We are a constituted community group who provide activities, events and experiences for children with additional needs and disabilities their families.
Our objects are:
- To relieve the needs of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities and their parents, carers and siblings in the North-East of England by providing a support network in the form of support groups, sensory friendly activities, training courses and facilities for play, sport and recreation in a safe, secure and non-judgmental environment.
- To promote social inclusion amongst parents/carers who are often socially isolated or excluded as a result of their child’s condition by providing information, advice, guidance, practical support and recreational facilities in order to improve their life conditions.
We all have children of our own who have disabilities so know first hand the challenges that they and their peers and families face.
We want to reduce the stigma that many families feel and provide safe, sensory friendly, accessible events for the whole family to enjoy as well as the chance for parents and young carers to chat to others who face similar challenges. This not only helps to relieve social isolation but also gives families the opportunity to share advice and tips which is invaluable in this community.
Every penny we receive goes back into the community group for us to provide activities, events and experiences as we want children to be able to grow up happily, have fun and have the chance to enjoy things that their non-disabled peers can and ultimately make lifelong memories with their families.
