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
Short Description
SEND Sensory and Developmental Movement Sessions for ages 5 to 16 in Maldon.
Telephone Number
01621 770302
Town
Maldon
County
Essex
Address
CM9 6UZ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Changed name from Blackwater Gymnastics Club and all other details 24/3/26 AP

Last Updated
24/03/2026
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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
Children's music sessions in Southend, welcoming those with additional needs.
Telephone Number
07742 035857
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

Added from website October 2025 AP

Last Updated
23/10/2025
Short Description
A range of fun, inclusive activities in Chelmsford for young adults living with additional needs.
Telephone Number
01245 204000
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
Updated telephone number from 07722 963522 to 01245 204000 6/5/26 AT

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
Short Description
Inclusive performing arts company in Rayleigh offering regular SEND classes.
Telephone Number
01268 906470
Town
Rayleigh
County
Essex
Address
SS6 7XJ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Listing requested by Penni Bubb 2/7/26 AP

Last Updated
02/07/2026
Exclude All
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
01245 975051
Website Address
Town
Wickford
County
Essex
Address
SS11 8JP
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated facebook, added twitter AC 16/10/23
Updated tel number from 07840 799718 to 01245 975051 AT 6/5/26 & addedd address

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
SS1 1HY
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed address from SS0 9AU to address on website SS1 1HY 6/5/26 AT

Last Updated
11/04/2024
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Yes
Short Description
A community based arts and social group in Havering for adults with learning and physical 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. Updated via email by Emily Poxon 27/7/26. AP

Last Contacted
09/12/2013
Last Updated
28/07/2026
Exclude All
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
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Oxygen Activeplay trampoline centre runs exclusive sessions on Sunday mornings 8:30am to 10:00am for children with additional needs and their families.
Telephone Number
020 8050 1315
County
Essex
Address
RM3 8SB
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Published following information from a parent and reply to an email from Jump Evolution. Email updated, instagram added AC 16/10/23
Used to be called JumpEvolution- AT changed name, tel number & website 6/5/26 from https://www.jumpevolution.co.uk/ to https://oxygenactiveplay.co.uk/activity-parks/romford/ from 01708 331700 to
Added correct facebook link and instagram link. Took off Twitter and removed email address as no longer correct. Changed name in descriptions plus other bits. 14/8/26 AP

Last Contacted
03/02/2017
Last Updated
14/08/2026
Exclude All
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
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
Coggeshall
County
Essex
Address
C06 1RU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed address from 7 Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9AE AT

Changed address as new premises 13/6/24 AP

Last Updated
13/06/2024
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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
Exclude All
No
Short Description
RAGS is a members only charity providing help and support for families in Romford who have a child/children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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. Updated description following email from Louise 30.6.25 AP.

Last Contacted
14/04/2014
Last Updated
01/07/2025