Condition(s)
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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
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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
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
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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
Reel Impact Angling
Short Description
Supported fishing sessions for children, young people and adults in Burnham-on-Crouch.
Telephone Number
07931 117604
Town
Burnham-on-Crouch
County
Essex
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
05/02/2026
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Yes
Short Description
Sugarloaf aims to provide a riding opportunity for children and adults with any disability with medical agreement.
Telephone Number
07854 747754
County
Essex
Address
RM16 3ND
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Mr Osborn by phone 6.3.09 cosent given 20/1/10 - EGKC- added website, changed telephone number, changed title to match other RDA entries on 29.8.13Refresh Projecr- email 1 sent 24,9,13. email response received on 24.9.13 from Jan Osbourn confirming all details correct- KC Updated 14.9.13Added Thurrock to name 13.3.14 LMadded additional phone number and updated address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016.
Changed number and email 6.10.20.

Last Contacted
01/10/2020
Last Updated
06/10/2020
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
The Barrow Farm Group aims to give the opportunity of riding to all who might benefit and who find an ordinary riding school situation difficult to cope with. The school offers riding lessons for children with disabilities.
Telephone Number
01277 822927
County
Essex
Address
CM1 3QR
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KC updated entry using website information- added website, email, new telephone number and changed title to keep uniform with other RDA entries- 29.8.13rEFRESH PROJECT- EMAIL 2 SENT 9.12.13 updated email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016corrected mistake in the description - RC 16/8/17

Last Contacted
03/09/2024
Condition(s)
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Rock it Club takes place at The Crown pub in Thorpe Le Soken every Monday evening for people with learning disabilities to have a good night out, with a disco, raffle and theme nights throughout the year.
Telephone Number
07547 720074
Town
Thorpe Le Soken
County
Essex
Address
CO16 0DY
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

email added, phone updated AC 24/10/23

Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Ronnie's Way arranges private hire events for families of children and young people with additional needs who may otherwise struggle accessing mainstream activities and events.
Telephone Number
07949 264765
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added to the directory - 18/07/2018 BT

Last Contacted
18/07/2018
Last Updated
18/07/2018
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Runnymede Swimming Club Swimability Squad is a special swimming squad for children with physical and/or learning difficulties aged 8 and over.
County
Essex
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Heather Davis and Maria Neary by email 20.5.08. updated email - consent via email from Dawn. updated online 15/01/10 - EG Updated contact details for Maria (taken over from Heather) 22/11/11 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13-bounceback, correct email found on website, email 2 sent 15.10.13, email and website updated, email response received from Maria on 25.10.13 confirming all details correct - Kc updated 25.10.13updated email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. facebook, instagram added AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
25/10/2013
Last Updated
24/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
SAFE (Supporting Asperger Families in Essex) is a support group for individuals and families affected by Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism in Essex.
Website Address
Town
Witham
County
Essex
Address
CM8 3PD
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed South email from SAFE newsletter 25.4.07. Changed most contact details and description 9/6/09 in line with SAFE newsletter. Removed Essex West contact, removed Linda's contact, changed helpline to tel line, updated description, changed paula's email. consent gained via telephone from Linda - updated online 9/2/10 - EGAdded registered office address, changed email, changed description, Changed tel number. Added 4 new emails to additional contacts. Gained consent via email from Carolann Jackson on 10.3.13 by KC.Refresh Project- Email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response received from Carolann Jackson on 9.9.13 stating details correct- KC updated 21.11.13Removed additional contact numbers following email from Tina Judd 28.2.14 Entry checked at Local Support 25.2.15 APAndrea Walter emailed updated information on 23.3.15 - KC updated 31.3.15Andrea Walter updated via email on 20/3/17. AP. email updated AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
22/03/2015
Last Updated
24/10/2023
Short Description
Music groups and 1-2-1 lessons for children and adults with additional needs, and for mental wellbeing.
Telephone Number
07956 333945
Town
Great Dunmow
County
Essex
Address
CM6
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted by Vicki Tofts 22/9/21.

Last Updated
01/10/2021
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Yes
Short Description
Sunday swimming club for children and adults with disabilities and their families at Belfairs Swimming Pool, Leigh on Sea.
Telephone Number
07976 805535
Town
Leigh-on-Sea
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via email from Kevin on 29/4/10 - added 25/5/10 - EG added email - consent via email from Kevin - EG - 10/6/10email 1 sent 24.9.13, email response recieved on 24.9.13 from Kevin confirming all details correctupdated email using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. website, phone, email removed - doesn't exist AC 30/10/23. Updates given by Jennie Smith via email 2/2/24.

Last Contacted
06/10/2010
Last Updated
06/02/2024
SEN Club
Short Description
A fun lively club for children with SEN and their families in East Hanningfield.
Telephone Number
07740 362441 - Laura
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Address
CM3 8AE
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Changed venue address from Time & Space to East Hanningfield. 11/24. Added image and instagram 28/11/25 AP

Last Updated
28/11/2025
SENsory Adventures Essex
Short Description
SENsory Adventures runs sensory sessions for children with SEND aged 2-12.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Submitted by Amy 24/3/26 AP

Last Updated
24/03/2026
Short Description
Sensory focused play sessions for young children.
Telephone Number
07480 796464
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO15 1NU
Age Relevance
0+, 4+
Last Updated
24/10/2024
Short Description
A powerchair football club in Kent.
Town
Sevenoaks
County
Kent
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
13/08/2024
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
SHARE (Safe Haven and Respite Environment) runs a variety of clubs and sessions for children and young people with learning disabilities from ages 3 to 19 years.
Telephone Number
01268 521691
County
Essex
Address
SS14 2PE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent by Michelle in person 19.5.09 Sue F 10.6.09 Added after school club - 19/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13, email repsonse received on 24.9.13 from Michelle Westenhofer with updated details of age ranges and of days and times for each session- KC updated 14.10.13Entry updated following What Next? event (consent Alice Edwards) 27.5.14 LMKLB added Web adress on 18.5.16 updated address and phone number using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. website removed, facebook added, email updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
18/05/2016
Last Updated
30/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Signature SEN is a special class on Tuesday afternoons at Signature Dance Academy in Clacton-on-Sea.
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
Address
CO15 4LP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

contact info removed - don't offer SEN classes anymore AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023