Charities

Jack Boulton’s family first became involved with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) following his sudden death in August 2009. He was aged just 17. Jack was a talented sportsman and had a bright academic future ahead of him. He attended the sixth form at Wellsway School and played football for Keynsham and Saltford football clubs, cricket for Keynsham Cricket Club and was junior captain at Saltford Golf Club. 

Jack’s family have received tremendous support from the local community and numerous fundraising efforts and donations have been used to fund 6 heart screening events (screening over 1,100 young people since 2014).

 We remain committed to supporting CRY in raising awareness and prevention of future young deaths. 

We are delighted Santa Dash have chosen CRY as one of their charities. Please help us to continue to fund the screening of young people within the local community. Together we are making a difference in saving young lives.

We are a charity providing social and leisure opportunities to children and adults with Learning Disabilities.

We run weekly social clubs, sports clubs and projects. We organise annual holidays and weekend breaks. We arrange day trips and activities.

At Keynsham and District Mencap Society we believe all children and adults with a Learning Disability should be able to access the same play, social and leisure activities as their peers.

We help people to make the most of their lives – to get a little more independence, to build friendships, take part in exciting activities and new experiences.

We run a Members Committee that meet quarterly. They tell us what they want from their clubs and how we can improve the services we offer.

Keynsham & District Mencap Society services are available to anyone in Keynsham and the surrounding areas with a Learning Disability and to their families.

Keynsham & District Mencap Society works with all who want to improve the quality of life for people with a learning disability. It works in partnership and co-operates with all statutory and voluntary agencies that share its aims.