What it takes to run our vital services
2,000
The number of children, adults and families supported to live life to the full.
£25,500
The amount it costs per day to run our charity.
315,485
The hours of support provided for children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.
£650,000
The amount the charity must raise in a year to provide its much needed support services.
£0.86
The amount per £1 donated we spend directly on supporting people with disabilities.
Our services
Adult Services
More than 80 adults are supported each year through our Supported Living Service and The Beehive Centre. Find out more here.
Advice Team
More than 1,000 clients are supported with benefit applications and appeals, lasting power of attorney support and more. Find out more here.
Langside School
Supporting children aged 2 to 19 with profound physical and learning disabilities, as well as providing Caterpillar Club, an early intervention programme for families of newborn children and toddlers with disabilities. Find out more here.
Children’s Team
Over 600 children are supported by Diverse Abilities through Lily’s Place, Lawford Lodge, Shapes, Transitions and our Short Breaks Services. Find out more here.