About
Promoting and improving access for play, learning and social interaction for children and young people with additional support needs in North Lanarkshire by providing facilities and activities for recreational, educational and leisure time.
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PALS was set up by a group of parents who wanted to provide activities for their children who have additional support needs. They wanted to create a fun and safe learning environment where the parents could relax and let their children be themselves.
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They also wanted to ensure, siblings and other family members had the opportunity to join in the fun too.
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PALS is a registered charity (SC045175).
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PALS is run solely with funding and donations and is non-profit making.
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PALS Annual Report 2024-2025
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Feedback from members
Our lives are better with PALS. We can access trips, activities and events due to the inclusivity and the care and consideration that has gone into the planning of PALS. As a parent you can relax and feel comfortable knowing that you are surrounded by people who ‘just get it’! No judgement or strange looks just friendly smiles and a helping hand whenever you need it. Pals is the family you found and never knew you needed!
“Thank you for well needed day out. Brilliant place was enjoyed by us all.”
Honestly just thank you. It’s made such a difference to us knowing we can get involved and do something nice for our son as a family. The fact I can bring the other kids along is amazing and I’ve met some amazing people this summer which I’m so grateful for!
Just wanted to say I really enjoyed tonight's presentation and the atmosphere in which it was held. Really felt part of things.
Keep up the good work 😊 you guys are smashing it for our families ❤️
We had activities booked for over the summer that were suitable for our daughter & didn't feel stressed before as I knew it was with the PALS group & everyone was on the same boat.
Thank you so much to everyone at PALS. It was our first event and what a wonderful experience. The boys had great fun! Thanks.
Active kids was something new and the transport provided made it a smooth journey. Pizza making was great fun and gaming van was excellent fun.
Thank you PALS for a lovely day out. Forever grateful to have found this amazing group.
