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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• In 2015, a group of parents who wanted to address the lack of activities provided for children who have additional support needs (ASN), setup the charity PALS

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• PALS aims to create a fun and safe learning environment where children be themselves. Families that are part of PALS contain children who have a health condition that mean they need additional support, such as Autism or Down's Syndrome. PALS does its best to provide activities for any child who needs support 

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• PALS has built a community of families within North Lanarkshire, primarily Cumbernauld, who share their experience about raing children with ASN. Sharing thoughts on things like the school system and child well being. PALS also provides support for families and carers through periodic activities focused on adults who need time to have a break and relax 

 

• ​​​PALS is run solely by volunteers, who have children with additional support needs, and financed through fundraising and donations. PALS is non-profit making

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• PALS is a registered charity (SCIO SC045175)