Leading the way to independence
Every day we hear about another victim caught up in the knife crime epidemic. The UF Radio crew discuss this issue and how this is affecting them and their friends. Should we be afraid when we go out and about? What can we do to protect ourselves? What is being done about it? Listen what the UF Radio crew have to say. Read more
A Gants Hill disability charity has showcased its community support and employment services to a group of eager-to-learn Jordanian government representatives. Read more
Read about his amazing contribution as both a carer for his brother Paul and as a volunteer for our allotment project Sprout There!. Read more
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)
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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
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
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
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
Julian has been a member of Uniting Friends since it began. Hear about his story, as told by him and his mother Gwen. Read more
Alex joined Uniting Friends in 2012 and now volunteers at the Sprout There! allotment. Read about how much Alex's confidence has increased since she joined. Read more