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Ability Thai Boxing

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities

Thai boxing group for disabled people and learning disabilities

Age

From 8 to 25 years old

07873 663 868

Unit 5 Gladstone Street, OL2 6EL

Updated: 04/01/2024

Ability Wheelz Cycling Centre

Activities

The whole family can enjoy exercise, whilst learning to cycle

Age

Any age

0161 503 1543

Alexandra Park, OL8 2BN

Updated: 31/07/2024

Access BMX Disability Session

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Disability leisure activities

Access BMX Disability session offers a disability inclusive session with adapted BMX bikes

Age

From 7 years old

0161 223 2244

National Cycling Centre, Stuart Street, M11 4DQ

Updated: 10/08/2023

Active Interaction

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff

Activities

Outdoor/Alternative provision for young people & young adults

Age

14 - 24 years old

07739 521 767

138 High Street, OL4 5DJ

Updated: 22/07/2022

Ambitions - Disco (Cotton Rooms, Oldham)

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Games, hobbies, social and skills group for people with special needs

Social activities: discos, social club, sports activities, and improving skills: reading, IT, money recognition.

Age

From 18+

07977 075 998

5 Rock Street, OL8 1ES

Updated: 17/01/2025

Ambitions - Monday Social Club

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Games, hobbies, social group for people with special needs

Social club includes refreshments throughout the day, two course lunch, meal and dessert, variety of activities.

Age

From 18 to 70 years old

07977 075 998

Chaucer Street, OL1 1BA

Updated: 07/11/2024

Ambitions - Sunday Pub of Fun

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Games, hobbies, social and skills group for people with special needs

Social activities and skills activities for young adults with special needs

Age

From 18 to 70 years old

07977 075 998

5 Rock St, OL1 3UJ

Updated: 07/11/2024

Aspire at the Edge Theatre

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Down's Syndrome social and activities group

Age

From 9 to 12 years old

0161 282 9776

The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre, M21 9JG

Updated: 24/04/2023

Autism Youth Club (AYC)

Autism social group

Children can socialise, and develop social skills such as sharing, turn-taking and take part in a structured or unstructured activities.

07738 044 049

Hadfield Street, OL8 3BP

Updated: 23/08/2024

Barrier Breakers

Social group for disabled people

Young people can have fun with friends and work on issues that affect children and young people with additional needs.

Age

From 11 to 21 years old (although some members maybe older if they started the group before their 21st birthday)

0161 770 3116

Rock Street Resource Centre, OL1 3UJ

Updated: 17/05/2024

BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

Online support

Practical advice and activities. Accessible to all

Updated: 30/08/2024

Bendrigg Trust

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Outdoor learning for people with Disabilities and Special Needs

Residential and adventure-based activities for people with special needs

Age

Any age welcome but please contact our activity coordinator who will be able to advise you.

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm 01539 723 766

Bendrigg Trust, Kendal, LA8 0NR

Updated: 25/04/2023

Bikeability - Department for Transport

Cycle training

Essential cycling skills for everyone, accessible to all.

01223 606 027

Updated: 25/04/2023

British Blind Sport

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Indoor and outdoor leisure activities

Sports and recreational activities for blind and partially sighted people

Age

All ages

01926 424 247

19 Coventry Road, Warwickshire, CV32 7JN

Updated: 26/04/2023

Calvert Trust

Outdoor activity centres for disabled people.

Challenging disability through outdoor adventure.

Age

Any age

Open 9am - 5pm Exmoor - 01598 763 221 Kielder - 01434 250 232 Lake District - 01768 772 255

Various venues

Updated: 26/04/2023

CEA cinema Card for additional needs

Cinema card for children and young people with additional needs

Age

From 5 years old

Telephone: 01244 526 016 Textphone: 18001 01244 526 016

Updated: 05/12/2022

Cerebral Palsy Sport

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Indoor and outdoor activities

The country's leading national disability sport organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy to reach their sporting potential.

Age

Any age

07955 119 018

Various locations throughout the UK

Updated: 11/10/2023

DanceSyndrome

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Dance sessions

Empowering learning-disabled individuals through inclusive dance.

Age

Adults & children - please email for more information

07597 942494 or 07887 931510

Various locations

Updated: 30/08/2024

Every Body Moves - Parasport

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Sport

Information for disabled people who wanted to take up sport at a recreational or competitive level.

Age

Any age

020 3965 4124

Updated: 05/07/2023

Everyone Can Charity

Digital technology

We help people with disabilities through the power of assistive technology

Age

0 - 18+

0808 800 0009

Everyone Can Technology & Gaming Centre, M33 7XX

Updated: 16/12/2022

Families Online

Parenting information, news and family friendly events

Making family life a little bit easier and a whole lot more fun! Accessible to all.

01628 535 499

Updated: 09/05/2023

Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Beach Wheelchair Hire

Accessible to all.

