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OnUp

OnUp is a daytime opportunities centre based in Sandiacre. We offer a range of activities for adults with learning differences and additional support requirements to help build confidence and develop personal, life skills and increase independence.

Social Souls

Social Souls is a day opportunity provision for people with learning difficulties/disabilities and/or autism. Working alongside local groups and communities we can provide a range of activities with the aim of promoting inclusivity and independence. Members are encouraged to develop life and social skills. and we provide opportunities and activities to enhance their wellbeing and self-esteem.

We provide a range of weekly and/or daily activities, chosen and decided by Social Souls members as per our timetable of activities and events.

We are based at Beeston Youth and Community Centre on Monday and Friday and The Haven Community Centre on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.

Nottingham Mencap

Nottingham Mencap supports people with learning disabilities and autism throughout Nottingham and greater Nottinghamshire. We do this through a number of services:

• Day services based at our headquarters in Sneinton and at our Wilford site. Open to adults and young people aged 18+ and takes place Monday – Friday with a variety of activities such as cooking, swimming, music and drama to name just some. A full timetable is available on our website: www.nottinghammencap.org.uk
• Befriending: Community or home-based support for adults and children aged 5+. Activities are led by the person accessing the service and could include travel training, food shopping and meal prepping or support in accessing community events.
• Weekend youth groups: For children and young people aged 5 – 24 our youth groups offer a chance to socialise with peers, develop independence skills and engage in activities such as bowling, indoor golf, climbing and discos.

For all enquiries, please contact the office on 0115 9209524 and they will direct your call from there. Alternately, you can email info@n-mencap.org and a member of the team will respond. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access any of our services.

Monty Hind Centre

A not-for-profit organisation that is very passionate about helping young people in Nottinghamshire be healthy, safe, confident and successful.

Pulp Friction

We support Learning Disabled and Autistic adults to gain work-readiness, social and independence skills. We use a person-centred approach to help our members build confidence and grow their potential.

We operate across Nottinghamshire.

Plane Tree

We are artists and educators experienced in supporting people with Autism and Learning Needs to achieve their personal aims. Our purpose is to enable social interaction and wellbeing through supported work placements.

Our shop is in the centre of Beeston on the 76. High Road. Beeston, NG9 2LF

FTM Dance

We encourage individuals to express themselves through Dance, Drama, Music and Sensory sessions. All our sessions are fun, with elements of learning and development. In all our sessions we adapt the activity to suit individuals needs and abilities. We offer:

• Weekend children and adult short break day service
• Weekday adult day service
• Holiday clubs
• Leisure activities
• Creative therapies

Jigsaw Youth Club

A club for neuro-diverse people to socialise and be themselves. We include

• Gardening and DIY projects,
• Cooking and Baking,
• Arts and crafts,
• Sports and games

Space Inclusive

Space Inclusive is an East Midlands based support provider for people who have a learning disability and autism.

Portland Pathways

Pathways is a five times award-winning community focused initiative which aims to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

We deliver courses to help our customers develop their skills and prepare for employment. Our Rebuilding Mental Health courses support people to improve their mental health and our 1:1 counselling service enables people to overcome barriers to employment.

We also work with local businesses to help them become more accessible and to recruit the right staff for their roles.

Our team are ready and waiting to take your call to start your Pathways journey.