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  • Tombola Items & Raffle Prizes

    Tombola Items & Raffle Prizes

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    BOSP is always in need of new, good quality tombola and raffle items for its fundraising events. Please hand in your donations to The BOSP O...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 14 Nov 24
  • BOSP at the South Essex Local Offer Roadshow

    BOSP at the South Essex Local Offer Roadshow

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Maria, BOSP's Family Advocate, attended the South Essex Local Offer Roadshow yesterday at Hannakins Farm in Billericay. This event gave ...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 6 Nov 24
  • BOSP Coffee & Conversation

    BOSP Coffee & Conversation

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Coffee & Conversation: A chance for you to meet with other parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in a relaxed and in...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 24 Sep 24
  • Tesco In-Store Vote! From July to September 2024

    Tesco In-Store Vote! From July to September 2024

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    We are delighted to be in the customer vote for Tesco Stronger Starts blue token scheme which gives charities grants of up to £1,500! ...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 27 Jun 24
  • Essex Life Article

    Essex Life Article

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    This month's theme is 'caring' and in this article Essex Life magazine highlights three local charities, including BOSP, support...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 23 Jan 24
  • Transitioning to Adulthood

    Transitioning to Adulthood

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Support for parents and carers of young people with any special need or disability as they transition into adult services.

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 10 Jan 24
  • Tombola Items & Raffle Prizes

    Tombola Items & Raffle Prizes

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Thank you for your care and support, all donations are very gratefully received. Please hand in your donations to The BOSP Office or at BOSP...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 24 Oct 23
  • New Care & Share Support Group - starts 5th October 2023

    New Care & Share Support Group - starts 5th October 2023

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Open to all young adults, from Basildon and the surrounding areas, who identify as being on the Autistic Spectrum, and their family, carers ...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 13 Sep 23
  • New Parents & Carers Peer Support Group

    New Parents & Carers Peer Support Group

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    This new group being run by Holly from SENCAPS Basildon, with support from BOSP and Silver Lining, will commence at the BOSP Skills for Life...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 29 Aug 23
  • The National Lottery Community Fund

    The National Lottery Community Fund

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    We're continuing to make a difference to the lives of over 400 people thanks to the support of National Lottery funding! Thank you to B...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 25 Jul 23
  • The BOSP Summer Charity Ball - Saturday 22nd July 2023

    The BOSP Summer Charity Ball - Saturday 22nd July 2023

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    SOLD OUT! BOSP has a full house for its Summer Charity Ball on Saturday 22nd July 2023 at Warley Park Golf Club. We are looking forward to t...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 18 Jul 23
  • Skills 4 Life Open Day - Friday 14th July 2023

    Skills 4 Life Open Day - Friday 14th July 2023

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Please come and join us at our free Skills 4 Life Open Day. Tea, coffee and cake will be served alongside Name the Fish and Lucky Dip fundra...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 13 Jun 23
  • New Service for Basildon Families!

    New Service for Basildon Families!

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    BOSP are teaming up with SNAP Charity to deliver monthly parent SEND advice and support sessions at Wat Ty

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 8 Mar 23
  • Inclusive Halloween Party

    Inclusive Halloween Party

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    We still have spaces for our Inclusive TOT's Halloween Party for ages 0-5, if you would like to book your slot, please email bookings@bo...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 29 Sep 22
  • ⭐PRESS RELEASE - BOSP receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service⭐

    ⭐PRESS RELEASE - BOSP receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service⭐

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    The BOSP Charity, based in Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitsea, is delighted to have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. ...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 2 Jun 22
  • NEW! Music Therapy

    NEW! Music Therapy

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    EXCITING NEWS! We are starting a Music Therapy club with the fabulous BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  

  • Chill zones to help hundreds of disadvantaged children

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: Colin Felton of Essex Freemasons

    A Basildon based charity, dedicated to creating the best start in life for disadvantaged children and young people, is ready to create its ...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 25 Jan 22
  • BOSP Open Day -16th July 2021

    BOSP Open Day -16th July 2021

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    In our 30th year, we were delighted to hold our Open Day and officially open our fantastic Skills for Life Centre, located in the beautiful ...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 22 Jul 21
  • PRESS RELEASE: 30-year celebration of BOSP supporting children with complex disabilities and life limiting illnesses!

