Friday Club
At Leeds Mencap we run a weekly social group for young people aged 18 to 25 with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs.
Friday Club at Leeds Mencap is our social group for 18 – 25 year olds with learning disabilities, autism and other complex needs. With a focus on fun and friendship, Friday Club offers young adults opportunities to meet new people, spend time with friends, enjoy new experiences and develop confidence, skills and a sense of independence.
Sessions run mainly from The Vinery Centre with regular trips to a range of exciting venues such as theatre trips, bowling, trampoline parks, restaurants, cinemas and inclusive club nights where club members can dance the night away!
All our sessions are planned with group members to make sure that the activities we offer reflect their interests. Popular choices are movie nights, talent shows, games nights, karaoke and making the most of the great resources at our Centre, including our sensory room and soft play area.
Friday Club facts!
Friday Club runs at The Vinery Centre, and various local venues, from 6pm to 8pm.
The group runs every Friday during the school term – dates will be provided half-termly in advance, and visual timetables of planned activities will be provided.
If 1:1 support is needed, external PA support would be required. Find out more by emailing activities@leedsmencap.org.uk
Club fees and how to pay
We offer an initial taster session for free!
After this, fees for 2025/26 are £8.00 per session – and these must be paid half-termly in advance.
Payments can be made:
- via BACs or Faster Payments
- via an emailed link
- in person at The Vinery Centre
- or by cheque
Please contact us if you’d like to discuss payment further – including our hardship scheme.
How to join
In the first instance, please complete the expression of interest form below for Friday Club and our Activities Co-ordinator will be in touch!
We operate a waiting list for Friday Club. If there are places available, you will be asked to complete the registration form below.
Additional support
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Leeds Mencap runs a group for 8-16 year olds who have a brother or sister with a learning disability, autism and other complex needs.
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We run holiday playschemes for children and young people up to the age of 18.
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Our Family Services Team are here to help you find the right support for you and your family. Call us on 0113 235 1331.
