About RP Advocates
ABOUT US
In 1997, a group of committed parents from two charities, Kith & Kids and The Ranulf Association, came together to create a pioneering initiative. Their goal was to provide a level of support for their children with disabilities that they felt government services, local authorities, and traditional charities could not sufficiently deliver.​
The result was RP Advocates, launched two years later in 1999.
This collaborative effort not only benefits individuals with additional needs but also serves as a unique learning environment for students and professionals pursuing careers in the field of learning disabilities.
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We firmly believe that our model of self-help and family support can be successfully replicated in any community, anywhere in the world.
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If you have any questions about our organisation or are considering starting a group similar to RP Advocates, please Contact Us.
Our Aims and Purposes
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Friendship and Advocacy
To provide friendship and advocacy services for individuals with additional needs and their families who are part of our programme. -
Support in Times of Need
To act as a support system for the family member with additional needs when parents are unable to fulfil that role due to incapacity or passing. -
Quality of Life
To ensure the best possible quality of life for the member with additional needs by regularly monitoring their lifestyle and advocating for their needs with care organisations or funding authorities whenever required. -
Financial and Legal Advocacy
To secure all financial and legal entitlements for members, including grants, by actively advocating with the relevant authorities. -
Involving Siblings
To involve siblings in the support network, recognising the immense value they bring to the wellbeing of everyone involved.