Welcome to Ace Activities

If you are looking for enjoyable leisure activities or training programmes in Epping Forest for over 18’s with learning disabilities and mental health issues, you’ve come to the right place.

Our experienced team provides a range of competitively-priced sessions and courses in a friendly and supportive environment that helps participants discover and fulfil their potential, boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

Our programmes are tailored to your needs

We tailor our activities to individual needs. Our aim is to give everyone who comes to us the opportunity to do something they really enjoy. For some, this means developing life skills and making positive progress towards meaningful goals and, where appropriate, pathways that can lead to volunteering or employment. Others come to explore new pastimes in a supportive and friendly environment.

You’ll find there’s plenty of activities to choose from. We offer courses in gardening, singing, art, cookery and upcycling. We also run sports and social sessions too. You’ll find more information on our Activities and Training page.

Where possible, we offer transport to and from the home, to maximise the respite and peace of mind for carers and guardians.

Find out more about our activities…

A space has become available (with ASDAN training) at Riverside Timber Recycling Project, Stapleford Tawney. Wednesday 10-3pm – contact us if you are interested.

We are an approved provider for Essex County Council

If you are an adult with a learning disability, or a support worker looking for extra curricular activities for your service user, we are here to help

A big thank you to our funders and supporters

Come and see for yourself

You’re welcome to see our activities in action. So if you’re an adult with learning disabilities or a parent or support worker and would like to visit us to find out more, please contact us.

“I am very grateful to ACE Activities for all the fabulous work that they do. They are always kind, caring, patient and encouraging and they always treat their members with the upmost respect, and in return the members flourish in all that they do.”

A grateful parent

Support the ACE Upcycling Shop

Pop along to our outlet shop at Abridge Garden Centre and see our fabulous range of handcrafted products all made from recycled timber. There’s bug hotels, bird boxes, bird tables, planters and more. All proceeds go to support ACE Activities.

Upcoming events

Dec 06
6 December – 9 December
Dec 08
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dec 20
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

For more details, see the Events calendar

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