We make a real difference to disabled young people in Cornwall, by helping them access support and have fun in the community.
More support. When you need it.
Fun Holiday Activity Days for disabled children and young people
Action for Children Cornwall SPACE is a Cornwall Council funded service providing holiday activities for disabled children and young people aged between 6 – 18 years. We offer disabled children and young people exciting new activities to try, providing families with an all-important short break.
We also offer three youth groups for young people aged 13 up to their 25th birthday. Groups run during term time in Redruth (Mondays), St Blazey (Tuesdays) and Liskeard (Wednesdays).
Fun and Inclusive
Our short breaks and youth groups offer disabled children and young people the opportunity to have fun and make friends while getting support from trained and professional staff. Our activities offer access to advice and guidance, fun opportunities, supported play and sensory activities and chances to try something new!
Membership Request Form
Our membership request form is simple to fill in and can either be filled in by parents and carers or by a professional working with the family.
Children and young people can use this service if they have the following:
- A learning disability as defined by the Equalities Act 2010
- A child or young person that has a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.
Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the team if you would like further information.
How to submit a membership request form
We have a simple and quick online membership request process that can be made by families, disabled young people or professionals.
Cornwall SPACE Youth Groups
Cornwall SPACE youth groups are exclusively for young people with disabilities aged 13, up to their 25th birthday. They offer a safe SPACE for young people meet, try new things and make friends.
To access a Cornwall SPACE Youth Group Membership children and young people need to meet the following criteria:
- Will be aged between 13 and 25 years (memberships cease after a young person's 25th birthday).
- Will have specific moderate learning disability and/or a physical disability, excluding a singular diagnosis of ADHD.
- Will not be accessing many other provisions or community activities.
Please only complete the form if your child or young person meets ALL of the criteria above.
PLEASE NOTE: membership requests will not be accepted during June, July or August due to the delivery of our short breaks service.
