Activities we offer
Short Description
Maldon Pioneers is a charity providing social activities and friendship opportunities for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
Telephone Number
07506 997655
Town
Maldon
County
Essex
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Listing submitted by Maldon Pioneers 7/11/24

Last Updated
07/11/2024
Short Description
3D printed fidget toys and tools
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

AP requested they add a listing - form completed on 16/10/26. Published 20/10/26.

Last Updated
20/10/2026
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
Name
Short Description
Emotional and SEN Support for young people through gaming, game design and digital skills.
Telephone Number
01522 462978
Website Address
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added from Website 8/8/25 AP

Last Updated
08/08/2025
Mooki Wellbeing – Kids SEN Support for Parents and Teachers
Short Description
A range of 10-minute activity cards and worksheets for children aged 5 to 12 with special educational needs.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Submitted by Collette 21/10/26 AP

Last Updated
22/10/2026
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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
Providing a pathway of care, which will enable children, young people and families to thrive, and offering early and individual support at any point of your pathway journey whether it be health, care, or education.
Telephone Number
0300 247 0015
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

website updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
19/10/2021
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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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No
Short Description
The Autism Education Trust (AET) is now the Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN), part of the National Autistic Society.
Website Address
Address
EC1V 1NG
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated from weblink to directory entry -RC 8/9/16. Amended description 24/11/20 AP. Changed name and description 3/3/26 AP

Last Updated
03/03/2026
Short Description
Oak Tree Life Skills in Clacton-on-Sea is a learning and leisure environment for adults with learning disabilities, physical and/or sensory impairments.
Telephone Number
01255 258 902
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO15 2DN
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
05/04/2024
Short Description
A specialist day provision in Havering for children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of a severe learning disability.
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed web address 15.5.26 AP

Last Updated
15/05/2026
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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
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No
Short Description
PALS (Personal Assistants for Life Skills) provides specialist 1:1 support for people with learning difficulties/disabilities in all aspects of their lives.
Telephone Number
01245 392125
County
Essex
Address
CM1 2QE
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

PALS are attending What Next this year- details taken from brochure - KLB publsihed 15.3.16Entry checked at What Next? 26/05/2016 no changes PK. Updated via email Emma Palmer 14/3/25. AP

Last Contacted
15/03/2016
Last Updated
14/03/2025
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No
Short Description
PDA Society is a charity offering information, support and training about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Town
Sheffield
Address
S12 9EW
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change of contact name, email, removed address, updated description. consent via email from Margaret. updated online 15/12/09 - EGRefresh Project- Email 1 sent 20.9.13, email response received from Margaret Duncan on 1.10.13 confirming all details correct- KC updated spreadsheetName changed to PDA Society (from website). Email and website updated and telephone number and contact name removed LM. email updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
04/03/2014
Last Updated
23/10/2023
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No
Short Description
PECS (The Picture Exchange Communication System) is an exciting approach using pictures for teaching functional communication skills to individuals with autism and other communication difficulties.
Telephone Number
01273 609555
Address
BN2 4QN
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

update to web address - consent gained by email from Christy Wallis - 18/11/09Refresh Project- email 1 sent 9.9.13, email response recieved from Jo Wheeler with updated address and email- KC updated 21.11.13 updated address using info from website -RC 31/8/16. address updated AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
21/11/2013
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Short Description
Phoenix Futures offers a wide range of support services across Essex for people affected by multiple and complex needs.
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
30/07/2026
Pineapple Care Services Limited
Short Description
Care and support provider in Thurrock and Brentwood.
Telephone Number
01375 808303
Town
Orsett
County
Essex
Address
RM16 3HS
Age Relevance
16+
Last Contacted
08/03/2023
Last Updated
09/03/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Pink Unicorns is a support group for parents of girls who have a diagnosis of autism, or are suspected of having autism and experience high levels of anxiety, or have social communication needs.
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted Lyn to ask if she would like Pink Unicorns to be featured in the Directory - BB 14.12.17Lyn filled out a Directory submission form and returned to SNAP. Added to the Directory - BB 20.02.18. email removed, facebook added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
20/02/2018
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Positive Child Development specialises in autism parenting and provides 1:1 sessions, telephone consultations, video feedback and training for carers and staff. Please see website for more information.
County
Essex
Address
CM15 0RP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+
Contact History

Consent gained via email from Toni Crane on 07.09.15. Published 14.09.15 PK. contact info removed - doesn't seem to exist AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
14/09/2015
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Quyen’s Counselling Service
Short Description
A fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
Telephone Number
07856 286741
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Info taken from flyer and website 26/3/26. AP

Last Updated
26/03/2026