YDP HF Mencap

HF Mencap is dedicated to empowering children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring their voices are heard, and helping them reach their full potential while being included in their local community. Our organization seeks to promote the wellbeing and development of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, as well as support their families and carers. We provide a range of services, including parent/carer advocacy, youth development projects, day opportunities, short breaks, and various projects and campaigns. Through our efforts, we aim to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism in living as independently as possible, advocating for their rights, and providing opportunities for continued learning and development.

At HF Mencap, we are committed to providing support that ensures children and adults with learning disabilities and autism are accepted and included in the community, have their voices and needs heard by decision makers, and are supported to live as independently as possible. Our organization also focuses on empowering individuals to campaign for their rights, pursue their dreams, and live fulfilling lives. Through our various programs and initiatives, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support, enabling them to make friends, form relationships, pursue employment, and live in their own homes. We are grateful for the support of our funders, as their contributions make our work possible and enable us to continue making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

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Art Club &amp; Life SkillsWednesdays | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Term Time Only)Our Art Club &amp; Life Skills sessions offer a fun, inclusive space for young people aged 14–25 with learning disabilities and/or autism who live in or attend school or college in the London Borough of Hammersmith &amp; Fulham.Each week features a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, cooking, yoga, games, life skills, and free-choice sessions based on young people’s interests. It’s a great opportunity to make friends, build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy creative experiences in a supportive environment. Dance ClubWednesdays | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Term Time Only)Our Dance Club is a fun and inclusive session where young people can enjoy music, movement, and creativity. Participants help shape each session by choosing music and creating routines together, making every week unique.Whether you’re an experienced dancer or trying it for the first time, you’ll have the chance to stay active, build confidence, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun in a welcoming and supportive environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Welcome to MENCAP Youth Drama Club. We are a fully inclusive drama club for people between 13 – 25 years old.We meet weekly during the school term on Thursday’s between 4.45pm and 6.45 pm. A typical session involves a physical warm up, a dance, games, some movement-based work, improvisation and story creating. All activities are adapted to fit the members of the group.We work towards putting on a show for an invited audience of family, friends and carers.We are currently working on an inclusive adaptation of the Blackfoot Native American Indian legend, “The Orphan Boy and The Elk Dog”, a fantastic story of an outcast boy’s journey to greatness as he seeks to find the mysterious spirit animal they call The Elk Dog.We look forward to welcoming you to the group.For further information contact:&nbsp;Jolita.Anupreviciute@hfmencap.org

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Art with LoreArt with Lore is a creative and supportive art class for young people aged 13–25 with a learning disability or autism, based in the Hammersmith and Fulham area. Participants are encouraged to explore their creativity while developing new skills and building confidence in a fun, inclusive environment. Led by Lore, the sessions offer the opportunity to design and create a range of artwork such as cards, flyers, and personalised pieces based on individual interests. All creations can be shared with the local community, as well as with family, friends, and carers, helping to celebrate each participant’s creativity and achievements.&nbsp;

Thank you for registering your interest in our Youth Development Project Christmas Programme!We have received your expression of interest. Please note that completing this form does not guarantee a place. Our team will be in touch to confirm availability and provide further information about the activities, dates and arrangements.We look forward to welcoming you to our exciting Christmas programme!&nbsp;

Youth Development Project – Christmas ProgrammeOur Youth Development Project offers a fun, engaging and inclusive Christmas programme for young people aged 13–25 with learning disabilities and/or autism who live or study in Hammersmith &amp; Fulham.The programme offers a variety of exciting activities, including festive arts and crafts to encourage creativity and self-expression, fun fitness sessions with BrandInc Fitness to promote physical wellbeing, and interactive drumming sessions with Druminity to develop rhythm, confidence and teamwork. Young people will also enjoy Christmas trips around London, museum visits to explore new places and experiences, bowling to encourage social interaction, and practical cooking and nutrition workshops to develop healthy eating habits and everyday life skills. The programme will finish with a festive celebration featuring food, music, games and fun activities.Throughout the programme, young people will have opportunities to build confidence, develop independence, learn new skills, make friendships and create lasting memories in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

YDP HF Mencap

HF Mencap Youth Art and Dance Club

HF Mencap Youth Drama Club

HF Mencap Youth Art session

Christmas Holiday Programme