Revitalise – CHARITY CLOSED NOVEMBER 2024

Name
Revitalise – CHARITY CLOSED NOVEMBER 2024
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Revitalise is a national charity providing short breaks and holidays (respite care) for disabled people and carers. Most breaks are specially designed for people with physical disabilities.
Telephone Number
0303 303 0145
Website Address
http://revitalise.org.uk/
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

updated description, consent via email from Bekki, updated online 15/12/09 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM) Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - Phone number and address changed LM Updated name change from Vitalise to Revistalise and web and tel number updated using website for information- KLB 7/1/16

Last Contacted
01/07/2016
Last Updated
08/05/2025
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Rock UK

Name
Rock UK
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Rock UK provides residential and activity centres in four rural locations in Britain for groups of young people including those with special needs. The centres offer self-contained accommodation and many sports and activity facilities.
Telephone Number
03333 44 66 52
Website Address
https://rockuk.org/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed name from Barnabus to Rock UK - removed: fax, contact name, email, address. Changed website and telephone number. Details taken from new website, consent via telephone - updated online 4/2/10 - EGRefresh project - BB phoned on 10.12.13, all details confirmed correct- KC updated 10.12.13. phone updated, instagram added AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
12/10/2013
Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Sam’s Place

Name
Sam’s Place
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Sam's Place welcomes children and young people age 8 to 19 years of age who live in Harlow and the West Essex Area.
Telephone Number
01279 446190
Website Address
http://www.harlow.gov.uk/sams
Town
The Water Gardens
County
Essex
Address
CM20 1WG
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Details found by KBA and added to IN. Added to Directory. BB - 07.09.17. email, address updated AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
09/07/2017
Last Updated
24/10/2023
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Sea-Change Sailing Trust

Name
Sea-Change Sailing Trust
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
Sea-Change Sailing Trust provides residential opportunities for young people and vulnerable adults to learn and develop in a unique environment.
Telephone Number
01621 840982
Website Address
http://www.seachangesailingtrust.org.uk/
Town
Maldon
County
Essex
Address
CM9 5HG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - New entry added 3.4.14 - consent from Richard Titchener (11 Butt Lane Maldon, CM9 5HD) LM

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
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Seaside Care Homes (formerly Children’s Respite Care)

Name
Seaside Care Homes (formerly Children’s Respite Care)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Seaside Care Homes (formerly Children's Respite Care) is a specialist respite/short break service with 2 premises in Clacton-on-Sea (The Beach Hut and Seaside Cottage) for children and young people aged 0 to 24 years with complex healthcare needs.
Telephone Number
01255 426463
Website Address
http://www.seasidecarehomes.co.uk/
County
Essex
Address
CO16 8DN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

GOOGLEWHACK - consent via Sarah - 25/5/10 - EG Changed category to SHORT BREAKS 14/6/10Refresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 20.9.13 BB, email 2 sent 9.1.14Response received 9.1.14 from Sarah Crow and Amanda Owen. Text amended slightly 3.2.14 LM Updated phone number using info from website - RC 20/07/2016. email, phone, address updated, facebook added AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
01/09/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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SEND Sensation

Name
SEND Sensation
Category
Short Description
A partnership of locally trusted organisations that promote a level playing field and positive experiences for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Telephone Number
033 3050 9097
Website Address
https://sendsensation.co.uk/
County
Essex
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Updated
12/11/2024
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SENSE

Name
SENSE
Category
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Condition(s)
,
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No
Short Description
SENSE is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind.
Telephone Number
0300 330 9256
Website Address
https://www.sense.org.uk/
Address
N1 9LG
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

description overhaul -Refresh Project- email 1 sent- 17.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Response received from Margaret Keeble 6.12.13. All details correct. LMUpdated details received via email on 14.5.14 from Rayna - address, telelphone number, email and entry details changed LMupdated phone number using info from website - RC 17/8/16

Last Contacted
14/05/2014
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SHARE (Safe Haven and Respite Environment)

Name
SHARE (Safe Haven and Respite Environment)
Category
,
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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
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Sitters

Name
Sitters
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Sitters provides trusted professionals for evening babysitting and daytime childcare, whether you are at home or away, across the UK.
Telephone Number
03330 032888
Website Address
http://www.sitters.co.uk/
County
Bournemouth
Address
BH12 4FE
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Created a directory entry after a family recommendation - BB 15.03.18

Last Contacted
15/03/2018
Last Updated
17/04/2020
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Sky Badger

Name
Sky Badger
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Sky Badger is a charity that finds help and activities for disabled children and their families all over the UK. They give information about disability services, respite, sibling support, sports, arts, education, finance and much more. 
Website Address
https://skybadger.co.uk/
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry - RC 7/9/16. twitter removed AC 30/10/23

Last Updated
17/11/2020
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SNAC (Special Needs Activity Club)

Name
SNAC (Special Needs Activity Club)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
SNAC (Special Needs Activity Club) provides opportunities for young people who have physical and/or learning difficulties through the provision of programmes of educational, recreational and social activities.
Telephone Number
07756 294943
County
Essex
Address
RM17 6XP
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent: Debbs Munro 21.7.06. Kay Anderson mob: 07956 819095 [email protected] Updated by Debbs Munro 13.7.07 new email and change of text. Updated description ( added tampolining clubs) - 19/11/09 Update to description, removed mobile number and change contact name from Deborah ro Penny. Consent given via email from Penny. Updated online 18/01/10 - EG Penny Ellmore gave updated info over phone to JM 14/9/12 - APTraci from SNAC Admin emailed new address details. Updated by KC on 9.4.13REFRESH PROJECT- EMAIL 1 SENT 5.11.13 EMAIL RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM TRACI ON 5.11.13 STATING NEW YOUTH CLUBS AGE RANGE AND CONTACT NAME- KC UPDATED 5.11.13Thurrock added to name 13.3.14 LMupdated entry using info from website - RC 25/07/2016Updated 23/03/2017 PK - Removed web address 2.10.20 AP. address updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
12/09/2013
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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SNAP Care (Special Needs Agency Partnership)

