Welcome To
The Grenfell Club
The Grenfell Club is committed to the provision of a special place for people of varying abilities and age, to develop social and communication skills through leisure activities. We achieve this by having a friendly team of 15 staff and 26 volunteers and we hope to maximise each member's potential.
The Grenfell Club for adults and children with learning and physical disabilities was established in 1972. The Club is supported by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council and The Friends of the Grenfell.
The Senior Section
For adults with physical and learning disabilities over the age of eighteen. The Senior Section is supported by a Leader in Charge, a Project Development Worker and three project workers (all funded by the Youth Service). In addition, there is a team of seven dedicated support workers and several volunteers. The Junior Section
For children with learning and physical disabilities aged five to nineteen. The junior section has a dedicated team of a Leader in Charge, a senior support worker and three other support workers together with several volunteers. This section is open Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Registered Charity no. 523429
President: Mark Turnbull
Friends Of Grenfell
Friends of Grenfell, is a carers group based at the Grenfell Club. The Friends of the Grenfell was formerly known as the Cleveland Society Mencap and was responsible for starting the Club in 1963. Its aim is to support people with a learning disability and their parents and carers. The group meets on the first Saturday in each month in the Grenfell Club, between 10am and 12noon.
From time to time we invite speakers to speak on relevant topics. The group campaigns on issues such as, education, transport and housing. We also have a voice on the Learning Disabilities Partnership Board.
The group enjoy social activities together and support each other in many ways. We welcome new members to our group, just come along to one of our meetings or call Redcar 01642 484376 for more information.
