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No
Short Description
Social on Sea is a local non-profit group in Southend providing social opportunities for young people with high functioning autism/Aspergers, social/anxiety disorders, mental health problems and those who struggle in mainstream society.
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Last Updated
10/01/2020
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No
Short Description
Soundabout is a charity that uses music to empower and unlock the potential of people with severe and profound learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
01235 797474
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Details taken from website 15/12/20 AP

Last Updated
15/12/2020
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Yes
Short Description
Southend Marine Activities Centre offers a range of water activity training for children over 9 years including opportunities in special sailing boats and canoes for people with mobility difficulties.
County
Essex
Address
SS1 2YH
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 13.1.14 (LM)Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - details correct, added address and email LMupdated website, email address and phone number using info from website - RC 25/07/2016Website removed as no longer working PK 31/08/2017. contact details removed - closed in 2016 AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
14/04/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Southend Mencap supports the needs and interests of children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as those of their parents and carers, in Southend, Rochford, Rayleigh and Castle Point.
Telephone Number
01702 341250
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1PG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Address and phone number changed. Website added 11.3.09 Sue Furley Changed website 10/6/09 AW changed description and location - 8/4/10 - EG - consent via phoneRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 9.12.13 KCResponse received 9.12.13 from Marc McOwens. Text changed 27.1.14 LMupdated email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
02/10/2020
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Southend Hockey Club pan-disability hockey sessions for all ages.
Town
Southend-on-Sea
Address
SS2 5RE
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

contact details removed - no information about disability hockey on website AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Southend Toy Library is for parents and carers with children who have special needs. The Library provides support/advice, specialist equipment, respite care, fun days and outings and a toy loan scheme.
Telephone Number
01702 466559
County
Essex
Address
SS1 2QT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

NO CHANGE - Consent via Julie -10/5/10 - EGRefresh Project - telephone call 4.6.14. All information confirmed correct by Judy Wilson LMadded email using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. phone, address updated, twitter, youtube removed AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
06/06/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
South Essex Gymnastics Club offers gymnastic opportunities for people with disabilities, suitable for all ages and abilities in a purpose built facility.
Telephone Number
01268 722479
Address
SS14 3GR
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via telephone from Shirley - AR - added 4/6/10 - EGRefresh Project - email 1 sent 24.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 14.1.14 (LM). No response.Phone call made 12.5.14 - Tel number changed (from website) 11.6.14. All other information confirmed still correct by Paula LMupdated address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
06/11/2014
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Yes
Short Description
Sparkle Dance and Fitness offers a range of dance and fitness classes for all ages in a fun and friendly approach in Brentwood and Shenfield.
Telephone Number
07824 666415
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

gained consent from  jane via email on 30.7.15 - KLB published on 30.7.15. facebook added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
30/07/2015
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Sport for Confidence delivers programmes which encourage people with and without a learning disability to participate together in sport and physical activity groups.
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent given by Lyndsey Barrett via email. 15/2/17. AP
Details updated from Directory update form given at What Next - 19/07/2018 BT
Checked over phone by Lucy from SfC - all correct. 5.3.24 AP

Last Contacted
15/02/2017
Last Updated
05/03/2024
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Yes
Short Description
Springfield Gym Club offers gymnastics and movement for young children and meets on three Saturdays each month at Springfield, Chelmsford.
Telephone Number
01245 466920
Address
CM1 7HR
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+
Contact History

Refresh Project - Phone call made 1.4.14 (AT) - all details correct LMupdaed email, phone number and address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. website, facebook added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
04/08/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Starburst is a regular event, offering a night of club music for younger adults aged 16+ with or without a disability, held at the Ashwells Country Club, Brentwood.
County
Brentwood
Address
CM15 9SE
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - 21/4/10 - consent via phone from DougRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB, no response so email 2 sent 13.1.14Response received from Jackie Preston on 17.1.14 confirming all details correct LM (second email received from Doug Sier, 30.1.14)Entry checked following What Next? no changes 26/05/2016 PKadded address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. email, phone removed - temporarily suspended AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
17/01/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Stay & Play children's indoor soft play area provides fortnightly play sessions for children with special needs and their siblings (excluding bank holidays and school holidays).
Telephone Number
01268 491511
County
Essex
Address
SS15 6PH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent sought but not returned published as all information in the public domain.- PK 17/9/15Updated to include wording re soft play 01/03/2016 PK. email updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
15/09/2015
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Stubbers Adventure Centre is an ideal venue for groups, youth organisations, schools and colleges to take part in outdoor adventure and training activities.
Telephone Number
01708 224753
County
Essex
Address
RM14 2TY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 24.9.13 BB, no response, so email 2 sent 13.1.14 LMResponse received 13.1.14 from Julia Pomeroy confirming all details are correct LM. instagram adde AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
13/01/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Thames Chase Forest Centre runs a 'Cycling for All' project in conjunction with Havering Positive Parents, which is based at their cycle hire point.
Telephone Number
01708 642970
County
Essex
Address
RM14 3NS
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - New entry published 19.5.14. Consent from Mary Wright via email ([email protected]) LM. instagram added Ac 6/11/23

Last Contacted
19/05/2014
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Creating a social scene for adults with disabilities aged 19+ in Essex.
Telephone Number
07934 442854
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Added to directory using info provided to SNAP and website - RC 17/7/17
Updated web address from Directory Update Form given at What Next - BB 19/07/2018
email updated AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
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Yes
Short Description
The Art Ministry is a local charity that provides low cost weekly arts and crafts activities for children and young adults with special needs. The children's club runs all year round on Monday evenings from 5pm to 7:30pm.
Telephone Number
07582 025163
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2DQ
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given to EG - 20/7/10 Details updated as Angela in hospital - could change after Christmas 2010 - consent via email from Betty - 8/9/10Updated session times and email address and contact name, informed of changes by Allan Webb on 1.5.13 (KC updated on 2.5.13)Refresh Project- email 1 sent 24.9.13, email response received on 26.9.13 from Allan requesting description change, and contact name to be Allan Webb- KC updated 4/10/13. email updated, phone added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
09/10/2008
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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No
Short Description
Regular arts and crafts groups and clubs for children and for adults with learning difficulties, adults with physical disabilities and adults with visual impairments
Telephone Number
07582 025163
Town
Hadleigh
County
Essex
Address
SS7 2DQ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Form submitted by Allan Webb 16/12/21 .

Last Updated
17/12/2021
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Yes
Short Description
The Habbit Factory is an inclusive theatre company in Havering.
Telephone Number
07985 377781
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

PK spoke to Lee Giles via phone. All information taken from the website. Lee advised age range has changed. email and description updated, instagram added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
03/08/2016
Last Updated
06/11/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
SEND youth club in Tilbury for young people aged 15+.
Telephone Number
01375 413735
Town
Grays
Address
RM17 5EB
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

address updated, phone added AC 6/11/23

Last Updated
06/11/2023
Short Description
Provides social events for young adults in Essex with life limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
27/02/2025