Find a group near you
The best way to understand WAVE is to experience a group in action. If you’d like to visit one of the following groups or find out more then see the details below or get in touch and we’ll connect you.
WAVE groups around the UK
The below map highlights locations of our groups and hubs. Please zoom in to find one near you, or view the full group descriptions under the map:
Challenge Group Muswell Hill
Type: Parent and Baby Group
Address: Muswell Hill Methodist Church, London N10 1PP
Description: For families with children with additional needs, babies and primary school aged children attend. Siblings welcomed.
Times: Mondays 10:00-12:30
WAVE Church Muswell Hill
Type: Worship meeting led by mixed-ability team
Address: Muswell Hill Methodist Church, Northbank, Pages Lane, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1PP
Description: An inclusive monthly worship gathering where adults with and without learning disabilities enjoy growing in faith and friendship together.
Times: Second Sunday of the month, 16:00-17:30 (except August)
WAVE Hub, Muswell Hill
Type: Café and activities
Address: United Reformed Church, Queens Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 3NU
Contact: leona@wavehub.org
Description: Wave Hub is a vibrant, welcoming and fun place, built around a café, where people with and without learning disabilities can meet, socialise and work together.
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Pop in for lunch or a chat - we would love to welcome you! Together, we're building an inclusive community and creating meaningful employment opportunities. All abilities welcome!
Times:
Join our inclusive community 10:00-17:00 every Wednesday and Thursday.
Visit www.wavehub.org.uk to learn more about our evening activities
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10.00-11.00 Fitness For All
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11.00-11.50 Everybody Movement & Wellbeing class
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12.00 Community Mile walk followed by lunch
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12.30-15.30 Art activities led by experienced art facilitators
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13.00-17.00 Stitchers Club - Knitting and yarn crafts
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16.00-17.00 Inclusive Art Afterschool Club for children aged 5-12 years
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First Thursday monthly 10.30-12.00 Learning Disability advice surgery
Faith and Craft, St Neots
Type: Café and activities
Address: Berkley Street Methodist Church, 10 Berkley Street, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire PE19 2NB
Description: Café and art & craft activities, including a ten-minute faith slot.
Times: Every other month, 14:00-16:00
Type: Worhsip and activities
Times: Last Sunday of the month, 17:00-18:00
Times: First Sunday of the month, 15:00-16:00
(except August)
WAVE Ballyclare
Type: Worship
Address: Ballyclare Presbyterian Church 2 Foundry Lane, Ballyclare BT39 9BQ
Contact: Facebook Group click here
Description: Worship. We welcome all ages along with their carers.
Times: Last Sunday of the month, 15:00-16:00
WAVE Breakfast Church, Papworth
Type: Worship meeting led by mixed-ability team
Address: Papworth Team Ministry Office, Lower Pendrill Court, Ermine Street North, Papworth Everard,
CB23 3UY
Description: Wave Breakfast Church: A new SEND friendly community for people of all ages and abilities.
Times: We are just starting out but we are hoping to gather once a month.
WAVE Little Ilford
Type: Worship meets, community art projects, WAVE connect for ages 16+
Address: Little Ilford Baptist Church, Sheringham Avenue, Manor Park, London, E12 5PA
Contact: hello@hopefulfutures.net
Description: A worship service for people with and without learning disabilities. and ‘Wave Connect’: a place where adults with learning disabilities meet for bible study, prayer and fellowship. Occasional art projects.
Times: WAVE Church Little Ilford Last Sunday of most months 16:00-17:30, aged 16+
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WAVE Connect Thursday evenings during term time 18:00-20:30, aged 16+
WAVE Church Darlington
Type: Worship, followed by coffee and cake
Address: Haughton Methodist Church, Haughton Green, Darlington DL1 2DD
Description: The service is a short, simple one with songs using Makaton as well as the words projected on a screen. There can be drama, art and craft activities taking place. The whole service is simple, interactive and fun! The service is always accompanied by coffee and cake!
Times: Last Sunday of the month, 15:00-16:00
WAVE Great Yarmouth
Type: Worship
Address: Magdalen Way Methodist Church, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7DB
Description: An inclusive, all-age, mixed ability congregation where people can make new friends and learn about God together
Times: Third Sunday of the month, 14:00-15:30
God's House - Leicester
Type: Worship
Address: Holy Trinity Church, 2 Upper King Street, Leicester LE1 6XE
Contact: Helen Feathers and Emma Hayward https://htl.church/contact/
Description: Monthly accessible service
Times: Second Sunday of the month, 15:00-16:00
WAVE Ipswich
Type: Worship and activities
Address: Holy Trinity Church, Back Hamlet,
Ipswich, IP3 8AJ
Contact: Ali Hobson ali.hobson@cofesuffolk.org
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Description: WAVE Church is a monthly church service with worship, activities, and reflection. Tea, coffee and cake on arrival. We welcome all and will do our best to make the environment suitable for your needs, whether that’s a quiet space for reflection during the gathering or a dairy-free cake. Let us know, and we will do our best!
For those with and without learning disabilities to worship together.
WAVE Kids is a monthly church gathering designed for families with children under 16, including those with additional needs, their siblings, parents, and carers. Hands-on activities, singing, a Bible story, and a calming area with floor cushions, blankets and low lighting. Light tea after the service.
Times:
WAVE Church: First Sunday of the month, 16:00-17:30
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WAVE Kids: Third Sunday of the month, 16:00-17:30
Please contact Ali before attending so we can discuss how best to meet the needs of your child/children
St Andrews Church Cippenham
Type: Worship
Address: St Andrews Church, Washington Drive, Cippenham, Slough SL1 5RE
Description: Our Sunday worship is usually just over an hour long, including communion, activities, the sermon, and prayers. A place for those who prefer to explore our Bible readings through craft, Godly play or discussion. Our congregation has included adults with learning disabilities for many years.
Our children's and family activities are small-scale and adapt to whoever comes. Please ask for more details.
Times: Every Sunday, 9:30-10:30
Midweek after school groups
Occasional church festival events. Check website for further details.
Contact us
Get in touch if you would like to learn more about WAVE and the work we're doing.
We would love to hear from you!
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Please email Sophia Jane, our Relationships Manager: