ACE Community Services
ACE Community Services is an Outstanding CQC-rated provider of supported living and community support services across South London and Surrey.
We deliver high-quality, person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and physical disabilities, empowering individuals to live independently, develop life skills, access their communities, and achieve their personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
At the event, you will be able to purchase handmade wooden items made by the people at ACE, including mobile phone holders, wooden plaques and key racks.
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Achieve Together
Achieve Together is a leading UK provider of specialist support for people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), acquired brain injuries, mental health needs, deafness and hearing loss, and a range of additional support needs.
The organisation provides residential and supported living services, outreach support, and community facilities such as The Third Space near Brighton. This includes access to a hydrotherapy pool, available both to the people they support and to the local community for hire.
On the day of the event, Achieve Together will be available to share information about their hydrotherapy pool facilities and how these can be accessed.
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Autism Support Crawley
Autism Support Crawley is a voluntary carer-led charity supporting fellow unpaid carers, caring for someone with an Autistic mind, with or without a diagnosis across all of Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire borders.
They host face to face coffee mornings and evening meetings, along with online evening meetings, for carers seeking peer support. They run training courses to support carers in their caring roles and host family events in the school holidays. They also have a closed Facebook platform just for carers to receive support, information and signposting, as well as mailing lists for both carers and professionals. Make sure to follow their public social media platforms.
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Big Life Adventure
Big Life Adventure is a fun and safe social media space for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. On Big Life Adventure people can chat, make friends, try new things and discover what matters most to them.
At its heart, Big Life Adventure is about connection, confidence and possibility – supporting people to build friendships, explore interests and imagine their future on their own terms. With a protected, supportive platform and a strong belief in a life without limits, it’s much more than an app – it’s a growing community bringing people together.
Proudly organising Crawley’s Disability Pride event, Big Life Adventure is passionate about celebrating inclusion, amplifying voices and creating spaces where everyone feels they belong. Be sure to stop by our stall to find out more and say hello!

