Family information directory

Park Farm is the Banstead District Scouts’ Campsite and is two acres adjoining Banstead Woods and Park Downs. It is a popular campsite for both weekend or week-long camps.  It is regularly used as a base for hiking during the week or as a centre… Read more

Music and the Deaf is a charity which promotes music and the arts for deaf and hearing impaired people. It hosts events and projects in order to allow deaf and hearing impaired people to participate in music. Read more

The Society for Mucopolysaccharide Diseases (MPS Society) is a registered charity providing professional support to individuals and families affected by MPS and related Lysosomal Storage Diseases throughout the UK. Read more

Dystonia a neurological movement condition that causes uncontrollable and often painful muscle spasms. The Dystonia Society provide information and support and help raise awareness of the condition. 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 good quality adapted chess sets and chess clocks. Read more

Over the Wall is a registered children’s charity which provides free of charge camps to help children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The Camps aim to encourage self confidence, and coping strategies through fun filled recreational and educational activities. Read more

Partnership for Children is an independent charity which works to promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing in children and young people. Read more

Turning Point is a social enterprise providing specialist and integrated services which focus on improving lives and communities across mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, primary care, the criminal justice system and employment. Read more

The Home Education Advisory Service (HEAS) is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of advice and practical support for families who wish to educate their children at home in preference to sending them to school. Read more

The MFT was set up in 1988 by the British Government to support people with haemophilia who were infected with HIV as a result of contaminated NHS blood products, and their spouses, parents, children and dependants. Read more