We believe the local church is brilliantly placed to support children and young people with additional needs, and their families.

We want to share the hope that Jesus brings in everybody’s lives. Find out more about how your church can do that, and how Growing Hope can support you.

“St. Luke’s believes everyone in the community should be able to access their church. Working with Growing Hope has allowed us to deepen our understanding of what accessibility means for individuals with additional needs and disabilities.

Growing Hope has worked with us to implement changes in the church to ensure we are accessible and inclusive to all.” (Nick Walsh, vicar of St Luke’s Downham)

Our Accessibility Award takes into account the legal requirements for your physical space as well as other areas of church life. You will receive a personalised report, practical advice and certification as an accessible church after our visit.

Accessibility Award overview 

Our bespoke accessibility training can cover topics such as supporting adults or children with engaging in learning, or practical occupational therapy strategies for everyday activities. Training can be adapted to the needs of your church. To find out more, click the button below.

Contact us about training 

When Dreams Change, is a course we run to help parents adjust to and process having a child with additional needs. To find out more about facilitator training for When Dreams Change click the button below:

Siblings Group enables brothers and sisters of children with additional needs to share and process their emotions and experiences. To find out more about facilitator training for Siblings Group click the button below: 

We believe the local church has resources which can positively impact the lives of families who often do not get the level of support that they need. The model works with each local clinic (which is its own charity) being a partnership between itself, Growing Hope (national charity), and the local church.  Find out more by clicking the button below 

If you would like to find out more about how your church could set up Growing Hope clinic and provide much needed support for children in your community, get in touch by clicking the button below.