwise be neglected, as well as education for children on the care and welfare of animals. Children can visit the sanctuary to groom and feed the horses, donkeys and goats.
Telephone Number
07899 982748
Town
Pilgrim's Hatch
County
Essex
Address
CM15 9RL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

klb emailed in 2015- no reply- published entry on 8.4.16 using website info. facebook and instagram added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2016
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Essex Actionnaires Club offers children and family events for visually impaired young people, their friends and siblings. The Club offers multisport activities for children aged 4 to 16 years
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Gained consent via telephone from Anna Hiscox on 12.2.13 by KCRefresh project- email 1 sent 9.12.13 KC, no response so email 2 sent 10.1.4 LMResponse received on 10.1.14 from Anna Hiscox. Changes to text 3.2.14 LM. removed information - doesn't seem to exist AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
Short Description
Disability cricket sessions for young people across Essex.
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Contacted
03/05/2024
Last Updated
03/05/2024
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Dance Theatre offers a series of movement classes for students with special needs. The special needs sessions are run by a qualified dance tutor with a team of trained Essex Dance Theatre students working alongside.
Telephone Number
01245 476335
County
Essex
Address
CM2 9UB
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 10.1.14 LMResponse received 10.1.14 from Debbie Holme. All details correct LMWebsite added and time of classes changed following phone call by BB. 3.3.14 LM. website updated, twitter, youtube removed, email added AC 2/10/23

Last Contacted
01/10/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023
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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
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Yes
Short Description
Essex Outlaws Wheelchair Basketball Club trains at locations in the Chelmsford and Maldon area.
Telephone Number
07776 212628
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1FG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

slight change to description and added website - consent via phone from John - 24/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - Call made 25.4.14 (AT) - all details correct. Website being updated - will call back if needed. LMUpdated email address and phone number using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. Changed website 6.10.20. removed website - doesnt exist AC 2/10/23
5/5/26 AT added website address & updated address

Last Contacted
30/04/2014
Last Updated
02/10/2023