About this Support Category
Community organisations can help families and individuals access support close to where they live. These services may be useful for people navigating SEND, autism, ADHD, disability, mental health needs, family stress, social isolation or local service systems.
Community support may be delivered by local projects, voluntary groups, social enterprises, charities, community interest companies or neighbourhood organisations.
Services may include:
- Local community support and practical help
- Inclusive activities, groups or workshops
- Signposting to local services or specialist support
- Family, parent, carer or young person support
- Wellbeing, confidence or social connection projects
- Support for people with SEND, autism, ADHD, disability or related needs
If you are looking specifically for peer-led groups, visit Support Groups. If you need rights-based support or help being heard in decisions, visit Advocacy Services.
When choosing a community organisation, check who the service supports, where it operates, whether there are fees or eligibility criteria, and whether the information is current.
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Finding the Right Community Organisation
The right community organisation will depend on location, support needs, age, family situation and whether you are looking for practical help, local connection, activities, signposting or wider community support.
Some community organisations focus on SEND, autism, ADHD, disability, mental health, families, young people, carers or local wellbeing. Others may provide events, workshops, local projects, social groups or information about nearby services.
This section is most relevant where families or individuals are looking for community-based support, local projects or practical guidance, rather than private assessment, clinical therapy, formal tutoring or legal advice.
Before contacting a provider, consider whether you need:
- A local community organisation or support project
- Help linked to SEND, autism, ADHD, disability or family support
- Activities, groups, workshops or wellbeing support
- Signposting to local services or specialist organisations
- Parent, carer, adult or young person support
- Information about eligibility, fees, location and access routes
Find Support UK does not provide clinical, legal, financial or emergency advice. Always check provider details directly and consider speaking with a school, GP, local authority service or appropriate adviser if you need urgent or specialist support.