Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Essex Scouts Groups offer an inclusive opportunity for children and young people.
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

nothing to change - consent from Liz via email - 14/4/10 - EGRefresh Project - Spoke to Liz Smith 20.6.14 - Stansted group removed and deaf group in Chelmsford no longer exists.Email address amended LMadded website and additional email address using info online - RC 25/07/2016. Changed description and contacts from Lisa Griffin 3/11/23 AP

Last Contacted
03/11/2023
Last Updated
03/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
An independent charity, working with families who have a child (or children), or a young person, with any special educational need or disability (SEND).
Telephone Number
01245 353575
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1QL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Email from web developer to change email address and add website 28.3.08Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB, no response received so email 2 sent 10.1.14 LMResponse received on 13.1.14 from Karen Mathews. Several changes made 3.2.14 LMChecked entry at Local Support. Amended description changed by Marianne Hatwell at FIF 25.2.15 APupdated entry following lindsay's advice no longer have Chelmsford drop in centre or offer a fmaily suppoort adviser helpline -10.5.16- KLB removedEntry updated following What Next? PK 26/05/2016. email, address updated AC 9/10/23. Amended description 19/3/24 AP

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
19/03/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Football Development Officer for Essex Football Association has contact details of all football opportunities for children with special needs and disabilities in Essex, including Soccability clubs.
Telephone Number
01245 393095
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
CM2 5LB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed contact name and tel - consent from John - 25/3/10 - EGRefresh project - Phone call made 1.4.14 (AT) - contact name changed LM added email address using info from internet - RC 21/07/2016updated mistake in description - RC 16/8/17. email updated AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Braintree Gateway Club is affiliated to Braintree Mencap and runs a programme of sports and social activities for adults with learning disabilities on Thursday evenings.
Telephone Number
01376 326302
County
Essex
Address
CM1 9DB
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent: Max Bonner 21.7.06 removed contact name - 8/4/10 - EGadded website and added additional emails using info from website - RC 21/07/2016. Removed website 6.10.20. updated email 9/10/23

Last Contacted
04/10/2008
Last Updated
09/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Gateway SEN Youth Club is based at Timberlog Youth Centre in Vange, Basildon. They host a range of activities for young people aged 13 to 25 years with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07824867553
County
Essex
Address
SS14 1UX
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre - Thurrock offers special days for groups of people of all ages with physical and/or learning difficulties to try watersports, high ropes, climbing and other activities.
Telephone Number
01708 855228
County
Essex
Address
RM15 6RS
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

consent gained - updated 20/1/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13, email response received from Lee Brock asking for fax to be removed- all other details correct- KC updated 15.10.13Added Thurrock to name 7.3.14 LM
5/5/26 changed Website from https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/grangewaters-outdoor-education-centre/grangewaters (didnt work) to https://www.grangewaters.co.uk/

Last Contacted
01/10/2020
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
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
An all inclusive Brentwood based football club for children and young people, which meets on Saturday mornings in a safe and welcoming environment.
Telephone Number
07933 770135
Town
Brentwood
Address
CM15 9BY
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Chris Archer 8/5/2019 new entry added 14/6/2019 AP. email, phone number updated, instagram added AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
08/05/2019
Last Updated
09/10/2023
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
Name
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Hamelin works with autistic people with learning disabilities, creating life experiences that make a real difference to the quality of their lives and those around them.
Telephone Number
01277 653889
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
CM12 0DU
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10. Changed the word respite to short breaks in description as approved by phone by Kirsten at Hamelin Trust 15/6/10. AP.Refresh project- email 1 sent 23.9.13, email response received on 21.10.13 from Gill with updated description and email address title from Hamelin House to Hamelin Trust - KC updated 22.10.13Checked entry at Local Support 25.2.15 APadded additional email address using info from website - RC 21/07/2016Changed email address and deleted Sonia Buckingham following What Next? PH 14/7/16
Description updated - BT 19/07/2018. Removed reference to Hamelin House. 25/10/19 AP. phone number, facebook updated AC 9/10/23. Changed name, website, email etc to reflect change of name AP 9/7/24

Last Contacted
25/02/2015
Last Updated
09/07/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Hannah Lustig is a qualified dance teacher. She provides dance classes for children/young adults with learning disabilities on Sunday mornings in Chelmsford.
Telephone Number
07952 297859
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

corrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17

Last Contacted
04/05/2016
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Respite and activity clubs for children with SEND between the ages of 3 and 25 at the Happy Hill Hub.
Telephone Number
07561 399570
Town
Braintree
County
Essex
Address
CM77 7US
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KBa: Heather Hill (founder) got in touch to let us know they have increased their age range from 8-19 to 3-25. They also now have a mini bus so offer days trips out. email updated AC 9/10/23. Updated description and new address from website. 26/7/24 AP
5/5/26 changed email address to match website from heather.hill@happyhillessex.com to hub@happyhillessex.com AT

Last Contacted
17/02/2022
Last Updated
26/09/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Havering Disabled Sports Association provides and assists in the provision of facilities for sport, recreation, and all leisure activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for people who have a disability.
Telephone Number
01708 780360
County
Essex
Address
RM5 2SB
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), no responsePhone call made 12.5.14 (AT) - now called Havering Disabled Sports Association (not The Broxhill Sports Centre). All other details remain correct - added Dave Wiltshire's name and number 11.6.14 LM

Last Contacted
06/11/2014
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Havering Youth Services offers specialised programmes for young people aged 11-25 with a range of learning and physical difficulties.
Telephone Number
01708 376004
Town
Romford
County
Essex
Address
RM3 9EN
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Scott Cameron via email 14/6/12. - APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 10.9.13, email response received from Scott Cameron stating no longer contact name and will pass on email to Christine Hutchins and Lee Reeves, Scott Cameron contact name removed on 15.11.13Phone call made 14.3.14 (CM) - contact name changed to Christine Hutchins, and email and website added 17.3.14. LM. website updated AC 9/10/23. Updated contact details and description from email from Beau Rowland at My Place 10/6/25.

Last Contacted
14/03/2014
Last Updated
10/06/2025
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Healthy 4 Life Football - Witham, provides football opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder who live in Colchester, Tendring, Witham and Braintree areas.
Telephone Number
07786 660998
Address
CO4 9YQ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

KLB USED WEBSITE FOR ENTRY INFO - PUBLISHED ON 7/1/16 Added phone number using info from website - RC 18/07/2016. website, facebook, twitter removed AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
01/07/2016
Last Updated
09/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Healthy 4 Life Football Project - Clacton provides football opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder who live in Colchester, Tendring, Witham and Braintree areas.
Telephone Number
07786 660998
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

USED INFO FROM WEBSITE TO MAKE ENTRY KLB PUBLISHED 7/1/16 Added phone number using info from website - RC 18/07/2016. website, facebook, twitter removed AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
01/07/2016
Last Updated
09/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Healthy 4 Life Football Project - Colchester provides football opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder who live in Colchester, Tendring, Witham and Braintree areas.
Telephone Number
07786 660998
County
Essex
Address
CO4 5LJ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

KLB used info from website to make entry- KLB added 7/1/16 Added phone number using info from website - RC 18/07/2016.website, facebook, twitter removed AC 9/10/23

Last Contacted
01/07/2016
Last Updated
09/10/2023
Short Description
A social group in Thurrock for neurodivergent adults.
Telephone Number
07949 972968
Town
Thurrock
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Suggested by Heidi Windham Edwards via email 16.4.26 AP

Last Updated
16/04/2026