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📅 Wednesday 14th October 2026
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Littlethorpe Village Hall
We warmly invite our families, volunteers, supporters and members of the local community to join us for Ohana’s Annual General Meeting!
Our AGM is an opportunity to look back at everything we’ve achieved over the past year, celebrate the difference we’ve made to families in our community, and share our plans for the future.
At Ohana, we’re passionate about supporting the whole family and creating safe, welcoming spaces where children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their parents, carers and siblings feel understood, supported and included.
We’d love you to join us as we reflect on our journey, share our progress and look ahead to the exciting opportunities to come.
Whether you’re part of an Ohana family, a volunteer, a supporter or simply interested in what we do, you are very welcome!
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing another year of Ohana with you. 💚
Ohana was established in 2015 as a parent-led group dedicated to offering support, friendship, and a sense of community to families navigating the challenges of raising children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
Shortly after gaining charitable status that same year, we grew into a vibrant network of parents and carers who joined forces to create meaningful change. Together, we organised activities, built support networks, and hosted events to uplift families in and around the Ripon area.
Today, Ohana is entering an exciting new chapter! Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, we’re relaunching and expanding our services to better support our families. Our mission is to empower families to feel stronger, more connected, and optimistic about the future. While life may look different, we believe it can still be deeply rewarding when challenges are shared, and support is available.
Join us as we continue to grow and make a difference in our community!
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Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about supporting families of children with special educational needs and disabilities?
Do you want to create a positive impact in your local community?
Are you working towards a childcare qualification and looking for hands-on experience?
We’re on the lookout for dedicated volunteers to join our mission!
For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]
Together, we can make a meaningful difference. 🌟
Contact Us
Join our ‘Ohana parent support’ Facebook group where parents can ask questions, share worries and support one another in a safe, closed forum.
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Our Play Club is a welcoming and inclusive space for children aged 0-10 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Held every Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Ripon Community House, Play Club offers a safe and supportive environment where children can play, explore, and socialise, and families can connect with one another.
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Teen Club is a welcoming and inclusive space designed for neurodiverse teenagers aged 11–17 (secondary school age). We meet every Saturday morning from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Ripon Workhouse Museum for a fun, relaxed, and social experience.
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After the success of our swimming sessions pre-Covid, we are hoping to provide information about sessions in the near future. Check back for more information or visit our Facebook page for updates.
