# SPECIAL FRIENDS CLUB

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1142501
- **Other names:** SPECIAL FRIENDS CLUB ORG
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 21, 2011
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1142501


## Contact

- **Address:** 13 BANNER ROAD, BRISTOL
- **Postcode:** BS6 5NA
- **Phone:** 07854 427394
- **Email:** admin@specialfriendsclub.org.uk
- **Website:** www.specialfriendsclub.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE CHARITY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES ONLY, BRINGING TOGETHER FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND WORKERS FROM VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS AND STATUTORY AGENCIES TO IMPROVE THE CARE, WELFARE, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE TO THOSE FAMILIES, SIBLINGS AND THEIR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PURPOSE OF OUR CHARITY IS TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHICH ARE USUALLY INACCESSIBLE DUE TO THEIR DISABILITY. WE HIRE VENUES FOR SOLE USE WITHOUT THE GENERAL PUBLIC PRESENT THIS IS ESSENTIAL AS MANY OF OUR CHILDREN HAVE SENSORY, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOUR DIFFICULTIES

**Activities:** ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED IN 2001, PREVIOUS CHARITY NUMBER 1090546. THE CHARITY PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SCHOOL HOLIDAY AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE SERVICE PROVIDED REDUCES ISOLATION FOR MANY FAMILIES, ENABLING THEM TO ENJOY SOCIAL EXPERIENCES IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services
- **What:** Education/training, Disability, Amateur Sport, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities



## Geography

- Bristol City
- South Gloucestershire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Elizabeth Frances Stratton** | Chair | Sept. 26, 2019 |
| CHANTAL MARIE-CLAUDE BYRNE |  | June 21, 2011 |
| Dr Jahantab Hashmi |  | Dec. 1, 2024 |
| Leanne Jayne Parkes |  | Sept. 26, 2019 |
| Maya Vaitilingam |  | June 21, 2011 |
| Susan Edgerley |  | Dec. 1, 2024 |




