Our Sibling’s Group
Term-time youth group for children and young people aged 8 to 16 who have a brother or sister with a learning disability.
Life as the brother or sister of someone with a learning disability can be difficult. It’s sometimes difficult to get time to yourself and for your friends, to go to clubs and activities or go on outings. The Siblings Club gives children and young people the opportunity to spend time with others who know what it’s like in a welcoming, supportive environment. There’s time to relax, try new things, talk about how you are feeling if you want to but mostly to let off steam and have fun.
The young people decide what they would like to do each week, including choosing venues to attend for trips such as laser tag, bowling and the cinema.
Previous activities have included, baking, Harry Potter theme nights, sports days, slime making, games nights and talent shows.
The Sibling's Group
Our Siblings Group runs at The Vinery Centre from 6pm to 8pm.
The group runs every Wednesday during the school term – dates will be provided half-termly in advance, and visual timetables of planned activities will be provided.
Costs and how to pay
We offer an initial taster session for free! After this, costs for 2024/25 are £6.00 per session – and these must be paid half-termly in advance.
Payments can be made:
- via BACs or Faster Payments,
- by debit/credit card over the phone or 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
Our Youth Groups operate on a waiting list basis – complete our expression of interest form and we will be in touch!
Online forms
Download a booking form
You can download and complete a Word document version of our youth group application form. Please email the completed form to activities@leedsmencap.org.uk
Siblings Holiday sessions are funded by Leeds City Council's Play Enabling Grant.
The Sibling's Group is funded by the Inner East Community Committee.
Additional support
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Leeds Mencap also runs a variety of groups for young people with learning disabilities.
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We run playschemes over the school holidays for young people up to the age of 18.
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Our family services team are here to help, including discussing other services across Leeds. Call us on 0113 235 1331.
