TOPCATS Lowestoft
Opportunities & activities for young people with additional needs
We offer support for young people and adults with additional needs from the age of 0 to 30 years old. We have a multi-purpose and ever-changing environment which is improving and growing every year with our continued fundraising efforts.
Our aims
Fun, friendship and life skills
A welcoming environment
Topcats offers fun, friendship and the chance to build transferable life skills in an engaging and welcoming environment for young people with additional needs.
Independence & life skills
It is our primary aim to help each individual develop their own social independence and life skills in order to reach their potential in a supported environment.
A dedicated support team
Our dedicated support team is led by specialised managers and overseen by a strong Board of Trustees. All staff hold a DBS check and receive regular mandatory and specialised training.
What we do
Something for every age
From parent-led sessions for the littlest members to accredited day services for young adults — no professional referral is required to access TOPCATS.
Ages 0-5
Tiny TOPCATS
A parent-led group held on Wednesday afternoons (term time only) for children with additional needs aged 0–5.
Ages 5-12
Cats
A fun and specialised sensory programme for some of our youngest members, building social skills and friendships.
Ages 16+
Choices
TOPCATS accredited day service provision, supporting young people in higher education, college, or beyond school.
What’s on
Upcoming events
Donate to TOPCATS today
Every pound goes directly into running our groups and supporting young people with additional needs in Lowestoft.
