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Yes
Short Description
Purple provides the Direct Payment Support Service for Thurrock Council.
Telephone Number
01245 392300
County
Essex
Address
CM1 1QT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

28/5/25 changed address from Ivan Peck House, Ground Floor, 1 Russell Way, Widford Industrial Estate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3AA AT

updated description, changed email, added contact name, and helpline. Consent via email from Lucy. updated online 15/12/09 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 10.9.13, email 2 sent 2.12.13Name, contact name and email address changed following email from Yvonne Harris on 2.12.13. LM. All other details confirmed correct 14.3.14 (Phone call made by CM) LMUpdated from email from Lauren Hobden dated 14/10/16. New company name and email and website. 19/10/16 APupdated wording after receiving confirmation of services from Susan Allen - BB 08.01.18. Changed description to reflect no longer working with ECC and the relaunch to support ThurrockCouncil. 12/8/25 AP

Last Contacted
01/08/2018
Last Updated
12/08/2025
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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
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No
Short Description
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides family centred care for children with life-threatening or terminal illness. Practical and emotional support is offered within the family home. Rainbow Trust also offers a 24 hour crisis support service.
Telephone Number
01206 234977
Town
Marks Tey
County
Essex
Address
CO6 1HS
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to address, telephone and fax and description - consent via telephone - updated online 1/3/10 - EG Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh Project - Phone call made 25.4.14 (AT) - all details still correct LM

Last Contacted
30/04/2014
Last Updated
02/06/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Rayleigh, Rochford and District Association for Voluntary Service (RRAVS) is an umbrella organisation representing the interests of voluntary and charitable groups in the area.
Telephone Number
01268 772796
Website Address
Town
Rectory Garth,
County
Essex
Address
SS6 8BB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK! this has replaced cvs for rochford and rayleigh. added - 2/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email response received 25.10.13 from Celia Clark stating removal of contact name Derek Helson, add Celia as contact- updated on 28.10.13 by KC. email updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
28/10/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Redbridge Carers Support Service provides support and information to unpaid carers in Redbridge.
Telephone Number
020 8514 6251
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
IG1 2QY
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Address added, contact name added and Description changed - 1/12/09 - consent via email from Peggy Reynoldsemail received from Doris Holder stating Peggy Reynolds needs to be removed and replaced with Doris- KC updated 25.10.13updated email address using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
25/10/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Reporting Domestic Abuse call the non-emergency number 101 or call in at a local police station to report domestic abuse. For people with a hearing or speech impairment you can use the text phone facility.
Telephone Number
101
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

klb PUBLISHED 12.4.16

Last Contacted
04/12/2016
RESOLUTION FOCUSED MEDIATION
Short Description
Special Education Needs and Disability Mediation for disputes between schools, families and Local Authority, and Family Mediation service in Leigh-on-Sea.
Telephone Number
07468 723817
Town
Leigh On Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS9 1BW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
23/10/2025
Resolution Focused Mediation
Short Description
Impartial, supportive family mediation to help families move from stressful conflict to improved communication.
Telephone Number
07468 723817
Town
Leigh on Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS9 1BW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
16/10/2026
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.
Town
Hockley
County
Essex
Address
SS5 4BZ
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
Updated address to one on website 6/5/26 AT

Last Contacted
22/03/2015
Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Safer Places provides a wide range of services which respond to the individual needs and circumstances of adults and children affected by domestic violence in Braintree, Chelmsford, Harlow, Epping, Uttlesford, and Southend.
Telephone Number
03301 025811
County
Essex
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

KLB EMAILED FOR CONSENT IN 2015- NO REPLY- USED WEB INFO TO PUBLISH ENTRY ON 14.4.16 Added address and updated phone number from 08450 177668 to 03301025811 using info from the websire - RC 18/07/2016. instagram added AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
04/12/2016
Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Safe Steps is a specialist domestic abuse support provider, delivering services in Southend, Thurrock, and other areas of Essex.
Telephone Number
01702 302333
County
Essex
Address
SS0 9DA
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed tel number from 01702 868026 AT

klb emailed in 2015 FOR CONSENT- NO REPLY- KLB PUBLISHED USING WEB INFO ON 12.4.16corrected mistake in description - RC 11/8/17
KBa updated following email from someone looking for Dove Project. Organisation now called Safe Steps - updated name, description, contact details. phone updated, instagram, facebook, twitter added AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
04/12/2016
Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Yes
Short Description
Samaritans provides a 24-hour service from trained volunteers who will listen and offer confidential emotional support. The national number will connect the caller to the nearest available Samaritan Centre. To contact head office, call 020 8394 8300.
Telephone Number
116 123
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

changed contact telephone number - consent via telephone - updated online 8/2/10 - EGRefresh project- email 1 sent 24.10.13, email reponse recieved on 25.10.13 from Jo stating all details correct- KC updated 25.10.13Added Freepost to address 1.7.14 (from website) LMupdated phone number and added extra email using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. address, twitter updated AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
25/10/2013
Last Updated
24/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Samaritans in Essex - Basildon & Thurrock
Telephone Number
116 123
County
Essex
Address
SS15 5JJ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - Added address and email. Also, added  '& Thurrock' to name 1.7.14 LMadded additional phone number using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
01/11/2018
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Samaritans in Essex - Chelmsford & Mid-Essex
Telephone Number
116 123
County
Essex
Address
CM1 2QN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - information checked online by JH. Added address, email and '& MID-ESSEX' to tille 1.7.14 LMadded additional phone number using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
01/11/2018
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Yes
Short Description
Samaritans in Essex - Colchester, Tendring & Suffolk Borders
Telephone Number
116 123
County
Essex
Address
CO2 7BN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - checked online by JH. Address, email and 'Tendring & Suffolk Borders' added 1.7.14 LMadded additional phone number using info from website - RC 25/07/2016

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
01/11/2018
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Samaritans in Essex - Havering
Telephone Number
116 123
County
Essex
Address
RM1 1ER
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry published 2.7.14, following online research by JH. LM

Last Contacted
07/02/2014
Last Updated
01/11/2018
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Samaritans in Essex - Herts and Essex (Ware)
Telephone Number
116 123
County
Hertfordshire
Address
SG12 7AH
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - checked online by JH. Added address, email and changed / to AND in title 1.7.14 LM

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
01/11/2018
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Samaritans in Essex - Southend-On-Sea
Telephone Number
116 123
County
Essex
Address
SS2 6EB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - checked online by JH. Added address, email, and 'On Sea' to tiltle. Changed tel number 1.7.14 LMupdated phone number using info from website - RC 25/07/2016. website, address updated AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
07/01/2014
Last Updated
24/10/2023
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
SCAFT offers support to young carers aged 6-18 and adult carers living in the county of Essex.
Telephone Number
01268 741811
Website Address
County
Essex
Address
SS6 7HH
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

28/5/26 changed address from First Floor Offices, Rear of 140a High Street
Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BU AT

Entry created and added to the directory - 04.01.18 BB

Last Contacted
01/04/2018
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