The Butterfly Project
The Butterfly Project Support Hub supports adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries to build confidence, develop life skills and take part in their communities. Through a wide range of activities – from creative sessions to outdoor learning and sports – they provide person-centred support that helps people gain independence, make friends and explore new opportunities in a way that works for them.
Their stall will feature a mix of woodwork and craft items created through their sessions. Face painting may also be available – this will be confirmed soon.
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Diagrama Community Services
Diagrama Community Services deliver Day Opportunities in West Sussex at their 100-acre Duckyls Farm, near East Grinstead. This site provides a choice of opportunities and activities to adults with learning and/or physical disabilities, sensory impairment and acquired brain injury, supporting individuals to develop skills that promote independence, healthy living and access to employment
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Dimensions Outreach3Way
Dimensions Outreach 3Way support people with learning disabilities and autism across Sussex.
Creating opportunities to connect, learn new skills, and achieve personal goals.
A proud charity within Dimensions, offering flexible, person-centred support.
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Grace Eyre
Supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to live the lives they want.
Find out about the high-quality support we can provide at home and in the community, our range of housing options, educational activities to promote independence, how we empower and involve people the people we support, our fun and popular events and how you can get involved to make a difference.
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Peak 15
Peak15 is a values-led social care organisation dedicated to helping people with learning disabilities and autism live fulfilling, connected and meaningful lives.
Through personalised support, innovative approaches and a commitment to inclusion, Peak15 Support empowers people to build independence, develop relationships, pursue their ambitions and play an active role in their communities.
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Springboard
Springboard is a caring and committed charity that has been supporting the local community for over 32 years. They work with children, young people and families by offering support, inclusive play and leisure opportunities.
They aim to promote inclusion and diversity, improve physical and emotional wellbeing, increase life skills and independence, reduce isolation by helping to build relationships and friendships and provide accessible recreational and leisure opportunities.
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Strada Care
Strada Care, is a family-owned registered Care Provider delivering Supported Living services since 1983, with a stronger focus on the learning disabilities adults sector, including autism and various mental health conditions – for adults of all ages in Surrey and Sutton. We are now expanding into day activities and respite/short-breaks. We support our clients with tailored care planning to nurture and promote their development and potential as appropriate, responding to personal needs and ability, and respecting choice and control. We are passionate about exploring new concepts that benefit the quality of life of those we support. We actively work with our community including our local colleges, local commerce, neighbours and residents, local authorities, and other care providers across the care pathway.
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Supajam
SupaJam Education is a forward-thinking, supportive Post-16 specialist provider with campuses in Brighton, Canterbury, Earls Court, Swanley and Wandsworth. We create structured, safe and non-judgemental environments where young people can build confidence and reach their full potential.
With the creative music industry at our core, we offer tailored placements for students aged 16–25 with an EHCP. Many have faced challenges in mainstream education, but our small class sizes and supportive staff help them thrive in an inclusive setting. Our mission is to support young people through a music-based curriculum that builds skills, independence and resilience, preparing them for employment, further education or careers in the industry.
What to expect at the SupaJam stall
Come and say hello to SupaJam! Their team will be on hand to chat about their creative education programmes in music and media. You can pick up a prospectus, grab some fun merch, and find out more about how they support young people to build skills and confidence. It’s a great chance to learn more, ask questions, and see if their courses might be right for you or someone you know.
Find out more here
Our Disability Pride event takes place at Memorial Gardens, Crawley (RH10 1EH) from 10am – 3pm. This central green space is easy to reach by public transport and is just a short walk from shops and facilities in Crawley town centre.
Arriving by car
Arriving by car
Located centrally in Crawley town centre (RH10 1EH), Memorial Gardens is accessible via three main junctions on the M23:
- From the North (London / M25): Exit at Junction 10 (Crawley Interchange) and follow the A2011 into the town centre. Alternatively, use Junction 9 (Gatwick Airport) and take the A23 southbound.
- From the South (Brighton / South Coast): Exit at Junction 11 (Pease Pottage) and follow the A23 northbound into the central shopping district.
Parking
- Disabled parking bays are available on Parkway alongside Memorial Gardens, and in the NCP car park directly behind the gardens.
- Council multi-storey car park next to Gala Bingo — pay on arrival.
- No roadside parking unless in a clearly marked bay.
- Drop-off by arrangement only — inside the paved area at the front entrance on Parkside.
- Further paid parking within a two-minute walk: NCP Crawley Parkside Car Park, Kingsgate Multi-Storey, and parking inside County Mall Shopping Centre.
- Blue Badge bays are located directly on Parkside.
Arriving via public transport
Arriving via public transport
By Train
Crawley Rail Station is the nearest mainline station. On Saturdays between 10am and 3pm, frequent direct services operate via Southern Rail and Thameslink from London, Horsham, and surrounding areas.
From the station it is a flat five-minute walk: head north on Friary Way, walk down The Martlets, turn right onto Queensway, and continue to Parkside.
By Bus
Crawley Bus Station is next to County Mall, a short five-minute walk from the park entrance. Frequent Saturday services include:
- Fastway 10 & 20: Regular 24-hour routes to Gatwick Airport, Horley, Bewbush, and Broadfield.
- Fastway 100: Frequent links between Redhill, Horley, and Maidenbower.
- Routes 4 & 5: Connections across Pound Hill, County Oak, and Gatwick.
- Routes 200, 400 & 424: Wider regional routes from Horsham, East Grinstead, and Reigate.
Facilities
Facilities
These include disabled facilities and changing provision.
There are also public toilets behind the Poundland store in the town centre.
Getting Help
Getting Help
Holding the map upside down?
We’ve got you.
Look out for our Big Life Adventure gazebo, right next to the DJ. It’s staffed throughout the day by our team and ambassadors, all wearing pink high-vis vests – you can’t miss them. They’re there to help with anything you need, big or small, so please don’t hesitate to ask.

pink high-vis vest straight away. They will take it seriously and act on it.
On the day
On the day
First Aid and Safety
A First Aid and lost children/adults tent will be on site throughout the event.
In an emergency, call our on-site contact on 07849 475156.
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please note that smoking insidegazebos is not permitted, and we ask that no alcohol is brought onto the event site.
Photography
A photographer will be capturing the day. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please let a member of the team know on arrival and wear the lanyard we provide.
Come Prepared
The event takes place mostly on paths and grass, so comfortable, flat footwear is recommended. July can be warm, so please bring sunscreen and water. The event goes ahead in all weather, so if rain is forecast, a light layer is always a good idea.

Food and Drink
Food and Drink

The Venue
The Venue
A venue map and full layout will be available ahead of the event.
About Memorial Gardens
Memorial Gardens has been at the heart of Crawley since 1921, originally created to honour those who lost their lives in the First World War. Today it’s a much-loved public park, home to a Victorian bandstand, mature trees, and beautiful seasonal planting – including Sweet Gum and Dawn Redwood trees that put on a spectacular show in autumn. There’s also a children’s play area, redesigned in 2020, with 15 new pieces of equipment including a wheelchair swing.
It’s a special place, and we think it’s the perfect setting for a day like this.

Seating
Park benches are available throughout Memorial Gardens for anyone who needs to rest.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome around the stalls.
Share the Day
Share the Day
Enjoying yourself?
Share it.
Use #BigLifeAdventure so we can see your photos and follow the day as it unfolds.
What is Disability Pride?
What is Disability Pride?
It’s a time for disabled people to come together, share experiences, and celebrate the creativity, resilience, and achievements of the disability community. It’s about embracing disability identity positively – and pushing back against the attitudes and barriers that hold people back.
Disability Pride is for everyone. Whether you’re disabled, a family member, a carer, or an ally – this is a month to show up, stand together, and make some noise about the things that matter.







