Our Charity

Our group began as a community group over 20 years ago, and we have been a registered charity since 1998. We are run by a voluntary management committee, mostly made up of members' parents, and all funds are raised by volunteers.

Accessible Leisure.

We provide 12 days of activities and outings for young people with special needs over 3 weeks of the school summer holidays. Four age groups of around 20 members each attend three days of activities. Our members have a wide range of needs and abilities, and some have multiple and complex disabilities. We offer a wide choice of toys, games, arts and crafts, outdoor play and other activities, with visits from clowns and firemen. We also organise outings to wildlife parks and zoos, adventure playgrounds and other exciting places.

Independence, confidence and social skills.

Most young people enjoy a choice of fun activities during the holidays. The support and access needs of our members mean that they miss out on many activities and may have very little social life during the 'holidays'. We believe they deserve some fun, and we are the only holiday club/play scheme in North Wiltshire accessible to most of our members. Growing up means making our own choices and friends, and becoming more independent and confident. The high support needs of our members mean that they rarely have the opportunity to choose their own activities and socialise away from family or teachers. Our high staff ratio and child-centred ethos enable members to be supervised and supported in their chosen activities.

Respite for Carers.

We provide a vital break for carers and are the only source of summer respite care for many families who provide 24-hour care for their children during the long summer 'holidays'.