Become a Member
Dates-n-Mates support love and friendship for adults with learning disabilities in Scotland.
Membership is open to adults over the age of 18 with a learning disability.
Dates-n-Mates Membership
Becoming a member, will provide access to all Dates-n-Mates events, workshops and opportunities.
Membership is linked to one local branch however you will also have the opportunity to connect with other people across Scotland.
You will receive regular invites to social events, workshops and other activities.
You will also have guidance and support with friendships and relationships.
As a member-led project, you can share your ideas and influence the events we offer.
£5 per month / £60 per year
*First month free
You changed my life for the better... more independent... and lots of friends!"
Ready to become a member?
Membership Process and Eligibility
To become a Dates-n-Mates member, you need to be over the
age of 18 with a diagnosed learning disability.
Our local branches are in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire, Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire.
There is a short application form to complete, followed by a
chat with a Dates-n-Mates colleague. Then we collect two short
references. These references are to confirm eligibility (over 18, with a
learning disability) and to ensure safe guarding for all members.
Ready to join us? Click the button below to contact your local Dates-n-Mates team to get started!
Member Stories & News
From the Blog
National Director John Paul chats to the very first member to ever join Dates-n-Mates!
To kick off our 15th year celebrations, National Director John Paul Moffat sat down with Hughie, who was the FIRST EVER member to join Dates-n-Mates when we first launched back […]
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Best Moments of 2022
We have had another fantastic year filled with friendships, social events, relationships, and lots of fun! Throughout December, we have been sharing a daily video with 22 of our best […]
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International Friendship Day 2022
We love to see friendships blossom, so as the 30th of July is international friendship day, we asked a few of our Dates-n-Mates members to share their friendship stories with […]
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