A community based charity in West Berkshire set up to assist the homeless back into work and accommodation and support those as necessary to access the services which can help them. West Berkshire Homeless are still continuing to fund and run two half way houses…
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A weekly group that meet with their peer group and friends that is set up to equip people with a learning disability with social and life skills promoting social inclusion, equality and understanding between those with a learning disability and the public. Our aim is…
Gateway is the leisure arm of West Berkshire Mencap. Gateway clubs help people with a learning disability take part in leisure, social and creative activities in the community, and provide opportunities for personal development. Gateway Club in West Berkshire meets weekly at the Mencap Centre…
Cookery Club - Teaches people independence in the kitchen, and how to prepare healthy meals; through positive learning, making choices, planning, managing a budget and through learning practical and simple cooking skills.
Fun club offers a mixture of educational, sport and leisure activities for its participants. This is combined with the opportunity to socially interact, encourages individuals to develop their communication skills in a relaxed fun environment.
The activity enables its users to express themselves, work as a team and provides a satisfaction and confidence boost gained from a public performance. The groups provide entertainment for an audience producing an average of three high standard shows each year.
The outreach service provides a bespoke package of care to support children with additional needs, this support can be offered in the home, out in the community or at our centre in Enborne Gate in Newbury. We design the package of care to suit the…
The Mulberry Garden is a therapeutic garden skills project for Adults with Learning Disabilities based at The Mencap Centre, Enborne Gate. The Mulberry Garden provides real work for its trainees with a customer base that is well established, providing such services as spring, summer and…
The family advisory service provides support and advice to individuals with a learning disability and their families. This can be in the following ways: Offering information, advice, guidance, benefits support, helping to fill in forms, support at meetings / appointments and advocacy. The family advisory…
A model accessibility plan for West Berkshire Schools.
West Berkshire Museum is housed in the 17th century Cloth Hall and the old Granary/Corn Stores. The museum explores stories of life in the local area, from pre-history to today, with regularly changing exhibitions as well as family activities and events. The museum’s learning room, known…
With communities coming together recently to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, if you do not currently have a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your road, it is the ideal time to set one up. A scheme can be anything from 5 properties upwards and the main…
West Berkshire SEND Parent Carer Forum is a newly established group set up by parent carers and supported by Swings and Smiles. Parent carer forums are groups run by parents and carers of disabled children from a local area in England. Their aim is to…
The West Berkshire Ramblers Group have a full programme of weekly walks to suit all ages and abilities ranging from four to twelve miles. During the summer months the programme is extended with evening walks and organised coach trips and weekends away, which provides the opportunity…
Real Nappies Our free sample pack to encourage the use of real nappies Using real nappies not only saves you money - it cuts down on waste and is better for the environment than using disposable nappies.Parents can try real nappies at home by requesting our…
The Shared Lives Scheme recruits carers and families who can offer adults with care needs a home environment, including them in family and community life. This gives people in need of support a chance to gain skills that will help them to live a more independent life, with the help of a…
The aim of the group is to reduce incidences of suicide by providing training and building awareness of the resources available. The Group want people to feel enabled and prepared when talking to people who may have suicidal thoughts. Visit the website for a wealth of information.…
West Berkshire Therapy Centre is a specialised therapy gym for people with disabilities in west Berkshire and surrounding areas. We are a not for profit charitable organisation and invite voluntary contributions at the lowest rates compatible with providing an excellent service for as many people…
West Berkshire Training Consortium is a not for profit provider who contracts with the Govenment Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency. We provide a wide range of opportunities for 16 - 24 year olds and adults as funded by the Government. This includes: EFA…
The West Berkshire Youth Forum is a group for young people with SEND in West Berkshire who are aged between 15 and 25. We give young people with SEND a say on the services which are provided to them. We give young people the…