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Ealing Mencap is excited to announce that we are a proud partner in the Connect Ealing consortium!
Connect Ealing is a group of 7 local charities working together to reduce social isolation and increase connections for people across the Ealing borough. Between us all, we provide opportunities for people of all ages to connect with others.
Who are the other charities?
Look at the links below to learn about the 6 other amazing charities that have come together to build Connect Ealing.
Centre for Armenian Information and Advice
Each charity already supports residents in Ealing by creating activities and opportunities that improve their lives and reduce isolation, however, working together can open these activities to a wider group of people. With reducing isolation in mind, all 7 charities aim to “reach the unreachable” and provide these experiences to people who would not usually have access to them.
Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork.
As the saying goes “teamwork makes the dreamwork”, with more support and more people means that we are able to host larger and more elaborate events that would not usually be possible.
What events have Ealing Connect held?
Ealing Connect has held a range of engaging events! From lively disco and karaoke nights tailored for adults with Learning Disabilities to exclusive film screenings catering to young children with SEN, their siblings, and parents.
We have facilitated activities across three different locations, ensuring that groups of young people and adults can take part in meaningful experiences and connect with others.
Ealing Mencap’s Community Inclusion and Influencing Manager, Annemarie says “We are really excited to be able to reach more families in Ealing, who may not know about what Ealing Mencap does, and continue to reduce isolation.”
If you would like to learn more about Ealing Connect head to the website. https://befriend.london/2748-2/
If you would like to get in touch about supporting the Ealing Connect project by hosting or volunteering at an event, please contact our amazing team working on Ealing Connect: email.
