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The Pod Charity
Supporting Young People and Adults with additional needs, Young Carers and their Families.
The Pod Youth Club was set up in 2013 by parent carers and children with additional needs, prior to the youth club opening there was nowhere for children with additional needs to go to make friends and socialise with others.
Our member led charity is small but growing, reflecting the need for our service and the high esteem in which we are held by our members and partners.
What we do
The Pod Charity organise a wide variety of groups and activities for a variety of age ranges.
Impact
The Pod creates a safe haven for Children, Young People and Adults, opportunities for fun, friendship and community involvement – a sense of belonging.
The charities success is largely due to our talented team of trained and experienced Youth Workers who inspire, guide and support the Children and Young People, encouraging them to try new things and take risks.
Number of people supported through involvement in Pod activities in 2023-2024
% of attendees say they have enjoyed new experiences and learned new things at The Pod.
% of parent carers have reported making friends through Pod
Get Involved
To find out more about any of our activities, to book your place, or help support us, please get in touch.
Find out how you can volunteer, donate or support our services in other ways by clicking the button below.
Latest News
Happy New Year
Sending you all a "Happy New Year". It is going to be another exciting one for the Pod. We have opened Seed Pod, our open access stay and play group for young people with additional needs aged 8+ and siblings. Parents stay on site and can meet up with peers, and...
Puzzle Swap News
We are delighted to be increasing our monthly Puzzle Swap project into Coffee#1 in the Westway precinct. Coffee#1 has nominated The Pod as their chosen charity and is opening its doors to our volunteers who will share the Puzzle Swap with the community. The first...
Book Launch Celebrations
On Monday 25 th November, Pod members, families and staff held an official launch party for their book, ‘Hopes and Dreams’. Frome Town Cllr Fiona Barrows attended on behalf of the Mayor. She was moved by the enthusiasm and creativity within the members and...