Try something new with GO! Wokingham Events
Welcome to GO! Wokingham
Come and join one of our regular GO! activities in Wokingham. Enjoy meeting other families and give the chance for your child or young person to get involved in activities that they otherwise may not have been able to do because of their disability.
Wokingham GO! events are really popular whether it is going sno-tubing, horse riding or the Pantomime… Let’s GO! have some fun!
Wokingham GO! events are open to children and young people aged 5-19 years with mild to moderate learning difficulties.
What a wonderful opportunity for our children to enjoy events like these, it really does help and elevate some pressure.
What a wonderful opportunity for our children to enjoy events like these, it really does help and elevate some pressure.
How can I register?
To register, please call 01256 636288 or email: bookings@greatopportunties.org.uk
Check the dates for the next Wokingham Events- don’t forget to book! Let’s GO!
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Feedback
We really value your feedback on our activities and events, we want to be able to improve and expand our services to meet the needs of families, children and young people for the present and for the future. So please contact us.
Share your Story
We would love you to ‘Tell us your Story’ which could provide inspiration and support to another family, and/or passed through to supporting bodies of the charity as feedback, of how one of our services or events have helped you.
Ideally an article would be between 200-500 words, and we reserve the right to change wording. Photographs are most welcome but permissions will be required before we use them. Please specify if you would like your name/family names published with the article or if you would prefer to stay anonymous. Email enquiries@familyresourcecentreuk.org
Find out what families and young people say about us here
Help support our campaign to raise funds for GO! club equipment here GO! Club Campaign
Organisations and companies supporting people in Wokingham with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Acorn Community Centre
A learning disabilities day service centre.
T: 0118 989 9750
Addington School
A special school in Wokingham for children (primary and secondary) with moderate, severe or profound learning needs.
T: 0118 966 9073
W: www.school-portal.co.uk/Grouphomepage.asp?GroupId=163451
Ambleside Children’s Centre
T: 0118 377 6444
E: office@ambleside.wokingham.sch.uk
ASD Family Help
An independent and voluntary group offering free support and advice to individuals on the autistic spectrum, their parents, carers and professionals within Wokingham.
T: 07707 660599
E: contact@asdfamilyhelp.org
W: www.asdfamilyhelp.org
Berkshire Autistic Society
Supporting children and adults on the autistic spectrum, their carers and families within the Berkshire community.
T: 0118 9594 594
E: contact@autismberkshire.org.uk
W: www.autismberkshire.org.uk
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust provides specialist mental health and community health services across Berkshire in community hospitals, Prospect Park Hospital, clinics and GP Practices as well as providing health care and therapy to people in their own homes.
E: bht@berkshire.nhs.uk
W: www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Bracknell & Wokingham College
A further education college, and a not-for-profit organisation, specialising in 16+ learning.
T: 0845 330 3343
E: study@bracknell.ac.uk
W: www.bracknell.ac.uk
CAN Network
An information service specifically for families in Wokingham who have children with additional needs as well as the various professionals who support these children and their families.
T: 0118 969 5977
E: can.network@wokingham.gov.uk
W: info.wokingham.gov.uk/kb5/wokingham/info/families.page?familieschannel=300
Citizens Advice Bureau Wokingham
The CAB provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.
T: 0844 499 4126
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
College Hall, Wokingham (special school)
A state special school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 16 years.
T: 0118 989 3378
E: head@office.collegehall-pru.bracknell-forest.sch.uk
W: www.bracknellschoolaccess.org.uk/schools/college-hall-pru
Dimensions
An organisation providing support services for children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs or challenging behaviour.
T: 0300 303 9001
E: info@dimensions-uk.org
W: www.dimensions-uk.org
Earley CResCent Community Resource Centre
A community resource centre for voluntary and community organisations and local residents.
T: 0118 921 0555
E: earleycrescent@btconnect.com
W: www.earleycrescent.org
Healthwatch Wokingham
An independent community organisation; your independent watchdog on health and social matters.
T: 0118 418 1418
E: enquiries@healthwatchwokingham.co.uk
W: www.healthwatchwokingham.co.uk
Me2 Club
A club enabling children and young people aged 5 to 19 years old with additional needs to participate in mainstream activities playing alongside a trained volunteer offering one-to-one support.
T: 0118 969 6369
E: info@me2club.org.uk
W: www.me2club.org.uk
Optalis Brokerage and Professional Support Team
A company providing care and support services to older people and adults with a disability.
E: info@optalis.org
W: www.optalis.org
Parent Partnership
A free and impartial service offering advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs.
T: 0118 908 8233
E: parent.partnership@wokingham.gov.uk
W: www.parentpartnership.org.uk/find-your-pps/south-east/wokingham
Parity for Disability
Provide services and support for people with profound and multiple disabilities and their families.
T: 01252 375581
E: info@parityfordisability.org.uk
W: www.parityfordisability.org.uk
Reach Wokingham
A forum for parents of disabled children.
T: 07917 142748
E: reachwokingham@hotmail.co.uk
W: www.reachwokingham.com
Rose Buddies
A social club for adults with learning disabilities who do not receive any services from Community Care.
T: 0118 9799106
E: lisa.hookway@creativesupport.org.uk
Stepping Stones
Day services for adults with learning disabilities.
T: 0118 9380 807
E: stepping_stones1@btinternet.com
W: steppingstonesdayservice.org.uk
The Ark Trust
A charity that gives people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups the opportunity to participate in activities in the arts and new media.
T: 01344 266899
E: info@theark.org.uk
W: www.theark.org.uk
Wokingham Borough Voluntary Sector Forum
A forum which brings together community and voluntary groups, active in the Wokingham Borough area.
T: 07432 829906
E: info@wbvsf.info
W: www.wbvsf.info/index.asp
Wokingham Mental Health
A voluntary and user run association offering a variety of services.
T: 0118 979 2620
E: mailbox@wokinghammentalhealth.org.uk
W: www.wokinghammentalhealth.org.uk
Wokingham 4 Me
A directory to assist people with disabilities in the Wokingham area find things to do close to where they live.
W: www.wow4me.org.uk
Wokingham Area Access Group
An organisation working on the improvement of accessibilty in Wokingham.
E: info@waag.co.uk
W: www.waag.co.uk
Wokingham Bracknell Mencap
Supporting local people with learning disabilities, their carers and families.
T: 0300 777 8539
E: admin@wokinghammencap.org
W: www.wokinghambracknellmencap.org
Wokingham Children’s Centres
T: 0118 974 6000
E: wokinghamdirect@wokingham.gov.uk
W: www.wokingham.gov.uk/family/centres
Wokingham Crossroads
Provide practical help and support to Carers within Wokingham Borough and the surrounding areas.
T: 0118 979 5324
E: bob.austen@wokinghamcrossroads.org
W: www.wokinghamcrossroads.org
Wokingham Information Network (WIN)
An online directory of services and organisations in Wokingham providing services to adults, vulnerable adults, families and professionals.
T: 0118 974 6772 (Adults)
E: info.wokingham.gov.uk
W: info.wokingham.gov.uk/kb5/wokingham/info
Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board
An organisation support those with learning disabilities ensuring that they have the same rights, choices and opportunities as everyone else.
T: 05600 766 114
E: admin@partnershipboard.org.uk
W: www.wokinghampartnershipboard.co.uk
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