Support, friendship and fun for families with additional needs in Ilkley.
LS29 is a parent led charity that has been bringing together families of children and young people with additional needs since 2006. We're a community built on support, inclusion and lived experience, where families can access brilliant activities, make lasting friendships, and know they're not navigating this journey alone.
Community · Inclusion · Friendship
200+ member families across Ilkley & the LS29 area.
Community
Activities adapted for every age, ability and sibling.
Inclusion
Mutual support networks built over coffee, trips and chaos.
Friendship
WHAT WE DO
Activities
From climbing walls to overnight breaks to sensory sessions to theatre trips and carers social sessions - all in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Days Out
Farms, water parks, theme parks and more
Sports
Climbing Wall - building confidence through sport and adventure
Sensory
Sensory Sessions - calm inclusive spaces designed for every need
Cultural
Theatre & Panto - cultural experiences for the whole family
Days Out
Fun with friends who understand
Parties
Christmas Party - festive celebrations LS29 style
IN THEIR WORDS
"Our aim is to develop mutual support networks, friendships and for young people with additional needs to experience activities they wouldn't have had the confidence to do without the group."
"The LS29 Group have been an amazing support to our family over the past 5 years — we have made so many friends and tried new experiences, thank you."
~ Parent of a teenager with additional needs
"Our first trip away, thank you so much to LS29. We wouldn't have had the confidence to do it on our own — seeing so many supportive faces made the world of difference."
~ Family of a young child with autism
"I love the LS29 events as it means I can be involved as well as my sister and I get to meet other young people in a similar situation — and just have fun!"
~ Sibling of a young person with additional needs