03000 111 003

Updated: 17/05/2023

Forces for Nature

Outdoors activities

An environmental action group for young people

Age

11 - 21 year olds

Updated: 08/06/2021

Fortitude Martial Arts Oldham

Activities

Martial Arts classes for the whole family! safe and friendly classes welcoming beginners.

01342 302 192

Groundworks Building, Shaw Road, OL1 4AW

Updated: 06/12/2023

Gardeners' World

Website

Online gardening advice and inspiration. Accessible to all.

Updated: 17/05/2023

Greater Manchester's Good Night Out Guide

Keeping safe

Make sure your experience is a great and safe one. Accessible to all.

Updated: 18/05/2023

Hidden Disabilities

Disability awareness

Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around you including staff, colleagues and health professionals that you may need additional support, help or a little more time.

Updated: 24/05/2023

I AM - Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

Support group

I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester works across the 10 Manchester Boroughs and supports children and adults who are autistic and their families.

Age

10 years to adult

0161 866 8483

Various locations across Greater Manchester

Updated: 02/06/2023

Local Studies and Archives

Oldham Local Studies and Archives

Age

Any age

0161 770 4654

Union Street, OL1 1DL

Updated: 26/02/2024

Manchester and Northwest Disability Swim Club

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Disability Swimming

Accessible to all

Age

All ages

Manchester Aquatics Centre, M13 9SS

Updated: 09/06/2023

Manchester Thunder - ParaNetball

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities

This unique inclusive netball opportunity will be delivered by qualified coaches holding DBS certification, all with a passion for working with people in the SEND community who live with a disability.

Wright Robinson College, Manchester

Updated: 29/06/2023

Max Card

National discount initiative

The Max Card is a national discount initiative - Making days out more financially accessible for foster families and families of children with additional needs

0161 503 1555

POINT, Middleton Road, OL9 9LB

Updated: 09/06/2023

New Visions

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities for young adults with SEND

Accessible to all

Age

From 18 years old

01706 881 646

Harper Square, OL2 8XA

Updated: 12/06/2023

NHS Cadets (St Johns Ambulance)

Opportunity to explore roles in healthcare.

Accessible to all.

Age

14 to 18 years old

0370 0104 950 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

Updated: 02/05/2023

OBA Millennium Centre

Community centre

Multi use community centre, located centrally in the Oldham Coldhurst ward

0161 622 3812

Featherstall Road, OL9 6QB

Updated: 16/06/2023

Oldham Library - The Sensory Room

Sensory room for all ages and abilities

Age

All ages

0161 770 8000

Greaves Street, OL1 1AL

Updated: 03/07/2023

Oldham Short Breaks Play & Leisure Activities

Short break activities

Activities for children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities aged 0-19

Age

0-19 years old

0161 503 1543

451 Middleton Road, OL9 9LB

Updated: 04/09/2024

Playhouse 2 - Shaw's hidden gem

Theatre

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

01706 840 400 (answering machine other than when theatre is open)

2 Newtown Street, OL2 8NX

Updated: 05/07/2023

Prince's Trust - Manchester Centre

Support for Young People

We believe that every young person should have the chance to embrace exciting opportunities. So, we help 11 to 30 year-olds to find the tools and confidence to try free courses and start careers.

Age

11 - 30 years old

0800 842 842

Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, M4 6JG

Updated: 30/08/2023

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Wellbeing walks

Discover how we are opening the way for walkers

Updated: 19/07/2023

RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association)

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Horse riding for people with SEND

Accessible to all.

Age

Any age

0192 649 2915

Updated: 06/07/2023

Redbank House - Multi - Sensory Room

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Sensory friendly activities

Age

Any age

0161 214 5959

St Chad’s Street, M8 8QA

Updated: 05/07/2023

Reel Real Education Empowering Lives

We provide activities, experiences, personal development and learning to engage, encourage and empower people find their purposeful life.

Activities

Accessible to all.

Levington Drive, OL8 2TN

Updated: 31/07/2024

Royal Exchange Theatre

Theatre

Entertainment for everyone!! Come along and enjoy a live performance

0161 833 9833 (Monday to Saturday 11am - until 5pm on no show days)

Royal Exchange Theatre, M2 7DH

Updated: 05/07/2023

Royal Exchange Theatre - Young Company Collective

Workshops

Workshops range from performing, technical theatre, digital content, producing, directing, writing and design. Accessible to all.

Age

14 - 21 year olds

07496 816 397

Royal Exchange Theatre, M2 7DH

Updated: 31/07/2024

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) - Bird Watching and fun activities

Outdoor activities

Do great things for the wildlife where you live! Accessible to all.

Updated: 31/07/2024

Saddleworth Cookery School

Cooking class

The cookery school is purpose built, providing a large flexible space allowing for individual and group work. Accessible to all.

