Liberty Jamboree
Charity 1185819
www.libertystaffordshire.co.uk
Overview
Summary
Liberty Jamboree appears to occupy a community-inclusion role for young people and young adults with special educational needs, disabilities and mental ill health in Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Its approach seems to combine positive activities with social and educational opportunities, using participation in community life as a route to emotional and social development. The organisation’s stated purpose also extends beyond individual support to reducing exclusion affecting families, suggesting it may operate at the intersection of disability support, wellbeing and equality.
Operational geography
Coverage: Regional
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission records Birmingham City among Liberty Jamboree's operating areas, but neither that record nor the organisation's current public service information identifies a Birmingham venue, ward or neighbourhood. ([register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5132240/what-who-how-where))
- Current public-facing programme material is principally anchored in Lichfield: the organisation's 2026 news describes its new centre and planned work across Lichfield district and beyond. This does not establish that Birmingham delivery is active at a particular scale or location. ([libertyjamboree.co.uk](https://libertyjamboree.co.uk/news/))
- The evidence supports a regional footprint at local-authority scale, rather than a Birmingham neighbourhood, district or citywide operational identity; however, the frequency, form and recency of Birmingham activity cannot be determined from the available sources. ([register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5132240/what-who-how-where))
Additional evidence needed
- A current Liberty Jamboree timetable, booking listing or service directory that names Birmingham delivery venues.
- The latest trustees' annual report or impact report identifying the locations, volume and type of Birmingham-based activity.
- Confirmation from Liberty Jamboree of whether Birmingham is served through direct delivery, outreach, transport, referral partnerships or occasional trips/events.
Areas of work
- Disability
- Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who they help
- People With Disabilities
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
Community participation appears to be the core mechanism
The available evidence suggests Liberty Jamboree uses engagement in positive, fulfilling community experiences as its main route to social inclusion, rather than treating support solely as advice or casework.
Why it matters
This distinguishes the organisation from services focused only on information or crisis response. Its value may lie in creating practical opportunities for belonging, confidence and participation.
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“Liberty Jamboree support young people and young adults with special educational needs to engage in positive activities and fulfilling experience within their community.”
Source:Organisation“The promotion of social inclusion among young people/adults in Staffordshire and the West Midlands with special educational needs, disabilities and mental ill health.”
Source:Charity Commission
The organisation links inclusion with developmental support
Liberty Jamboree appears to view social inclusion not simply as access to activities, but as a condition that can support emotional and social development.
Why it matters
This may position its work as preventative: strengthening relationships, confidence and participation before exclusion becomes more entrenched.
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“Liberty Jamboree offer social and educational opportunities which supports the emotional and social development of the people involved.”
Source:Organisation“Relieving the needs of these people and families by assisting them to be integrated into society.”
Source:Charity Commission
Its remit may bridge disability, mental health and family inclusion
The charity objects suggest a broader inclusion remit than the activity description alone: support may be relevant to people with SEND, disabilities or mental ill health, while recognising effects on families.
Why it matters
This could make Liberty Jamboree a potential connector between disability-focused provision, mental-health support and family networks. It is worth clarifying whether these groups are served together or through distinct offers.
Show evidence
“With special educational needs, disabilities (SEND) and mental ill health from becoming socially excluded.”
Source:Charity Commission“Relieving the needs of these people and families.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Which ages, localities and communities within Staffordshire and the West Midlands are actively reached.
- Whether advocacy and information are core services or supplementary to activities.
- What partnerships, referral routes and evidence of participant outcomes exist.
Remaining uncertainties
- A current programme description showing activities, frequency, locations and eligibility.
- Evidence of participant outcomes, participant voice and family involvement.
- Information on delivery partners, schools, health services and community venues.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Liberty Jamboree support young people and young adults with special educational needs to engage in positive activities and engage in fulfilling experience within their community. Liberty Jamboree offer social and educational opportunities which supports the emotional and social development of the people involved
Charity objects
THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE/ADULTS IN STAFFORDSHIRE AND THE WEST MIDLANDS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, DISABILITIES (SEND) AND MENTAL ILL HEALTH FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THESE PEOPLE AND FAMILIES BY ASSISTING THEM TO BE INTEGRATED INTO SOCIETY.