Our impact in 2025

We are acting together to make the world more accessible for all. Acting for change

Our ethos and aims

Act for Action’s ethos and aims are clear - we want to make the world more accessible and inclusive but the world is big so we want to start with Merseyside (centre of the universe anyway)!

The LCR census 2021 states that Liverpool has the second highest rate of disabled residents in the country and Knowsley and Wirral have the highest share of disabled residents.

‘6% of adults with a learning disability …are in paid employment ( Dept of health and social care 2025) 

This statistic drives us - we want to give disabled people training , qualifications and routes into employment.


How did we do this in 2025?

Dance Syndrome

All of our trainees and staff were trained by the amazing Sophie Tickle and Pete Pamphlett to become qualified dance leaders. We worked really hard to learn how to plan , devise and deliver enjoyable and inclusive dance sessions. We have used this as a vehicle for paid employment paying our trainees to teach dance at our centre and looking in 2026 embarking on a pilot with a local school to teach dance.

The impact this has had on self esteem, confidence and social skills have been immense.



Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image
Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image

Edge Hill University

An exciting co production pilot with Edge Hill University supporting them in the training of learning disability nurses. We provide actors to help nurses in their training by taking part in simulations.

Actionfest

Our festival in 2025 saw all of our trainees taking part and showcasing their talents in performance. This wonderful show saw trainees who had not had the confidence to perform in previous shows singing, dancing and acting. The skills used in this kind of activity are very valuable - teamwork, commitment, resilience are seen in abundance.

Luce

"I wasn’t sure if I would have the confidence to be a dance leader and didn’t know if I could complete the training but I did! I am really proud of myself."

Rosie

"Act for Action has helped me to push myself outside my comfort zone.."

Matt

"Working with Edge Hill has been great. The staff are lovely and help you feel comfortable. Getting paid for acting is great too."

Parent

"My son loves coming to the club he can’t wait to get here and never wants to leave."

Want to support us?

If you would like to support our mission and make a real difference - you can. Contact our team and find out more about the fantastic work we do and how you can help.

Address

115 Rupert Road, 
Roby,
Liverpool,
L36 9TE

Act for Action

Tel: 07834 494189
Tel: 07398 954437