WHISH Is a parent-led small charity which is completely self-funded, we support over 200 children & young people in the Whitby & Esk Valley rural area who have a disability. SEND or Hidden Impairment (HI). Our members currently have over 50 different HIs, some well known , like autism, diabetes and epilepsy, some chromosome disorders are so rare they don’t have a name. Impairments can be physical, sensory, mental, emotional, developmental, or a combination - some are life-limiting. Children & young people with HI are often isolated and marginalised within their communities. Many have communication difficulties and a limited social life. They are more likely to be bullied and often struggle interacting with other children, adults and the wider community. Children with HI often have difficulties accessing "normal" leisure and social situations, and are often unsafe and vulnerable in public situations. We provide a variety of youth group activities as there are very limited out-of-school activities for young people in the Whitby area for children with special or additional needs.