Age

All ages

01457 873 333 or 07779 873 333

Warth Mill, Huddersfield Road, OL3 5PJ

Updated: 31/7/2024

Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Therapeutic horse riding and horse care sessions for children and adults with disabilities

Age

From 4 years old

07768 986 031

Oxhey Lane, OL3 5UB

Updated: 05/07/2023

Scope

Support, Information and Advice

Support, information, and advice for disabled people and their families

Age

All ages

0808 800 3333

Updated: 12/11/2024

Selecta Day Service for Vulnerable Adults

Day service provision for vulnerable disabled people

Sewing hand/ machine, computer skills, cookery, jewellery making, crafts, easy gardening, shared lunches, nails and make up

Age

From 16 to 65 years old

07866 791 238

Chapel Road, OL8 4QQ

Updated: 31/03/2023

Sightseeing Manchester Open-Top Bus Tour

Outdoor activity

Discover Manchester

Updated: 06/07/2023

Skate.in

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Skating for children, young people and families

Age

All ages

Updated:16/08/2023

Soundabout

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Music sessions

A charity that uses music to empower and unlock the potential of people with severe and profound learning disabilities.

01235 797 474

Updated: 06/07/2023

Spectrum Gaming

Local online gaming community

A community for autistic gamers aged 13+

Age

From 13 - 17 years old

Updated: 23/08/2023

Starling

Activities

Getting creative with young people

Age

13 - 25 year olds

Updated: 31/07/2024

Stonerig raceway

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Indoor slot racing and simulation attraction for children, young people and adults

Age

Any age

0161 478 2184 or 07736 545 041

Updated: 23/08/2023

Summit Up

Indoor activities

A range of rock climbing and soft play activities for all ages

0161 820 8750

Updated: 21/02/2025

Supermarket Quieter Hours

Various supermarkets have introduced a ‘quiet hour’ that offers a calmer shopping environment.

Quiet Hour Shopping

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

Last Updated: 13/02/2023

Supportability Wheelers - Disability Cycling

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Disability cycling for children and young people

Accessible to all.

Age

From 5 to 25 years old

0161 432 1248

Woodbank Park, SK1 4JR

Updated: 10/07/2023

Supported Internship Course

The programme is based directly in the workplace at Sodexo to provide an on-the-job experience for interns, with the hope of a paid job at the end of the year.

Internship Course

Age

18-24 year olds who have an EHCP

Updated: 12/02/2024

Synthetic Turf Pitches in Oldham

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Sports Pitch

Age

Any age

Updated: 30/09/2022

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Friday)

Youth club

Join our Team of Youth Workers for some fun!

Age

11 - 18 years old

Sholver and Moorside Community Hub, OL1 4NT

Updated: 14/12/2022

Thai Kwon Do

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities

Family friendly club

07745 534 410 or 07707 121 407

Updated: 11/12/2023

The 3H Foundation

Breaks for carers and people they care for (SEND Local Offer)

Subsidised group holidays for physically disabled children and adults, and grants available to families on low income.

Age

Any age

01892 860 207

Various venues

Updated: 24/05/2023

The Anne Frank Trust

Information and Resources

Empowers young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination. Accessible to all.

020 7284 5858

Updated: 11/12/2023

The Buzz - for deaf young people

Information and support

The only website for deaf young people aged 8 to 18 in the UK

Age

8 - 18 year olds

Helpline: 0808 800 8880

Updated: 10/07/2023

The Diana Award

Information and resources

Empowering young people to make positive change. Accessible to all.

Age

9-25 years old

020 3934 2160

Updated: 10/07/2023

The Manchester Fencing Centre

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Fencing centre

The only purpose built fencing centre in the North West and one of the largest in Britain.

Age

From 7 to 25 years old

07875 689 358

Waddington Street, OL9 6QQ

Updated: 10/07/2023

The Palace & Opera House Relaxed Young Company – Youth Theatre Programme

A new youth theatre programme is launching at The Palace & Opera House for young people on the autism spectrum aged 13 – 18.

0161 245 6635

Updated: 20/06/2023

The Wild Network

Outdoor activities

Fun, free, and good for you. Accessible to all.

Age

All ages

Updated: 10/07/2023

Together Trust - Newbridge Centre

Learning difficulties, heath needs: activities and social group

A range of innovative and vibrant community services for adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex health needs.

Age

From 18 to 30 years old

0161 477 0742 or 0161 283 4848

Stockport, SK1 2NY

Updated: 18/02/2022

UProjects

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Active health outdoors

Providing outdoor physical activities and promoting the proven health benefits they bring. Accessible to all.

Age

All ages

Updated: 24/08/2023

Venture Disability Care

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities

Providing opportunities to learn, grow and develop by improving abilities and above all confidence. Accessible to all.

Age

18 - 35 year olds

07874 076 873

Updated: 19/04/2023

Vestacare Oakdene Day Centre

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Day centre for young people with a learning disability

Accessible to all.

Age

From 18 to 45 years old

0161 220 5840

Updated: 11/12/2023

Wheelchair Football

Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Wheelchair football

Contact New Bridge School for information about our exciting Wheelchair Football sessions or visit our website.

Age

From 7 to 18 years old

0161 883 2401

Roman Road, OL8 3PH

Updated: 17/10/2022