Local Aid is a Swansea based, registered charity whose aim is to support children and young people with additional learning needs and their families.

The programme has four elements (Diversity is a drop-in session, no referral needed). All other sessions need to be referred - parents can self-refer, see contacts below.
 
Buddies’ Saturdays - a provision for young people aged 12 to 19 with complex needs and behaviours that challenge. Every other Saturday, 1000 to 1500 Based at Friends of Young Disabled (FOYD) 300 Carmarthen Rd, Swansea. £5 per session. Buddies Saturdays’ Abigail@localaid.co.uk  07596982837  

Palms Up - a provision for young people aged 12 to 19 with a range of complex health needs, including peg feeding, epilepsy and mobility support needs. 2.5 hour session run weekly either on Saturday AM or one evening depending on demand, £6 per session. Based at FOYD, 300 Carmarthen Rd, Swansea & Palm Tree House Blaenymaes. Palms up Cerys@localaid.co.uk  07596982839

Buddies’ Community Access - a provision for young people aged 12 to 19 with additional learning needs and who need support to access and participate in mainstream activities available in the community. 3 hour weekly sessions. City centre drop off and collection. Some activities based at FOYD, 300 Carmarthen Rd Swansea. £6 per session. Community Access Donna@localaid.co.uk  07596982838

Diversity This is an open access, family session supporting young people who are on the autistic spectrum or awaiting diagnosis. 2 hour sessions,parents must stay, siblings welcome. Monday 5 to 7pm. Based at FOYD, 300 Carmarthen Rd, Swansea. £2 per session per child. All ages welcome. Diversity Katie@localaid.co.uk
 
They also have four charity shops: Morriston, Uplands, Gorseinon, and Ravenhill. They are all always looking for volunteers. They provide lots of support from their charity shop, including to families in need, homeless charities, and warm winter clothing. They are very passionate about being able to provide low-cost, affordable items, sustainability, and the reduction of waste going to landfills.