Help people with learning disabilities and ASD get a decent supported holiday

These people are some of the most at risk of isolation and a short break away would support them to meet new people and feel included in society.

Closes on 12/31/2020

Charity Registration No: 800529

About the charity

Outward

We are a registered charity supporting over 1,000 vulnerable people across London, including adults with learning disabilities, older people, people with mental health issues, people on the autism spectrum and young people in crisis. We have been doing what we do for over 40 years.

Story

Activity Breaks are a great holiday option for people with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum who can be most at risk of isolation.

For people who require support to go on holiday, the extra cost for a support worker can mean a holiday is unattainable. Just small amounts of money can go towards this support, pay for someone's travel or even their meals throughout the activity break. Any donations or funds raised will really make a difference and give someone the much needed break they deserve.

Activity Breaks are run by a charity called Outward, which exists to enable people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions to experience new things, make new friends and lead interesting and fulfilling lives. And going on holiday is a big part of this.

The Activity Breaks are 5 days long and consist of getting involved in a range of activities like sports, arts and crafts, music, visiting local attractions, photography, nature trails, baking, pampering, and many other countryside pursuits. As well as time to relax and unwind from the stresses of day to day life.

Outward subsidise some of the holidays already, for people on limited budgets. However, they would love to be able to offer many more subsidised holidays across the year.

Anything you can give will go along way in helping us make this a bigger reality.

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