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Ransom Hall, Southwell Rd W, Rainworth, Mansfield NG21 0HJ, UK -- short_breaks_and_respite
Visit websiteSourced from public research on 2026-08-23 -- not independently verified. Autism-friendly sessions and access arrangements change often, so please confirm directly with the club before travelling. Source
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Spectrum WASP (We Are Special People) is a registered charity (no. 1146664) running a monthly programme of activities for children/young people and support for their parents/carers, including creative workshops, sports, music, go karting, quad biking, swimming, gymnastics, green outdoor space activities, friendship groups, family days out, residential short breaks, a talent show, panto trips and a Christmas party. Parents/carers can attend coffee mornings, regular evening meetings (term time only) and workshops/training sessions. Current activities listed include weekly outdoor football sessions on 3G pitches (Tuesdays 6-7pm, June-July 2026) and music sessions at The Old Library, Leeming St, Mansfield (Wednesdays 4-6pm, June-July 2026); siblings, parents/carers and extended family are welcome at most activities.
The charity supports children/young people on the autistic spectrum with disabilities, special and additional needs aged 5 to 18 years. The listed weekly football and music sessions are for children/young people aged 9-18 years.
The page says everyone is treated with respect and as an individual with a tailored plan to meet their personal needs, within a fully inclusive, safe and welcoming space. It states children/young people and their families are fully looked after and supported, and that there aren't any activities or outings they won't do; volunteers are welcomed and named staff/committee members (Sue, Jeni, Jess and a Management Committee) are mentioned, but no details of staff qualifications or ratios are given.
To get involved you can phone 07746 185 394, email via the site's contact form, or come along to one of their meetings; football places are booked by phoning or emailing Spectrum WASP. Fundraising event tickets are booked via [email protected]. Some activities are described as open to registered families.
The site states there is "a small contribution for activities depending on what we are doing", with discretionary contributions considered to support some families; no specific activity prices are given. Fundraising events have set ticket prices (e.g. £4 per child/£6 per adult for the March 2026 fundraiser, £5 for the fashion show, £200 per team of 4 for the golf day).
AI-generated summary of Spectrum WASP's own website -- not independently verified. Please confirm details directly with them.
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