Chelmsford

Child & Young People Support and Activity Groups
Name	Description	Website
Essex Local Offer	Gives details of all services available in Chelmsford to young people with SEN aged 0-25	Click here
Barrow Farm riding Group	A specially equipped riding centre providing the opportunity for people with special needs and disabilities to ride	Click here
Chelmsford MENCAP Gateway Juniors	Weekly group held for young adults 16 - 25 with a variety of activities.	Click here
Chelmsford Swimming Club	Swimming sessions and clubs in Chelmsford	Click here
Chelmsford YMCA	Various youth groups including a young carers group for 7-17-year-olds	Click here
Families in Focus Activity Clubs	Run two SEND family activity groups at weekends, at Chelmsford and Colchester. Provide a range of play activities for SEND children and their siblings (accompanied by their parents or carers).	Click here
Geek Retreat	Geek culture venue specialising in comics, trading card games, board games, video games, toys, American candy, milkshakes and all things geek. They hold regular gaming and events, including their weekly Infinity Club for children with autism, parents, families and carers.	Click here
InterAct	Provides a wide range of social activities to young people aged 10-18 years with learning disabilities and additional needs	Click here
Soccability Football	Football for children aged 12-16 with additional needs delivered by qualified SEN teachers.	Click here
Springfield Gym Club	Offers gymnastics sessions for children with special needs.	Click here
This Girl's Multi-Sport Club	A fun multi-sports club for girls and young women with disabilities aged 8-25 years old.	Click here
Adult Support and Activity Groups
BFriends	BFriends is a new befriending service for those over the age of 18 that identify as having a learning disability and/or Autism in the Chelmsford and Braintree areas. Ideal if you want to make new friends, learn a new skill, gain confidence with independent living and set up your own interest club.	Click here
Chelmsford MENCAP Gateway Juniors	Weekly group held for young adults 16 - 25 with a variety of activities.	Click here
Chelmsford MENCAP	Gateway Club is social club for people aged 19+ who have a learning disability or additional needs. Offers inhouse workshops and evenings out in the community, including dance workshops and pub quizzes.	Click here
Geek Retreat	Geek culture venue specialising in comics, trading card games, board games, video games, toys, American candy, milkshakes and all things geek. They hold regular gaming and events, including their monthly Infinity Club+ for teenagers and adults with autism, parents, families and carers.	Click here
Safe	Social group for adults with Asperger’s to meet informally and form friendships.	Click here
This Girl's Multi-Sport Club	A fun multi-sports club for girls and young women with disabilities aged 8-25 years old.	Click here
Together Club	Fortnightly evening activities run by InterAct for young adults age 18-25 to develop friendships, and increase their skills and independence	Click here
Parent/Carer Support and Activity Groups
Carers UK	Gives expert advice, information and support to carers	Click here
Essex Respite Association	Provides help for carers who care for people aged 18-70 and would like planned respite	Click here
Families in Focus Peer Support Service	Side by Side is a new service for Essex based families who care for, or support, a family member (over the age of 18) with a Learning Disability or Autism.	Click here

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