Family information directory

Post 19 enable young adults with learning difficulties to take part in a range of social, leisure and work-based activities. 40 weekday programmes, which can be accessed up to 5 days a week. Programmes are based on the interests of the young adults, but include horticulture,… Read more

interAKtive is a parent-led charity for families who have a child or children on the autism spectrum. Since 1994 we have been helping local children and their families to access support and leisure opportunities through activity events and family fun days. Most activities are EXCLUSIVE… Read more

The Nihal Armstrong Trust is a small charity that provides children (up to and including 18 years of age) with cerebral palsy with essential pieces of equipment, communication aids or specific services that their local authority does not provide. The grants are for equipment items… Read more

React  (Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness) Helping children with life-shortening illnesses, React works to give children comfort, dignity and where possible, greater independence. They supply a wide range of equipment from specialist wheelchairs, beds, baths and mobility aids, to essential everyday… Read more

Variety work to improve the lives of children and young people by providing practical help (such as Sunshine Coaches, bespoke wheelchairs, and specialist sensory and recreational equipment) and memorable childhood experiences. Grants are available to individuals as well as organisations. Read more

The Lyneal Trust is a registered charity which offers canal and canalside holidays in Shropshire for people with disabilities, illness or injury, or any other vulnerability and their family, friends, and carers. Read more

Face2Face host informal get-togethers. Friendly, free and an opportunity for parent carers to meet each other, exchange information and talk to others who understand. Read more