Become a member
Anyone aged 18 or over, with a learning disability, is eligible to apply for membership of Grapevine Essex. The annual membership fee is £15.00. Download our membership application form below.
“Grapevine gives me the opportunity to go to great shows, visit great places and meet friends.”
Members receive regular news updates throughout the year, along with activity programmes for the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays. Members have the opportunity to participate in over 30 specially organised, fully supported events and activities per year at subsidised prices.
Members can also attend our weekly term time clubs:
Dance Group* is held on Monday evenings at The Boswells School
Club Grapevine* is a social club with organised activities and is held on Tuesday evenings at Columbus College
* Weekly fees apply
Dance Group
Monday evenings at The Boswells School
Club Grapevine
Tuesday evenings at Moulsham School
“Very positive and supportive atmosphere with staff who bend over backwards to provide the best possible provision for their members.”
“Lots of variety and different things to try. Friends to meet up with and enjoy activities with.”
“It’s a brilliant service and thanks to all the helpers, they are a great team.”
Calling all Friends of Grapevine Essex!
We have introduced a new type of membership for anyone who doesn't qualify as a member (i.e. they don't have a learning disability) but want to show their support for our charity. We've also enabled Gift Aid contributions for those that pay Income Tax. No fixed fee - you choose the amount. You can Download the Friends of Grapevine Essex Application Form below.
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Members’ Feedback
In August 2021, members and staff went on the annual mini-break which is held in a different location every year. This video shows some of the activities we took part in and includes interviews with members.