★ 7 different clubs for children and adults
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★ 2 Day-Activity Services located in different parts of Reading
Reading Mencap
★ Family Support Service: 4 Family Advisers + Team Manager
Our services
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Supporting those caring for people with a learning disability for 60 years
★ ... and much more ...
Family Support Service
★ Finances
Outreach casework funded mainly by Big Lottery, private trusts, RBC.
Manager: Kate Stonehouse
★ Deputyship and Appointees
★ Social care and the benefits system
★ Leisure and day opportunities
★ Planning for the future
★ Housing
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★ Hear My Voice weekly self-advocacy group
★ Creative Arts weekly for half the year: drama, music, other arts
Clubs and leisure activities
★ Young Carers outings each school holiday; transport via our minibus
★ Gateway Clubs weekly member-chosen activities, eg canoeing, cooking, climbing
★ Youth Club Saturdays for 10-18; onsite activities; minibus trips
★ Disco monthly, plus karaoke
★ Choir mixed, all ages; rehearsals with annual public performance
★ Own minibus for transport to and from off-site activities
★ All activities free of charge to members
★ Activities both on-site and off-site
★ Two 60-place services: venues in central and south Reading
★ Includes sports like basketball, tag rugby, tennis, swimming
★ Fully equipped changing place at central Reading venue
★ Includes crafts like cooking, drama, yoga
Day Activity Services
★ 18 plus age range
★ Abbi Chambers: clubsmanager@readingmencap.org.uk
Or our Communications Officer:
★ Jacqui McGachie: communications@readingmencap.org.uk
★ Kate Stonehouse: familysupport-kate@readingmencap.org.uk
★ Or visit our website at www.readingmencap.org.uk
Reading Mencap Contacts
Main phone line: 0118 966 2518
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Or contact our CEO:
★ Mandi Smith: mandi@readingmencap.org.uk