Family information directory

The Guildford YMCA is a registered charity run by the YMCA DownsLink Group. Through their Centre in Bridge Street they provide accommodation to over 100 young people and students. Read more

EAQ Grass Roots Assisted Learning provides alternative education sessions for children and young people with special educational needs in an outdoor and natural environment.   Read more

The AKU Society is a patient-led group for the debilitating genetic disease alkaptonuria (AKU). It is designed to unite all people affected by AKU: patients, their families, and their doctors. Read more

Cambian Hartlepool School is an independent, DfE registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 18 students, aged 11 to 17 years. The school is non-denominational and has a secular ethos but respects the cultural needs and religious beliefs of all. Read more

The Salvation Army is a national charity offering unconditional friendship and practical help to people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs. It offers support in the community to families and the elderly, as well as aiding the homeless, the unemployed and those in poverty. Read more

Jigsaw (South East) offers grief support to children and young people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. They also support with preparing for a loss of a loved one and offers advice to practitioners.  Read more

Face2Face is a volunteer-led group of parents and carers who have a child or young person with a disability. They offer friendship and support to other parents or carers of children with additional needs or disabilities and have regular guest speakers. The befriending service is… Read more

Based on a progressive curriculum, Monkey Music provides your child with music classes that are entertaining and educational. Music makes us feel good and helps young children master language, develop concentration, memory and key social skills. What we do: Monkey Music nurtures a child’s natural… Read more

Counselling service: The Lucy Rayner Foundation offers 6 FREE Counselling sessions to all Young Adults, no matter their location, aged between 14 and 39. To fill out a referral form please click on the following link: https://lrf.counsel360.co.uk/referral/enquiry   Just Talk: Monthly drop-in service for young… Read more

Voluntary Action South West Surrey provides support to the voluntary and community sector in the local area as well as giving assistance to those wanting to volunteer. From setting up a new group, registering as a Charity, through to helping established groups review policies and… Read more