Pod Youth Club Expands!
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The Pod Charity
Supporting Young People and Adults with additional needs, Young Carers and their Families.
The Pod Youth Club was set up in 2013 by parent carers and children with additional needs, prior to the youth club opening there was nowhere for children with additional needs to go to make friends and socialise with others.
Our member led charity is small but growing, reflecting the need for our service and the high esteem in which we are held by our members and partners.
What we do
The Pod Charity organise a wide variety of groups and activities for a variety of age ranges.
Impact
The Pod creates a safe haven for Children, Young People and Adults, opportunities for fun, friendship and community involvement – a sense of belonging.
The charities success is largely due to our talented team of trained and experienced Youth Workers who inspire, guide and support the Children and Young People, encouraging them to try new things and take risks.
Number of people supported through involvement in Pod activities in 2024-2025
% of attendees say they have enjoyed new experiences and learned new things at The Pod.
% of parent carers have reported making friends through Pod
Get Involved
To find out more about any of our activities, to book your place, or help support us, please get in touch.
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Latest News
Pod Pathways Learning Courses
The Pod Charity are super excited to launch our new Pod Pathways Learning Courses. Our courses are for adults in Somerset with additional needs. They are designed in partnership with learners to build confidence and resilience and develop life skills through fun and...
Pod Youth Club Expands!
Our youth club, which supports young people with additional needs, has relaunched and expanded its services after moving into the newly renovated Vallis Youth Centre on Vallis Road. Our youth club is aimed at 8 to 17-year-olds and runs on Tuesday evenings during...
Happy New Year
Sending you all a "Happy New Year". It is going to be another exciting one for the Pod. We have opened Seed Pod, our open access stay and play group for young people with additional needs aged 8+ and siblings. Parents stay on site and can meet up with peers, and...