Bromley Mencap

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Bromley Mencap provides a range of services and activities to improve the lives of people with disabilities, of all ages, their families and carers. They are a user-led independent organisation with over 1800 members. They represent their views and campaign on their behalf for equality. Their range of services include:

• Telephone helpline
• Information, advice, support and advocacy for families, parents and people with disabilities
• Training and employment scheme
• 2 Childminding Networks, one for children and young people with complex needs
• Mutual Carers Support and Respite Project
• One-to-one welfare benefits support
• Micro-enterprise scheme
• Weekly Job Clubs
• Inclusive social and leisure activities including half term discos and theatre workshops
• Buddying
• Outdoor Activity Club
• Keep Fit Classes
• Older Carers Lunches
• Home Based Sitting
• Day Opportunites Scheme for young adults
• Young Carers Support
• A Community Hub

They need to raise approximately £800,000 per year to keep their services and activities running.