Enable Ability
Enable Ability is an independent charity specialising in providing high-quality, inclusive support services, social clubs, and befriending schemes for disabled children and adults in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.
Services & Expertise
Specialist Playscheme
A holiday programme designed for children with high needs requiring constant supervision.
Saturday Club
A weekend group providing fun activities for disabled children whilst offering essential respite for their families.
Inclusive Playscheme
A holiday scheme designed to support children with mild to moderate disabilities in an inclusive environment.
Child Befriending
A service pairing disabled children with trained support workers to access community activities and build independence.
Portsmouth Teenage Project
A social and recreational project for teenagers with mild to moderate learning difficulties in Portsmouth.
Hampshire Junior Club
A supportive club offering recreational activities for junior-aged children with disabilities in Hampshire.
Adult Befriending
A service that matches disabled adults with befrienders to help them socialise and access the local community.
Enable Ability Youth Project
A project focused on providing social opportunities and life skills development for young disabled people.
About Us
At Enable Ability, we work in close partnership with disabled children, adults, and their families across Portsmouth and South East Hampshire to deliver highly supportive, inclusive services. Providing essential respite for carers alongside stimulating activities for participants, our dedicated team ensures every individual receives the specialised care they deserve.
Inclusive Care and Support
Families benefit from our diverse range of programmes designed to foster independence, friendship, and personal growth in a safe environment. Tailored to meet mild, moderate, and severe needs, these initiatives run during weekends, school holidays, and evenings to fit around your family life.
- Specialist Playscheme: A high-needs holiday programme offering constant supervision and engaging activities for children requiring intensive support.
- Saturday Club: A weekend recreational group providing fun-filled social opportunities for disabled children whilst giving families vital respite.
- Inclusive Playscheme: A supportive holiday scheme designed specifically for children with mild to moderate disabilities to thrive in an inclusive setting.
- Child Befriending: A personalised service pairing disabled children with trained support workers to access community activities and build self-confidence.
Empowering Lives with Enable Ability
Nurturing social connections remains at the heart of our mission, helping young people and adults transition confidently into the wider community. Through structured peer groups and one-to-one matches, participants develop crucial life skills in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
1. Portsmouth Teenage Project: A vibrant social and recreational project helping teenagers with mild to moderate learning difficulties build lasting friendships.
2. Hampshire Junior Club: A supportive weekend club offering fun, recreational activities for junior-aged disabled children across the county.
3. Adult Befriending: A dedicated matching service pairing disabled adults with trained befrienders to combat isolation and explore local community venues.
4. Enable Ability Youth Project: A specialised programme focusing on life skills development and social opportunities for young disabled people.
Professional Care You Trust
Backed by a highly trained team of paid staff and passionate volunteers, we maintain the highest standards of safety and professional care. Contact us today to discover how our tailored support services can make a positive, lasting difference to your family.