Short Description
A family entertainment venue in Maldon offering exclusive sessions for children with additional needs.
Telephone Number
01621 850222
Town
Maldon
County
Essex
Address
CM9 5JQ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
11/02/2025
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No
Short Description
A small farm of rescued animals dedicated to promoting emotional and physical wellbeing.
Telephone Number
07791064180
Town
Witham
Address
CM8 1RL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

phone number added AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
Short Description
A range of fun, inclusive activities in Chelmsford for young adults living with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07722 963522
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1AG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Updated from website 1/10/21 AP. instagram updated AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Mistley Kids Club is an after school and holiday club for children aged 4 to 16, or 18 years with additional needs. The club accepts children from both mainstream and special educational needs schools.
Telephone Number
07809 176252
County
Essex
Address
CO11 1HS
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KA identified this kids club at the Action For Children Event. Published by PK 15/11/2016corrected mistake in directory - RC 16/8/17

Last Contacted
15/11/2016
Last Updated
27/11/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Music School is for children and adults with any learning disability, to encourage the enjoyment of music with a variety of instruments. The group meets every Saturday in term time.
Telephone Number
07786 864853
County
Essex
Address
SS9 2PQ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - 29/4/10 - EG - Consent from Marc via phoneupdated website and email address using info from internet - RC 22/07/2016. email, phone updated, instagram, youtube added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
04/10/2029
Last Updated
16/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Promoting inclusion among neurodiverse children and their families, by providing social activities for the children and support groups for parents and carers.
Telephone Number
07840 799718
Website Address
Town
Wickford
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated facebook, added twitter AC 16/10/23

Last Updated
16/10/2023
Short Description
A mental health charity and social group for Neurodivergent teens and young adults in Southend.
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS0 9AU
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
11/04/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
New Opportunity Group Havering a community based arts and social group for adults with learning and physical disabilities aged 18 plus and specialises in provision for those with profound disabilities.
Telephone Number
07912 947953
Town
Harold Hill
Address
RM3 8ED
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Gained consent via email from Joanne Metcalfe on 4.9.13- added by KC on 12.9.13updated email using info from website - RC 22/07/2016. facebook removed, website updated, address added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
09/12/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Oily Cart creates multi-sensory and interactive theatre for very young children (6 months to 6 years) and for young people (3 to 19 years) with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) or an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
Telephone Number
020 8102 0112
Address
SW17 OTW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

contact names added, description completely changed. consent via email from Sarah Crompton. Updated online 15/01/10 - EGRefresh Project - Phone call made 1.4.14 (AT) - contact name changed from Tim Webb to Alison Garratt LM. phone updated, twitter, instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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No
Short Description
PACT for Autism is a registered charity supporting families of children and adults with autism
Telephone Number
07377 386090 or 07377 386093
County
Essex
Address
CM18 7BL
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Sam Fancett 13.6.06 Sam gave change of email by email 3/7/07 Added new website 24.3.09 AW Updated entry from new website 20/6/12 - AP Added new office address 5/9/12 - APRefresh project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Sam Fancett on 9.9.13 with updated details to description helpline added- KC updated 19.11.13updated phone number using info from website - RC 4/8/16. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
20/11/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
PALS (Performing Arts Life Skills) at the Mushroom Theatre Company are workshops for adults with additional needs, providing the chance to meet new people and make friends while enjoying the fun of performing arts.
Telephone Number
01268 906470
County
Essex
Address
SS6 7XJ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

emailed for consent in 2015, had no reponse. Used website info to publish entry on 12.4.16 -klb. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/12/2016
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Para Active - Sport and physical activities for disabled people of all ages in Havering.
Telephone Number
01708 558275
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Published 31/01/2017 info taken from havering website. PK. website updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
31/01/2017
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Parasport is a web-based signposting tool run by the British Paralympic Association (BPA) and aims to encourage more disabled people to take up sport.
Telephone Number
020 3965 4124
County
London
Address
W1W 6XH
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 12/9/16. all contact info updated - name change AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Partyman World is an indoor soft play centre offering exclusive sessions for children with additional needs.
Telephone Number
01708 890 033
Town
West Thurrock
County
Essex
Address
RM20 2ZP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Consent by email: Sharon Tong, Manager 10.7.08. Change to email addrss - Consent via telephone from Joe - 2/3/10 - EGRefresh Project - Phone call made 1.4.14 (AT) - email address changed and entry amended LMupdated email address and address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. website, phone, email updated AC 23/10/23 - description updated following email from Partyman World. KBa 06/11/23

Last Contacted
06/11/2023
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Short Description
Stay & play and respite sessions in Braintree, Essex for 0-19 year olds with SEND, their parents, carers and loved ones.
Telephone Number
07540 096631
Website Address
Town
Braintree
County
Essex
Address
CM7 9AE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed address as new premises 13/6/24 AP

Last Updated
13/06/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Porters is an affiliated Essex FA Soccability football team offering people of all disabilities, ages and gender an opportunity to join a football club and associated social events. The club meets on Saturdays at Cedar Hall School in Thundersley.
Telephone Number
Nigel 07967 667843 / Mick 07484 008600
Town
Thundersley
Address
SS7 3UQ
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

website updated, email, phone added AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
Condition(s)
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Project 21 - Colchester Musical Theatre Group for people of all ages and abilities with Down syndrome.
Telephone Number
07990 521427
Website Address
Town
Colchester
Address
CO3 8WD
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

facebook updated AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
RAGS is a support group set up by parents of autistic children attending schools within Havering. There are four groups within RAGS: the Parents Group, the Sib Club, the High Dependency Autistic Group and the High Functioning Autism Group.
Telephone Number
07874 999280
County
Essex
Address
RM3 7SU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Lesley Staines 24.10.08 Address changed, added tel number, consent via email from Anne Myat - 21/4/10 - EGUpdated via email 18.12.12. APRefresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Jackie on the 11.9.13 stating she will liaise with chairman/CEO when back, sent reminder email on 27.11.13Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - change of address, telephone number and email LM. phone updated, facebook added AC 23/10/23. Updated phone number 4.7.24 AP

Last Contacted
14/04/2014
Last Updated
04/07/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Recoil Trampoline Club provides trampolining sessions for children aged from 2½ years at the Trampoline & Activity Centre in Warley, Brentwood.
Telephone Number
01277 500282
Website Address
Town
Warley
County
Essex
Address
CM13 3BP
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Removed tel for time being as incorrect - awaiting confirmation - 17/11/10 - EG Have confirmed tel number - consent via phone from Tricia - 17/11/10 - EG Updated entry via email from Tricia 17.4.12 - APRefresh Project- updated entry to include information emailed from Tricia on 16.9.13 took away "in partnership with SNAP blurb"- KC updated on 16.9.13 and spreadsheetRemoved 'Twisters' from name (from Website) 3.4.14 LMConfirmed correct at What Next? event by Tricia Sharpe ([email protected]) LM updated email address through email confirmation from Tricia- 23.7.15 KLBupdated email using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. email updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Redbridge Cycling Centre offers the use of road and off-road cycling tracks to individuals or groups. Families can hire a range of adapted bikes and trikes for disabled users.
Telephone Number
020 8500 9359
Town
Hainault
County
Essex
Address
IG6 3HP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Info taken from website.Refresh Project - email 1 sent 9.12.13 (BB), email 2 sent 13.1.14 (LM). No response.Phone call 12.6.14 - confirmed details all correct (tel. no, very slightly amended) LM

Last Contacted
06/12/2014