R EP LY S LIP : p lea se re tu rn t o
D i r e ct or o f S PR E D,
Q u e e n M a r g a re t A ca de m y,
D a lm e l li ng to n Rd . A y r KA 7 3 TL
I would like more information about
SPRED 
SPRED
SPRED was introduced to the area in 1998.
The programme originated in Chicago and was
Spiritual & Personal
Development
specifically designed for people with learning
I would like to take part in
difficulties, recognizing that ‘spiritual needs are
a SPRED group 
for people with
real needs’. It is now being used in countries
I would like to make a Donation:- 
worldwide. The Diocese of Galloway currently
has groups based at the SPRED centre in Ayr,
and others in Irvine, Kilmarnock, Stevenston,
£10
£20
£50
Cheque
Please make cheques payable to : SPRED Galloway
Dalry and Girvan. Out reach work is done on
an individual basis where someone can not ac-
CONTACT DETAILS:
Name;
Address;
cess a group, or when advocacy or support is
requested. We hope to establish new groups
through the help of volunteers, so that more
Phone;
SPRED Centre
Queen Margaret Academy
Dalmellington Rd.
Ayr KA7 3TL
people with special needs may benefit from the
support of the SPRED programme.
Tel: 01292 263196
Email:
[email protected]
SPRED : A programme for Spiritual
& Personal Development
SPRED GROUPS:
Children, Teens, Young Adults & Adults.
SPRED OFFERS;
Friendship : a meaningful
valued relationship with a person
willing to share their life experience.
Inclusion: within a small
mixed group of learning disabled
people, ‘Friends’, and volunteers
from the local community.
Belonging: to a local community
where their particular gifts are
recognized and their person
respected.
Each SPRED group is respectful of the persons
actual age.
Each group welcomes 6 ‘Friends’ and 8 volunteers: 2 take on leadership roles and 6 have a
special ‘Friend’ to accompany within the group.
Volunteers must all have disclosure checks and
will be trained in the SPRED method. A regular
commitment to the group is essential. Ongoing
training & supervision is given.
SPRED groups meet on a regular evening :fortnightly for ‘Friends’ & weekly for Volunteers
in school term time.
We are open to all who wish to take part. We
have SPRED celebrations throughout the year to
which family, carers & support workers are invited.
It is possible to come and observe a session if
you are interested to learn more in view of taking part in SPRED.
We receive referrals from individuals,
families, care agencies,
special schools & parishes.
SPRED FRIENDS: