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Support organisations directory

The SEND support organisations directory has been developed to provide links to organisations who can support those with SEND and their families. 

Gateshead Council are not responsible for quality of the information provided by these organisations nor endorse any of their services.  Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.

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If you would like to see a support organisation adding to this directory please email sendactivities@gateshead.gov.uk

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    • Able Kidz
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33303/Able-Kidz

      Able Kidz is an educational trust that supports disabled children and young people aged 17 or under with their education and learning. They provide specialist e...

    • Anna Freud
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32759/Anna-Freud

      A children's charity dedicated to providing training & support for child mental health services.

    • Barnardos
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32692/Barnardos

      Offer a range of services to support SEND children and their families.

    • Beat Eating Disorder
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33315/Beat-Eating-Disorder

      Beat is the UK's eating disorder charity. They are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders, giving individuals experiencing an eatin...

    • Boparan Trust
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33304/Boparan-Trust

      Boparan Trust funds equipment for children with a disability aged 18 or under. They fund various equipment, including wheelchairs, specialist buggies, walkers,...

    • British Dyslexia Association
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33316/British-Dyslexia-Association

      The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society, that enables dyslexic peo...

    • Carers UK - The Voice of Carers
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33317/Carers-UK-The-Voice-of-Carers

      Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. We'll be here for you when that happens. With your help, we can be there for the 6,000 people who start lo...

    • Cash for Kids
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33305/Cash-for-Kids

      Cash for Kids provides grants for specialist equipment, therapies, and activities for children aged 18 or under who are vulnerable, come from a disadvantaged ba...

    • Caudwell Children
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33306/Caudwell-Children

      Caudwell Children provides family support services, equipment, treatment and therapies for disabled children aged 18 or under. Some of the things they currently...

    • Cerebra
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33318/Cerebra

      Families where a child has a brain condition face challenges every day. Just to learn, play, make friends, enjoy and experience the world can feel difficult, ev...

    • Chapel Mediation and Consultancy Services
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32900/Chapel-Mediation-and-Consultancy-Services

      An Independent mediation and dispute resolution service which specialises in resolving issues in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability.

    • Charlie Waller
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32762/Charlie-Waller

      Provide mental health training and resources with a focus on children and young people.

    • Cheyne Charity
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33307/Cheyne-Charity

      The Cheyne Charity supports children with cerebral palsy and their families. They consider applications for funding for specialist equipment or respite breaks t...

    • Children Today
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33293/Children-Today

      Children Today is currently funding specialist equipment, including electric wheelchairs, walking aids, car seats, lifting aids, sleep equipment, and sensory eq...

    • CHIPS charity
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33294/CHIPS-charity

      The CHIPS charity provides grants for wheelchairs that the NHS will not provide funding for, or that parents cannot afford to buy themselves. If successful, whe...

    • Citizens Advice Gateshead
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32707/Citizens-Advice-Gateshead

      Provide up to date, free and impartial advice, information and guidance.

    • Contact
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32603/Contact

      General help available for families with children who have additional needs.

    • Coram Voice
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32478/Coram-Voice

      If you are in care, leaving care, have a social worker or need one, Coram Voice can offer you support.

    • Council for Disabled Children
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32755/Council-for-Disabled-Children

      The Council for Disabled Children is part of the National Children's Bureau family.

    • CrackerJack
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33310/CrackerJack

      CrackerJacks Children's Trust helps children with disabilities up to and including the age of 16. They provide grants for specialist equipment, sensory toys, an...

    • Daisy Chain
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32037/Daisy-Chain

      Gateshead Autism Hubs offer parents and carers of autistic children and young people (0-25 years) information, advice and support on a range of challenges that...

    • Disability Grants
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33312/Disability-Grants

      Disability Grants is another useful website for finding grants and funding. The website has guidance on how to find the right charity grant for your family and...

    • Disability North
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32760/Disability-North

      A registered charity promoting inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people and their families by providing information, advice and support on any asp...

