Worthing Mencap & Buddys

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Worthing Mencap & Buddys Information Centre Buddys is open to the general public and is a friendly, welcoming space to meet family and friends and/or make new friends.

Worthing Mencap - Worthing Community Awards CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2025

Buddys is a community cafe and drop-in information hub in the Broadwater area of Worthing, opening it's doors in 2007. There is information available on activities, events and services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, their families and carers. The cafe staff are supported by volunteer mentors and training students who have a learning disability and/or autism. The students spend 6 months with us in Buddys on the Buddys Training Programme, with the aim to build their skills and confidence. We also have charity shops situated in the same parade, with a wide selection of high quality clothes, homeware goods and general items. The Charity Shop Supervisors are supported to run the shops by a pool of hardworking volunteers. In addition, we run a varied weekly and monthly programme of activities for people with a learning disability and/or autism, both in Buddys and out in the local community. Buddys is available to hire. Prices on application. If you have time to spare and would like to help by volunteering or fundraising please contact us.

Thank you 💖 We have received some wonderful cards from people in our community recently. Thank you for taking the time t...
20/10/2026

Thank you 💖

We have received some wonderful cards from people in our community recently. Thank you for taking the time to write to us, for sharing your feedback, and for being part of Worthing Mencap ✨️

1 week to go! Our Blue Starfish Club night returns to Factory Live on 21st October, just in time for Halloween 👻Come al...
14/10/2026

1 week to go!

Our Blue Starfish Club night returns to Factory Live on 21st October, just in time for Halloween 👻

Come along and enjoy DJ performances, have a dance, and get together with friends. 🕸️

Halloween costumes are encouraged, but not essential 🎃

Tickets can be bought at the door, or in advance from Buddys, 121 South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AX. Entry is £7 per person.

See you there! 🦇

Date: Wednesday 21st October
Time: 7pm
Venue: The Factory Live, Ivy Arch Road, Worthing, BN14 8BX

Rustington Golf Club Ladies section raised an incredible £3,100 for Worthing Mencap this year and celebrated the donatio...
13/10/2026

Rustington Golf Club Ladies section raised an incredible £3,100 for Worthing Mencap this year and celebrated the donation with tea and cake at Buddys.

The ladies section has been raising money all year through competitions, events, and raffles. A huge thank you for raising such an incredible amount!

More details here: https://worthingmencap.org/rustington-golf-ladies-raise-3100-for-worthing-mencap/

❄️ Get Ready for Winter Week: Day 5 ❄️Extra help is available to households if their gas, electricity or water supply is...
09/10/2026

❄️ Get Ready for Winter Week: Day 5 ❄️

Extra help is available to households if their gas, electricity or water supply is cut due to planned works or in emergency situations.

We strongly encourage people with a learning disability to sign up to the Priority Services Register.

https://www.thepsr.co.uk/

If you would like support to get on the the Priority Services Register in West Sussex, speak with our team for advice by emailing [email protected] or calling 01903 202030

Get Ready for Winter Week is being delivered by Worthing Mencap & Buddys as part of our two-year partnership project with Croydon Mencap East Kent Mencap and Reading Mencap, with SGN, to support people with a learning disability or autism to stay safe, warm, and financially resilient at home.

❄️ Get Ready for Winter Week: Day 4 ❄️There are many grants and benefits available to help pay your bills, which you cou...
08/10/2026

❄️ Get Ready for Winter Week: Day 4 ❄️

There are many grants and benefits available to help pay your bills, which you could be eligible for if you receive Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, other benefits, or if you have a low income.

We can help you look in to these grants if you would find it hard to do so yourself.

Contact us for free support in West Sussex, by emailing [email protected] or calling 01903 202030

Get Ready for Winter Week is being delivered by Worthing Mencap & Buddys as part of our two-year partnership project with Croydon Mencap East Kent Mencap and Reading Mencap, with SGN, to support people with a learning disability or autism to stay safe, warm, and financially resilient at home.

The fun packed Race Night in aid of is this Saturday!Book a table with friends and enjoy a laugh-a-minute race night. P...
08/10/2026

The fun packed Race Night in aid of is this Saturday!

Book a table with friends and enjoy a laugh-a-minute race night. Place cash bets on the night, own and name a horse for £2.50, and cheer your horse to victory!

BYO snacks and drinks (no nuts please), place your bets, and help raise vital funds to support services for people with learning disabilities and/or autism in our local community.

Date: Saturday 10th October
Time: 6:45pm - first race at 7:30pm
Venue: Queen Street Church Hall, Worthing, BN 14 7BJ
Tickets: £5 a head

Booking is essential for this event. To book your table, please call 07736 045528

❄️ Get Ready for Winter Week: Day 3 ❄️Today we are focusing on carbon monoxide and gas safety. Swipe through to find out...
07/10/2026

❄️ Get Ready for Winter Week: Day 3 ❄️

Today we are focusing on carbon monoxide and gas safety. Swipe through to find out more.

Contact us for free energy advice in West Sussex, by emailing [email protected] or calling 01903 202030

Get Ready for Winter Week is being delivered by Worthing Mencap & Buddys as part of our two-year partnership project with Croydon Mencap, East Kent Mencap and Reading Mencap, with SGN, to support people with a learning disability or autism to stay safe, warm, and financially resilient at home.

❄️ Getting Ready for Winter Week ❄️ continues with information and advice on how to Keep Warm for Less.Swipe through for...
06/10/2026

❄️ Getting Ready for Winter Week ❄️ continues with information and advice on how to Keep Warm for Less.

Swipe through for some top tips, or click on the link to download the advice booklet in full.

https://worthingmencap.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Worthing-Mencap-Energy-Advice-booklet-2.pdf

Get Ready for Winter Week is being delivered by Worthing Mencap & Buddys as part of our two-year partnership project with Croydon Mencap East Kent Mencap and Reading Mencap, with SGN, to support people with a learning disability or autism to stay safe, warm, and financially resilient at home.

❄️ Introducing Get Ready for Winter Week! ❄️As we move into the colder months it is important to start getting prepared ...
05/10/2026

❄️ Introducing Get Ready for Winter Week! ❄️

As we move into the colder months it is important to start getting prepared for keeping warm at home. We have lots of advice and tips to help people with a learning disability or autism to stay warm at home without racking up very high energy bills.

We will be sharing advice and tips this week as well as hosting workshops and information stalls.

Get Ready for Winter Week is being delivered by Worthing Mencap & Buddys as part of our two-year partnership project with Croydon Mencap, East Kent Mencap and Reading Mencap, with SGN, to support people with a learning disability or autism to stay safe, warm, and financially resilient at home.

Spooky season is approaching and our shops have some scarily good things in stock 🦇From creepy costumes to horrifying ho...
01/10/2026

Spooky season is approaching and our shops have some scarily good things in stock 🦇

From creepy costumes to horrifying homeware, our shops are full of spooky and scary Halloween items ready to be reloved.

Pop in to our shops on South Farm Road and let us know what you find!

🎃👻🍬🦇🧡

Address

121 South Farm Road
Worthing
BN147AX

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+441903202030

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