About

A group of parents in Hackney, North London, see that there is a lack of services available to develop the skills of their learning disabled children. They want their children to have a better quality of life and despite the stigma associated with it, they set up a Parent group to develop services.

 Founders undertook Open University courses to  familiarise themselves with  learning disability, management of Charities etc.

​A weekend club opens and later expands to a full evening and weekend programme.

First residential home for learning disabled women opens, to the excitement of parents and clients.

Helping Hand receives Investor in People award, the first local organisation of its kind to receive such an award attesting to the high calibre of the organisation. As the organisation's activities expand; the need for a purpose built centre becomes imperative. After much research, and to clients’ and our great excitement, a suitable site for day centre purchased.

After much delay, building work at day centre finally started.

At last! Helping Hand moves into its purpose built day centre situated at 9 Amhurst Park, London N16 5DH. Clients now benefit of a Snoezelen sensory room, garden, as well as many other new activities and opportunities.

Major developments in opportunities available in Day Program