    • Edberts House
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32700/Edberts-House

      Connecting people to one another, to good support, and to decision makers.

    • Elifar Foundation
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33295/Elifar-Foundation

      The Elifar Foundation offer grants for a wide range of specialised equipment for children and young people up to the age of 28 who have a physical or learning d...

    • Family Fund
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32754/Family-Fund

      The UK's largest charity providing grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.

    • Family Fund
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33308/Family-Fund

      Family Fund help families across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child aged 17 or under. Families can currently apply for grants for equipmen...

    • Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33296/Florence-Nightingale-Aid-in-Sickness-Trust

      The Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust considers requests for funding from people of all ages who are sick, in poor health or disabled, and require medi...

    • Groundwork Route2Work
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32766/Groundwork-Route2Work

      Offer a wide selection of learning and skills programs for young people in South Tyneside

    • Independence at Home
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33297/Independence-at-Home

      Independence at Home is a charity that provides grants to people of all ages who have a physical or learning disability or long-term illness and who are in fina...

    • Kooth mental health support
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33128/Kooth-mental-health-support

      Kooth offers young people the opportunity to have a text-based conversation with a qualified counsellor.

    • Learning Disabilities Matters for Families
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32747/Learning-Disabilities-Matters-for-Families

      The Learning Disabilities Matters for Families website provides practical advice, guidance, tools and resources.

    • Lifeline 4 Kids
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33298/Lifeline-4-Kids

      Lifeline 4 Kids charity supports children up to the age of 18 who have a disability. They only consider funding for equipment such as wheelchairs, communication...

    • Little Treasures Autism Charity North East
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32850/Little-Treasures-Autism-Charity-North-East

      A volunteer run charity who support autistic adults and children across the North East.

    • Locala
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32679/Locala

      Publish a list of charities that provide funding for children and young people and their families.

    • Nasen
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32694/Nasen

      The National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) is a not-for-profit charity providing advice, training, and support to education professionals.

    • National Autistic Society
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32696/National-Autistic-Society

      The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families, providing support, guidance, and campaigning for improved rights and services.

    • Newlife Foundation
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33300/Newlife-Foundation

      Newlife charity provides grants and loans for essential equipment, including beds, buggies, wheelchairs, and seating systems. Applications are open for children...

    • NHS: children's services
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32036/NHS-children-s-services

      Children's Services within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

    • NHS: Community Children and Young People's Service
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32087/NHS-Community-Children-and-Young-People-s-Service

      Welcome guide for NHS Community Children and Young People's Services

    • North East Autism Society
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32697/North-East-Autism-Society

      Empowering and supporting autistic and neurodivergent children, young people, adults, and their families.

    • North East Counselling Services
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32767/North-East-Counselling-Services

      Resources for parents and children when they need help with their mental health.

    • North East Young Dads and Lads Project
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32704/North-East-Young-Dads-and-Lads-Project

      Supporting young fathers and dads to be living in the North East.

    • Nystagmus Network
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32764/Nystagmus-Network

      A charity providing advice, support and information to everyone living with nystagmus and their families,

    • OnePlusOne parent guide
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32901/OnePlusOne-parent-guide

      An organisation which aims to empower parents by giving them the knowledge and skills to form, maintain, and strengthen relationships with the people in their l...

    • React
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/33309/React

      React helps families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. They provide grants in situations where none are available elsewhere. They fund special...

    • Rise Mental Health Support
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32749/Rise-Mental-Health-Support

      Work in schools and colleges across Newcastle and Gateshead to support children and young people (aged 5-18) with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

    • Royal Society for Blind Children
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32769/Royal-Society-for-Blind-Children

      Support for you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0-25.

    • Sandcastle Trust
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32664/Sandcastle-Trust

      A grant charity that helps pay for equipment and leisure activities for low-income families caring for a disabled child.

    • Social media cyber safety
      https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/32851/Social-media-cyber-safety

      A guide which includes tips for people with learning disabilities on how to stay safe in social media and online.