About Us
Centre 404 was founded in 1951 by parents of children with learning difficulties and continues to work towards building a community and a society where people with learning difficulties are valued. Over the years Centre 404 has built vital services, proving how much people with learning difficulties can achieve with the right support - like living independently, having a job and having their talents recognised.
Leisure and Learning services
Children's and young people's clubs - The youth groups give members a unique chance to get out of the house, mix with their peers and have fun while learning new skills.
"The club has transformed my daughter's life"
"I like the disco music, bowling and meeting everyone"
"My daughter lives for the siblings group"
Adult Services - We run social clubs and training for adults with learning difficulties. There is a real mixture of activities for our members. Everyone is encouraged to get involved at all levels of the organisation from deciding on activites to discussing planning.
"Centre 404 have done a lot for me in the years that they have been supporting me... I socialise with people who value me... and I have managed to hold down a job for 9 years" Supported Housing
Our work with adults proves how much people with learning difficulties can achieve with the right support - like living independently, having a job and having their talents recognised.
Family Support
Our Family Support service offers advice and information on schooling, community care, benefits, housing, etc. We facilitate groups so parents can share their knowledge and experiences and break their isolation.
"is our voice, our community and it represents everyone involved"
"to my family, it has always been the guardian angel who looks after each member ... it has been like a lifeline"
Supported Housing
We provide support and housing to 20 adults with a range of learning difficulties living in 3 houses and 3 flats in Islington.
We aim to enable people with learning difficulties, whatever their impairments, to live in thier own homes in the community.
We support tenants to be involved and make decisions about all aspects of their lives. The support we give enables people to live as independently as possible and to have full, enjoyable and satisfying lives.
To find out more about supported housing please access the supported housing pages here or call Claire Curtis the Supported Housing Manager on 020 7700 2807 or email her at Clairec@centre404.org.uk
Supporting local campaigns
From the early days Centre 404 has supported families and members campaigns for improved local services. We also work with national agencies to create a better world for people with learning difficulties and their families.
Fundraising and volunteering
We are dependent on our own fundraising efforts to continue our work.
The human cost of lack of support can be devastating: families become more
and more isolated and at risk of breakdown. Children fail to get the help
they need to fulfill their potential and families live in fear of what will
happen to their sons and daughters. Your contribution makes a positive future
possible.
Centre 404 continues to be a parent and user led organisation. Volunteers
play a crucial part in our organisation both at committees and hands on
work.
If you are interested in volunteering opportunities at Centre 404, access our volunteer pages here.
