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  1. Who we are
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What we do

ELHAP is a magical and unique charity, providing adventure play opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged children, young people and adults. Since 1976, we have supported tens of thousands of disabled children. Each year, ELHAP attracts over 6,000 visits from across North East London and Essex.

How to find us

How to find us

How to find ELHAP by public transport, road or by bike! Read more

Published: 1st February, 2019

Updated: 24th July, 2019

Author: Robert Dighton

Location: ELHAP, 119 Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, ig8 8na

Help us support our families in these difficult times

Help us support our families in these difficult times

Donate now and support all our vulnerable families. Every penny will go directly to supporting our families of disabled children through this incredibly difficult time and keep ELHAP running now and in the future. Read more

Published: 10th September, 2018

Updated: 15th October, 2020

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A brief history

A brief history

Whilst working with local playgroups in the early 1970's, Mrs Diana Casswell first had the idea that certain children she was working with would benefit from adventure play. From this idea Diana Casswell, along with her husband Reverend Peter Casswell, set about starting the first adventure playground for children with disabilities outside of inner London. Read more... Read more

Published: 24th August, 2018

Updated: 12th November, 2018

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Why we exist

Why we exist

ELHAP exists because we believe it is every person’s birth right to live and play adventurously. We exist to provide adventure play to children, young people and adults who are disabled or disadvantaged. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2018

Updated: 3rd December, 2018

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Overview

Overview

ELHAP opened in 1976 and for over forty years has delivered adventure play opportunities to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people from across North East London and Essex. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2018

Updated: 12th November, 2018

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    Small, local charities like ELHAP are a lifeline for families like ours and I know Dad would be very grateful for any donations in his memory to enable ELHAP to continue their invaluable work.

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  • Casual Playworkers Vacancies

    Casual Playworkers Vacancies

    We are on the search for passionate and enthusiastic playworkers to join the wonderful staff team at ELHAP! As a playworker, you can expect to play all day and ensure that our children and young with very diverse care and support needs have the best possible day!

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  • Casual Playworkers Vacancies

    Casual Playworkers Vacancies

    We are on the search for passionate and enthusiastic playworkers to join the wonderful staff team at ELHAP! As a playworker, you can expect to play all day and ensure that our children and young with very diverse care and support needs have the best possible day!

  • Vacancies and roles

    Vacancies and roles

    We have a fantastic and dedicated team of over 100 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.

  • Services overview

    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

  • Roles and opportunities

    Roles and opportunities

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

  • Our families need us now more than ever

    No family should be left behind. Read how ELHAP is supporting families in these difficult times.

  • How to apply

    How to apply

    How to apply to become a volunteer at ELHAP

  • Why work for us

    Why work for us

    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.

  • Support ELHAP

    Support ELHAP

    We need your support now! It is only with the generosity of people like you that we are able to support over 800 children, young people and adults with disabilities and additional needs from across East London and Essex. Even before COVID19, ELHAP was facing an unprecedented challenge due to the closure of other local services. We now have more families than ever before in need of our support.

  • Why volunteer

    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.

  • Application forms

    Application forms

    Apply for all ELHAP jobs here!

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ELHAP (Every Life Has a Purpose) is a registered charity (Registration No 1077508) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (Registration No 3697053). Registered office: 119 Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, Essex, IG8 8NA.