Services for adults

We offer a range of service to adults with disabilities including:

Transition Project

The ELHAP Transition Project is for disabled young people, who are moving on from children’s services. The ELHAP Transition Project is a springboard, giving young people the opportunities and experiences to decide what they want to do with their lives. At the end of the Project, young people will be able to make informed decisions about their future including jobs, study, interests, hobbies and friendships.

This project is most suitable for those who need support with their transition from childhood to adulthood. Currently, the focus is on young people who do not receive other funding and who would most benefit from exploring work and college opportunities.

Orchard Project

The ELHAP Orchard Project is a completely unique and new project for young people and adults with learning disabilities. The Orchard Project has transformed from the ELHAP Day Service that ran for over 20 years. Rather than being based on leisure and recreation, the new Orchard Project focuses on nature, horticulture, arts, skills development and adventure.

Based in our ancient Orchard nature reserve, service users access one of three groups:

Young People who are transitioning into adulthood and who may not 'fit' into the more common day services or colleges. Young people can access the service one or two days a week whilst in their final years of school to help the transition process.
Adults who need or want to develop their work based skills, including supported volunteering with children, carpentry and horticulture./gardening.
Adults with specialist needs who need day opportunities that focus on nature, arts and wildlife.

Further Information

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ELHAP is a unique support service in Woodford Bridge for disabled children, young people and adults from across East London.

Based in over 5 acres of woodland, with a vast adventure playground and nature reserve, ELHAP gives disabled children the chance to "just be kids." They can fly through the air on the zip wire, get muddy, cook over an open fire, build dens and go on bug hunts, as well as take part in art, yoga, dance, drama and horticulture workshops. ELHAP also works with adults,
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ELHAP are a fantastic charity who provide a great environment for play opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged children, young people and adults across North East London and Essex.
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Services overview

We don't believe that "one size fits all" - people and families have diverse and changing needs. This is why we offer a wide array of unique projects. We believe that it is every person’s birthright to live and play adventurously and each our projects are based on this founding principle. We offer a range for project for different ages groups and needs
Why volunteer

Volunteer at ELHAP and make a real difference. There are so many reasons to volunteer at ELHAP, including to gain valuable work experience, develop your confidence and self-esteem, improve your CV and your employability as well as to enhance your UCAS application.
Support ELHAP

We need your support now! ELHAP is facing an unprecedented challenge - due to the closure of other local services, we now have more children, adults and families than ever before in need of our support. However, we urgently need to raise more funds to be able to meet this increase in demand.
Roding Valley Half Marathon

Roding Valley Half Marathon is supporting ELHAP this year, as part of the Mayor of Redbridge's Charity Appeal. Why not join ELHAP's team of runners to help us raise vital funds to support our work. It's also a great way to get fit and see the local sights!
The difference we make

ELHAP's services enable children and young people to experience the magic, freedom, creativity, fun and challenges of inclusive adventure play. These experiences impact on our service users in so many positive ways.
Roles and opportunities

We have lots of volunteer opportunities at ELHAP...There is a role for everyone so please apply to volunteer at ELHAP!
How to apply

How to apply to become a volunteer at ELHAP
Vacancies and roles

We have a fantastic and dedicated team of over 90 people employed in different jobs. ELHAP is a professional organisation that attracts people from different backgrounds but with a common passion and determination to help improve the quality of life for each and every person using ELHAP services.
Testimonials

‘On the days Danny goes to ELHAP, he's often up from 4’oclock telling us to get up ready to go - that’s how exciting he finds it!’ Danny's mum
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