Family information directory

They support seriously ill children and their families in the family home and local community. The support includes: short breaks from caring, family activity days, drop-in groups, support with hospital visits, including transport to and from appointments, support for siblings and bereavement support.  Read more

Their goal is for everyone to have access to a friendly short group walk, within easy reach of where they live, to help them become and stay active. Read more

The Red Box Project is an initiative that quietly ensures that no young woman misses her education because of her period. They place constantly stocked Red Boxes of sanitary wear in schools for young women to access, aiming to reach those who may not be able… Read more

The Red Oak Family Centre is based at the heart of the Merstham community and is a 'one-stop shop' for children under 5 and their families. It provides advice, information, support, an onsite Pre-school, courses, activities and more. YMCA Horley Young People and Family Centre works… Read more

Reigate Stepping Stones is a registered charity that runs a social group for people who suffer from mental health problems living in the East Surrey area. The sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30am-1:30pm. Read more

Rethink Mental Illness is a national mental health charity, which aims to help people affected by mental illness. Rethink provides advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems, provides services and groups to those having difficulties as well as campaigning nationally and locally so people are provided the… Read more

Rett UK is a registered charity supporting families affected by Rett syndrome. Rett UK assists families through a national helpline, including telephone and email support, co-ordinates Rett specialist clinics in conjunction with the NHS as well as offering support groups and a parental contact network.   Read more

RSBC are here to support you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0-25. We believe that children and young people need a strong family to be able to grow and flourish and sometimes when you receive a diagnosis… Read more

Family centres help families with all aspects of family life. Your local family centre will support you with parenting and relationship challenges and will help you to grow in confidence so you can manage any future difficulties. The aim of the family centre is to… Read more

The Hythe Community Primary School is the lead provider for the borough’s Family Centres, working with families with children aged 0 – 11 years who would benefit from specialist support. In Runnymede, the hub site is at the Hythe School and there is a satellite… Read more