Dream Catcher Travel Foundation is a UK charity working with Croydon Mencap and communities across Bromley and Croydon to expand access to supported, inclusive travel for people with learning disabilities and their families.
Founded by SEND parent and travel professional Maria Hinds-Grant, the charity was shaped by lived experience and the belief that everyone should have the chance to enjoy meaningful breaks and new experiences in ways that are safe, enjoyable, and tailored to individual needs.
We are proud to be working with Croydon Mencap and their Travel Club, a group led with people with learning disabilities, to support accessible, exciting, well-supported holiday opportunities.
The Travel Club brings together adults with learning disabilities who want to explore, socialise, build independence, and enjoy holidays with trusted support workers. It is a space focused on choice, confidence, friendship, and adventure.
Through this partnership, we are developing supported trips that make travel more accessible and sustainable, so people can enjoy the wellbeing benefits of holidays in ways that work for them. This also offers families a break from caring responsibilities, knowing their loved one is having fun with friends.
These shared trips support:
The elimination of financial barriers, accessibility challenges, and the challenge of need for additional support.
Confidence, independence and life skills
Social connection and friendship-building
Access to enjoyable, meaningful holiday experiences
Wellbeing through rest, change of environment, and adventure
Inclusive opportunities designed with and for people with learning disabilities
A break from caring responsibilities
Your donation will help make these opportunities possible by supporting accessible accommodation, safe group travel, activities, and the development of inclusive, person-centred respite experiences.
Every contribution helps create opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to participate in travel experiences that are fun, fulfilling, and designed around their interests and choices.