    PRESS RELEASE: 30-year celebration of BOSP supporting children with complex disabilities and life limiting illnesses!

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Local charity BOSP (Brighter Opportunities for Special People) celebrated their ‘Pearl’ Anniversary and the opening of their new...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 22 Jul 21
  • BOSP's Open Day!

    BOSP's Open Day!

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    2021 is BOSP's 30th Year! And we are delighted to be holding an Open Day on Friday 16th July between 10am -2pm at our new premises in Wa...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 17 Jun 21
  • BOSP Tots restarts Tue 11th May!

    BOSP Tots restarts Tue 11th May!

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    We are pleased to announce that our BOSP tots group will be restarting on Tuesday 11th May! This inclusive group is open to parents, carers...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 5 May 21
  • What to Expect when BOSP re-opens

    What to Expect when BOSP re-opens

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    With face-to-face clubs restarting at BOSP, please have a look at BOSP's flyer to help prepare your child or young person.

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 27 Jul 20
  • BOSP Wins Pride of Essex Award!

    BOSP Wins Pride of Essex Award!

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    It was a huge honour for BOSP to win the 'Teams of Pride' category at the Pride of Essex Awards on 19th November. It was a very unex...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 20 Nov 19
  • BOSP BBC Children in Need Video

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Huge thanks to BBC Children in Need and their supporters who's help enable us to deliver our Whizzy Woodland Away Days project.  Ba...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 1 Oct 19
  • New Baby & Toddler group!

    New Baby & Toddler group!

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    We will be starting our new BOSP Tots group on Thursday 6th June. This free group is open to parents, carers and grandparents of babies and ...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 11 Jul 19
  • BOSP Features in Together magazine!

    BOSP Features in Together magazine!

    Pitsea, Basildon, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Thank you to Basildon Council for highlighting BOSP's work in the together magazine.  

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 26 Mar 19
  • Recognition in SEND Magazine article!

    Recognition in SEND Magazine article!

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Lovely mention in Winter edition of national SEND magazine, referencing BOSP as an example of best practise, benefiting the local community,...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 25 Jan 19
  • BOSP Change of Address

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    From 9th January 2019 the BOSP administration office is moving to the following new address: The BOSP Office, Wat Tyler Country Park, Pitse...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 11 Jan 19
  • Christmas & New Year Closure

    Christmas & New Year Closure

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    The BOSP Office is now closed for the Christmas and New Year break and will re-open on Wednesday 2nd January 2019.

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 21 Dec 18
  • Jewel-encrusted Ford Escort model to raise money for BOSP!

    Jewel-encrusted Ford Escort model to raise money for BOSP!

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Billericay and Shenfield Jeweller Russell Lord will be auctioning this miniature version of the 1976 Mk2 Ford Escort, built from silver, gol...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 13 Nov 18
  • St. James's Place have chosen BOSP as their Charity of the Year

    St. James's Place have chosen BOSP as their Charity of the Year

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    St.James's Place invited BOSP to give a presentation, as their chosen Charity of the Year, in St John's College, Cambridge. We are m...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 8 Aug 18
  • Community Cinema & Lions treat BOSP Families

    Community Cinema & Lions treat BOSP Families

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Huge thanks to the Billericay Lions and the Billericay Community Cinema volunteers for their lovely 3rd exclusive event for BOSP families. T...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 5 Mar 18
  • BBC Children in Need

    BBC Children in Need

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Huge thanks to BBC Children in Need, without whom we could not deliver our Whizzy Woodland Away Days. Thank you also for the Radio and TV pu...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 11 Dec 17
  • Phoenix 98 FM Radio Interview with BOSP

    Phoenix 98 FM Radio Interview with BOSP

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Please click on the link below to listen to BOSP's recent interview with Phoenix FM's Bob Simpson. http://www.phoenixfm.com/2017/08...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 31 Aug 17
  • New home for the Colouring Cafe!

    New home for the Colouring Cafe!

    Billericay, Essex
    Article by: BOSP

    Although it has been a lovely venue and we will miss our friends from The Brentwood Theatre, due to it's popularity, from August, the Co...

    BOSP Brighter Opportunities for Special People   |  
    Posted: 3 Aug 17