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The 3H Foundation

Nationwide
The charity offers group holidays for disabled people and respite for their carers

The Edith Borthwick School

Braintree
The Edith Borthwick School is a special school for children with severe learning difficulties, aged 3-19, in Braintree.

The Greenwell Academy

Harlow
The Greenwell Academy will provide a residential special school for children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, aged 7 to 16, in Harlow. The school has opened on a temporary site, with the permanent site due to open in 2025.

The Hawthorns School

Chelmsford
The Hawthorns is a special school for children with autism, aged 7-16, in the centre of Chelmsford.

The Marigold Centre

Southend
A state-of-the-art disability day care centre for young adults and a four room respite care facility

The Pioneer School

Basildon
The Pioneer is a special school for children with severe learning difficulties, aged 3-19, in Basildon.

The Sibling Group

Multiple locations
Run support groups for children aged 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Thera East

Multiple locations
Thera East provides support to people with a learning disability in their own home, in the community and for short breaks (respite).

Thriftwood School & College

Chelmsford
Thriftwood School and College is a special school for children with moderate learning difficulties, aged 7-19, in Chelmsford.

Together for Short Lives

Nationwide
A charity providing information and support for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions and all those who support, love and care for them, including families, professionals and services, and children's hospices