Name
SNAP Care (Special Needs Agency Partnership)
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
SNAP Care is a nationwide specialist recruitment agency that places special needs nannies, enablers, buddies and carers to support families with children, young people and adults who have special needs and disabilities.
Telephone Number
020 7729 2200
Website Address
https://www.snapcare.co.uk/
Town
Shoreditch
Address
EC2A 3HZ
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

SNAP 16+ details added - consent via post from Sally Britton. Updated 23/3/10 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - phone call made (BB) all details correct  28.2.14 LMUpdated from email/newsletter 31.10.16. Changed name from SNAP Childcare. Change of website & email, description.  AP 8.11.16. facebook, instagram, linkedin added, twitter updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
11/08/2016
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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South Worden Farm Cottages – Devon

Name
South Worden Farm Cottages – Devon
Category
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Yes
Short Description
South Worden Farm Cottages in Devon offer supported holidays for families of children with special needs.
Telephone Number
01409 240251
Website Address
http://www.southwordenfarm.co.uk/
County
Devon
Address
EX22 7TW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project - new entry published 29.7.14 (consent from Maggi) LM. Changed name from Disability Holidays Devon and changed details. 3.4.20 AP

Last Contacted
29/07/2014
Last Updated
03/04/2020
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SPDNS Nurse Care CIC (Community Interest Company)

Name
SPDNS Nurse Care CIC (Community Interest Company)
Category
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Yes
Short Description
SPDNS Nurse Care CIC (Community Interest Company) is a domiciliary care provider offering nursing and social care to people in their own homes.
Telephone Number
01702 431300
Website Address
https://spdnshomecare.com/
County
Essex
Address
SS0 9LG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Consent from Amanda Cherry via email 22/6/10 - ARRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 23.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 9.1.14. Phone call made 1.4.14 - all details confirmed correct LM. email, website updated AC 30/10/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
30/10/2023
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The 3H Foundation

Name
The 3H Foundation
Category
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Yes
Short Description
Supporting people with disabilities and allowing carers to have a period of respite.
Telephone Number
01892 860207
Website Address
https://www.the3hfoundation.org.uk/
County
Kent
Address
TN3 0AQ
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

updated description, telephone and address - consent via email from Bridget - updated online 14/12/09 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email 2 sent 6.12.13Phone call made 28.3.14 (CM) - all details correct LM. Contacted by Claire Sanderson 6.4.23 with updates AP

Last Contacted
31/03/2014
Last Updated
06/04/2023
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The Calvert Trust Lake District

Name
The Calvert Trust Lake District
Category
,
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Yes
Short Description
The Calvert Trust Lake District is a residential outdoor activity centre for people with physical, sensory and/or learning disabilities, and their friends and families.
Telephone Number
01768 772255
Website Address
http://www.calvertlakes.org.uk/
County
Cumbria
Address
CA12 4QD
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

change to description, email and website - consent via email from Dr Ruth - 4/3/10 - EGRefresh project- title change to become uniform with other entries 23.9.13 KC Claire Steels confirmed details correct 1/10/13. instagram updated AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
03/10/2004
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The Cirdan Sailing Trust

Name
The Cirdan Sailing Trust
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Cirdan Sailing Trust provides an opportunity for groups of young people with their youth leaders to experience life aboard a large sailing vessel.
Telephone Number
01621 776684
Website Address
http://cirdantrust.org/
County
Essex
Address
CM0 7RB
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

description changed - consent via telephone and email from victoria - 14/7/11 EGRefresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 18.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 7.1.14 (LM), Phone call made 28.3.14 (LM) - address, email and website changed LMupdated phone number using info from website - RC 26/07/2016. instagram added AC 6/11/23

Last Contacted
31/03/2014
Last Updated
06/11/2023
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The Js Charity – Js Days

Name
The Js Charity – Js Days
Category
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Short Description
Provides social events for young adults in Essex with life limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Website Address
https://thejscharity.org.uk/
Town
Chelmsford
County
Essex
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
27/02/2025
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Thera Group

Name
Thera Group
Category
,
Condition(s)
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No
Short Description
Thera Group specialises in providing support to people with a learning disability. This may be in the home, in the community, at work or for short breaks.
Telephone Number
0300 303 1280
Website Address
https://www.thera.co.uk/
County
Lincolnshire
Address
NG31 7XT
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Information taken from the website PK 18/07/2016

Last Contacted
18/07/2016
Last Updated
07/05/2020
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The Thomas Centre

Name
The Thomas Centre
Category
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Yes
Short Description
The Thomas Centre is a contemporary barn development which provides luxury self-catering holiday accommodation for communication impaired children and adults with disabilities.
Telephone Number
01507 363463
Website Address
https://thethomascentre.co.uk/
County
Lincolnshire
Address
LN11 0PB
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Consent given by Liz on phone 2.7.08 Description slightly changed - consent via telephone - 4/3/10 - EGRefresh Project- email 1 sent 18.9.13, email response received from Jan Cren on 4/10/13 with permission to expand on facilities- KC updated 4/10/13

Last Contacted
03/10/2004
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