Uniting Friends

UF Radio - December 2019: "Christmas and Elections"

With an election on our doorstep in December, the group searched themselves for what they would really like from a new government and Prime Minister. Hear as they discuss issues from knife crime to climate change. Christmas is also fast approaching, so the group discussed their wishes for a make-believe present to make the world a better place. Read more
Our Mission

Our mission is to enable people with a learning disability to live full and equal lives with independence, freedom and pride. Read more

People with learning disabilities have the same rights as everyone else

(but not the same opportunities)

The opportunities we provide, in numbers:

220

people are members of Uniting Friends (and growing)

daytime activities are offered each week

150

meals are cooked every week in our training cafe

204

evening activities take place each year

Help us to help as many people as possible. However you support us, we are very grateful.

Donate here to allow us to use your gift wherever we think it will be needed most within our organisation.

If you want some inspiration on some of the ways you can fundraise for us, look no further!

Gain Independence

We offer training and support for our members' to become more independent wherever possible. We have a fully furnished training flat to teach cooking, cleaning and laundry, as well as a range of special activities and support groups. Read more
Make friends, have fun, be happy

We have over 220 wonderful members to become friends with! Every week we have many daytime and evening activities and events, so you will make a strong group of friends in no time. Read more
Health and wellbeing

We have many projects and activities to do with improving health and wellbeing. Gym, sports, Slimming World, cooking classes, growing food, yoga...you name it, we've got it! Read more

Charmaine's Story

Charmaine's mother Elaine tells us about how joining Uniting Friends was a positive turning point for them both. Read more
Cynthia's Story

Cynthia has been a member of Uniting Friends for over 15 years! As she is on the Steering committee, she has really helped shape the service. Read what Cynthia and her mother Claudette have to say. Read more
William's Story

William has autism and joined Uniting Friends in 2016. Since then he has worked in the cafe training group, learning new skills and making friends. Read more