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All the members and staff of Uniting Friends posing outside our offices

Empowering Individuals with Learning Disabilities

People with learning disabilities have the same rights as everyone else
(but not the same opportunities)

220

people are members of Uniting Friends (and growing)

56

daytime activities are offered each week

150

meals are cooked every week in our training cafe

204

evening and weekend activities take place each year

The opportunities we provide, in numbers:

Latest News

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DONATE

We are so grateful for anything you can spare. Big, small, one-off or monthly, every donation is used to provide the best service we can for our members.

FUNDRAISE

Everything you need to start fundraising for us! Inspiration, resources or even create your own donations page! 

VOLUNTEER

We love and need volunteers, they make Uniting Friends run! Find out about the why, where, when, what and how

CORPORATE SUPPORT

Read about our current corporate sponsors or find out how your organisation can join in

Members at a microphone during a recording of UF radio

Find your voice, develop your confidence

UF Radio

Find your voice, develop your confidence

We help you to develop your confidence and to speak out and share your opinions!

Groovy Cat Club

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.

Gym

Get fit and healthy

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!

Cafe Work

Find work and succeed

We support you and provide training to learn all the skills you need to find a job and do well in the world of work.

Independent Living

Gain your 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.

Network Groups

Choose what you want to do

As a user-led service, we are always listening to our members feedback and ideas. Have your say in how our services are run, what new activities you would like to do and even plan your own social calendar with friends.

Latest Donations

13th November 2026

£6.25

Anonymous

Love the new site!

29th October 2026

£6.25

Steph Gaynor

You're great!

7th October 2026

£1.25

From all of us at TRL Services.

Keep up the good work!

Sprout There! Shop

Our range of natural cosmetics, preserves, candles and more are handcrafted by people with a learning disability who have learnt to cultivate, grow, process and blend essential oils, aromatic herbs, flowers and fruits for your pleasure.

Best sellers

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