Family information directory

Woodlarks was established in 1930 and over the last 80 years has provided accessible camping for people with all kinds of disabilities. Children and adults alike come to Woodlarks to experience new things and leave often having exceeded their own expectations. Read more

Surrey Outdoor Learning & Development (SOLD) provides outdoor activities to help young people and adults discover more about themselves by learning and developing personal, social, emotional, physical and key skills. SOLD believes that outdoor experiences can and should benefit any and every person, regardless of physical, mental, or… Read more

The Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service offers support to vulnerable adults and young people who find themselves detained in Police custody. It provides trained people to act as Appropriate Adults to ensure that the detainee is treated correctly and that the detainee understands, as fully as… Read more

The Reedham Trust provides funds towards boarding care for children who require accommodation due to the death, disability, or absence of one or both of their parents or of their own disablement or other domestic or personal circumstances. Read more

Music and the Deaf is the only UK charity dedicated to using music to help people with a hearing loss unlock their potential. We believe that hearing loss does not limit what they can achieve in life. We offer a wide range of practical music… Read more

The Disability Aid Trust (DAT) is a registered charity which aims to make it possible for the disabled to have a holiday by providing a contribution towards the cost of helpers.   Read more

The Erb’s Palsy Group is a registered charity offering advice, information and support to families affected by Erb’s Palsy. The Erb’s Palsy Group give support to parents, adults, and children, put parents in contact with each other and hold annual events for families. It also produces information… Read more

Flyability is the disability initiative of the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. It strives to motivate disabled people to become involved in the sport of hang gliding and paragliding and to train as pilots. Read more

The Braille Chess Association encourage and support the playing of chess at all levels by blind and partially sighted people. They offer tuition and coaching from beginner to advanced level and sell excellent quality adapted chess sets and chess clocks. They also run an audio… Read more

Autism Independent UK is a national organisation which aims to bring about an increased awareness of autism. Autism Independent UK provides information through its website, a directory of support services as well as running training courses for professionals, to improve the quality of life for those with Autism… Read more