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Closed 10/11/2016

'Breakaways' - Give the gift of friendship this Christmas

Organised by Sutton Mencap

Maintaining friendships is hard for adults with a learning disability and carers need time out too. Be part of our solution by supporting ‘Breakaways’ – a year long programme of short breaks.

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Closed 10/11/2016

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Our mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with a learning disability and their carers. We do this by providing play, leisure, learning and respite opportunities. "My child was safe, happy and excited about going, she was cared for but not just left to get on with it" (Parent)

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At what age did you stop wanting your parents to go everywhere with you?

For adults with a learning disability meeting up with friends alone isn’t always easy. Concerns about safety and transport can get in the way. Our Breakaways project offers day trips, nights out and weekends away, doing the kind of things we often take for granted. “It is a lifleline for our son. He has no other friends other than those at Breakaways”.

Breakaways also gives parent/carers an opportunity to recharge their batteries. “We both look forward to the breakaways weekend because my son is with his friends and staff that we have got to know and trust over the years so I don’t feel like I’m leaving him somewhere for my benefit. I know he will come home happy and relaxed and that means I enjoy my time to myself. That’s priceless!”.

With your support we can give local families the opportunity to enjoy 50 short breaks and 12 weekends away next year. We need to raise 4k to make it happen. Can you help?

Donation summary

Total
£2,396.00
+ £105.00 Gift Aid
Online
£420.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£150.00
Fundraisers
£2,246.00

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