ABOUT PROPS

In the Bristol area there is a lack of meaningful further education and leisure facilities post 19 for young adults with special needs.

PROPS provides opportunities and support for these young people, aged 16-25.

From their new Centre (funded partly through sponsorship raised by the Cycle Challenge) PROPS enable the young adults to gain qualifications and interact with the community through sports, leisure, music and the performing arts. Some of them are able to attend college or do work experience at local businesses.

They also develop partnerships with businesses with benefits on both sides. Employees can get involved with CVQ — a Community Volunteering Qualification with an emphasis on special needs — allowing them to learn new skills, gain confidence and enhance their career, at the same time as offering their expertise to the children running courses and experiences to enrich their lives.

The charity relies on fundraising to enable them to continue their important work.

For more information go to the PROPS website www.propsforward.org