Who we are

halow is a vibrant, growing charity based in Guildford that provides opportunities and support for over 170 young people with learning disabilities to access social activities, educational programmes and supported living accommodation in south-west Surrey and beyond.

We support our young people (aged 16+) on their journey into adult life by offering a unique blend of activities and sessions, to give them the chance to enjoy an active social life, make new friends and find further educational and employment.

Our Values

It all began with Harriet, Amber, Laura, Oliver and William. These young people each have a learning disability and together they were the inspiration for our charity, in fact their initials spell the name halow…

We are a values-based organisation and our staff are: 

Person centred

Professional

Respectful

Problem Solving

Empathetic & Understanding

Ambitious

Trustworthy

Encouraging and Positive

halow is committed to equal opportunities, we value diversity in our workplace and have committed to paying the living wage. 

What we do

halow’s purpose is to support young people with a learning disability on their journey into and through adult life. Overall halow aims to ensure that every person with a learning disability has the same life choices and chances as any other person.

halow has four main initiatives which are Building Futures (our educational programme), Social Activities, A Reason To Get Up (our life skills and meaningful occupation programme) and the halow Buddy Service – all of which help our Young People to gain confidence and their independence.  halow Outreach Buddies work 1:1 with our Young People to support them in accessing the other programmes and their communities; halow Supported Living Buddies work with Young People in their homes (the Supported Living houses) and halow Learning Support Buddies support Young People specifically on the Building Futures programme. 

Contact Us

Carroll House
11 Quarry Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3UY